Amazing stuff: Weird USB devices

I always liked weird USB flash drives cos they are cute. So, I've made a fun list. :D



























Want this on the most! XD












Click through the photos to see where the heck they came from. :D

house decorations

A lot would definitely be an understatement in describing my summer. It rained a lot. My lola died. I missed the commencement ceremonies. We moved apartments. I failed a job application. And the only fun part is the moving. It was a real sign of a great start.

So, in line with this, I've been obsessing with interior design blogs and posts all over the net. I've already picked a few projects to do, and here are some:

- Yarn art, for wall decors
- DIY basket, for more storage space
- DIY curtains made of ribbons, for the kitchen arc which will also serve as a divider
- DIY photo frames, those made of tissue pulp so they go in circles
- and many others I just can't remember right now

I would've loved to paint the walls, but, I can't since we're just renting it.

Wish I can have these

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Clocks

Crush stalking

I'm so freaking happy about Facebook's inability to let the users know who has viewed their page. I am also happy that, unless you had time to modify your account settings, your contacts have almost complete knowledge of what you are doing or saying to your other pals.

I hearts Facebook!

Why? Because I get to stalk my crush, whom, I think, do not remember me anymore (but I swear we've met once or twice years ago), without his knowledge. I'm super happy (and kinikilig) it's gross.

Oh boy

I found out today my grade in NatSci3 (the one I got an INC and the cause of my not graduating). And it was a shining 1.75. Amazing, right? It made my GPA stay at 1.6 or 1.7, still making me a College Scholar.

College Scholar. On my last semester in college. Wow. And I was overloaded with my 21 units from the regular 18 units per sem rule. Wow. I think I still cannot believe it.

Today

I:
- traveled from the city to my grandma's wake for seven freaking hours. I took a bus, 2 jeepneys, an fx taxi, and a tricycle. It was bloody tiring.
- have awake for almost 24 hours already, since I woke up yesterday at 4:20 am. This, however, includes the sleep I got in the bumpy ride to here.
- am enjoying a free wi-fi connection, thanks to the chapel's online wake promo, they also have free wi-fi.
- kind of got annoyed and kind of pissed at my cousin when she said that Feist isn't good. I tried to understand her. She is emotional, and tired, and sleepless, and pissed at some other relatives.
- am being bitten the hell away by freaking million mosquitoes.
- am overhearing my two aunts discussion about going to the bathroom together - as in together in the cubicle.
- am not that sleepy yet, even after the loooong day yesterday.
- missed tutorial classes. Boy, it is my starting week and shit has been all over it. I am really going to do my best next week.
- am still thinking about my state of broke-ness.
- realized how tech savvy I am, compared to most of my cousins.
- tried my best to be hospitable, accommodating, and friendly. And I hate it.
- cried over my lola's death.

National Language as the Official Medium of Instruction

The cousin of my friend announced his disregard about Rep. Liza Maza's move to make Filipino the official medium of instruction in Philippine schools. Although I agree at some points (UP proved how Filipino as medium worked wonders), there are still a lot of loopholes in the prospect.

For one, there is no concrete proof that the whole country could speak, and much more understand, Filipino well. There are more than seven thousand islands in the country and there are hundreds of local languages and dialects. I, for one, know areas in Luzon - Luzon where most Tagalogs live - which cannot speak or understand Filipino or Tagalog. Ok, it is arguable that these areas might be remote and totally far-flung, but isn't the whole point of searching for an official medium of instruction about reaching out to those locations? Don't they also deserve to have a say in all of these, since most of these areas are those which are in desperate of the government's attention and support to progress?

I remember one of my professors saying that we should employ the mother tongues in teaching in the primary levels. This way, the children will not get shocked and left behind in case that they couldn't speak English or Filipino. This entails the gradual teaching and developing their other language skills, which will be easier for the teachers since they already have a common ground in communication.

I do think that Rep. Liza Maza's proposal could work, but only in certain areas. I think they should test it first on laboratory or experimental schools (which are really designed for such purposes) before implementing it on full scale. This way they could test the idea and not get lashed in case it didn't work out.

Ok, maybe I am no authority in this thing, but at least I have my opinions with their alternatives. Maybe I'll go read more about it and learn new things or whatever.

teh library

Here are photos of my electronic library. Email me in case you want something from it. :) The comics are kinda few for they are mostly stored in discs. :)

Pacquiao downed Hatton in Two rounds

Yea. So I am jumping in the bandwagon, too. But I was really disappointed that Pacquaio almot didn't even break a sweat in beating Ricky Hatton in what was assumed to be the fight of the year. honestly, after Mayweather's trash talking and shit the past few days, I do not even want to gloat that all the Hatton camp could ever do was talk.

I am not even the biggest Pacquaio fan. God knows I am almost wishing for the guy to lose so the country's news and other TV programs will stop featuring his and his family's every freaking move. God also knows how much I wish they would stop showing Aling Dionisia on her most probinsyana modes on TV. Really, its not even cute or amusing. To the press: please stop making fun of the poor woman.

The short fight is really paining me. Its such a pity that tons of people paid a lot of money, and end up watching just two rounds. I bet those in bars haven't even been served with their beers and breakfasts yet!

It is such a pity that Ricky hatton did not live up to everybody's expectations. His career will never be the same again.

Skimmin' 'round

For one, I'm not really that bored. Heaven knows I'm supposed to be doing some writing right now, but as I am the greatest procrastinator in the room, I'm blog-hopping instead.

I'm not really into reading friends' blogs, I don't know why, but today, I decided to take a peek on one of my friends' pages. I haven't finished reading yet, but knowing my Inky, it'll be fun. :)

Today is my birthday and the cake is on fire

Or maybe not. But it was some three days ago. I turned twenty-one and it was fun. Now, looking at the photos, I realized who my astro-sisters were: Moy and Hanna. A dormant shumboy and a post-break up gal the two are, patiently listening to this angry girl's rants and tirades. Oh why do I love them? Because we practically love everything together: books, music, movies (although they have way better taste than I'll ever have, for, as some know, I am too lazy to look around). We are dusts of the same star, new-borns delivered by the same stork, and pollens taken from the same flower. Yeah, cliche, but who the fuck cares, right?

We may not have known each other forever, the important thing is that we have one another now. Someone out there knows how thankful I am for the two of you. :)

I love you, gals. You made the first day of the twenty-first year of my life lovelier.

Chuck NEEDS Season Three

I just started watching NBC's Chuck this summer and I fell deeply in love with it. Now it is under fire with the impending cancellation, so we need to do something to stop that. So I'm making my list why Chuck should still air.

Here's my top seven reasons to LOVE Chuck

note: I might, and most probably, edit this later.


1. The Dorks
I mean, who wouldn't love the dorks at Nerd Herd? Who? They are absolutely adorable. Chuck Bartowski's wit, adorable smile, sweet, comforting words, and awkward statements always win hearts. Morgan Grimes' amazing ideas (yeah, remember the cage fight for the Assistant Manager position?) and supportiveness is super sweet. Jeff's creepiness verges on the funny (but still creepy if you'll think about it), while Lester's attempt on coolness - although pathetic and somewhat annoying - still deserves some credit.

2. The Gals
I know the fight scenes are just really for you dorkies out there who fantasize over strong women and shit, so I am letting it go. I don't want to rain on your parade, anyways. It is also undeniable that the girl fights are also a big attraction on the show. I mean dorks and hot girls on one feeding? Now that's reality and fantasy meshed for most viewers. Now you can identify with Chuck Bartowski or Morgan Grimes and dream of having a Sarah Walker or Anna Wu as your girl. Amazing, right?

3. John Casey
Now who could resist a grunting, tough guy on the outside but sweet and sensitive person in the inside for a potential friend? I, myself, love Casey. He's amazing. The repressed person in him shows his humane side - cliche, but adorable. Plus Adam Baldwin's really cute in a scary way.

4. Ellie and Captain Awesome
Because they are just the most ideal people in the world! I love how sweet they are to each other, and to Chuck. They're just too cute!

5. The Other Good Looking, Visiting Spies
I do not know if good looks are really required to be an agent, but really, those who are visiting the intersect are such eye candies! Name one who looks like shit and they'll kick your ass.

6. Amazing Musical Scoring
Well, yeah. I'm a bit biased because I know most of the songs and the artists they used in the show. But this is my list! I get to write and enumerate why I love the show. And any single show that used Rogue Wave, Eels, Bon Iver, Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Spoon, Band of Horses, Flight of the Conchords, Ra Ra Riot, and The Hives (among of course other amazing artists) is definitely an AMAZING series for me.
P.S. I almost had a heart attack when "Skinny Love" played in Chuck Vs. The Break Up. I let "Lake Michigan" and "No One's Gonna Love You" go, but "Skinny Love" really did it for me. I'm still waiting for "Signs" to play, maybe then I'll get a real heart attack, or just faint in the least.
P.P.S. Alright, I cheated. I looked up the list of songs played in the series 'cos I don't want to be surprised, Okay? And, yeah, I haven't caught up with the season yet. Hee hee.

7. All the cool people are watching it
Alright. Maybe not. So maybe this is relative. Well, at least I think cool people are watching the show. :)

Please help save Chuck. Spread the word, campaign for a Season Three.



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Song Gluttony

My friends and I have always been "protective" about the music we listen to. We don't like sharing playlists to non-friends (as we call other acquaintances) and especially to the unlikeable people. I know this is quite snobbish and arrogant of us, as if we have the best taste in music - and I am not even going near that one because I know there are tons of other people who can claim they have better taste in music than I have. It's just that, sometimes, don't you ever feel like you like something so much that the outside mediocre world will only under appreciate and exploit the greatness of that beloved thing? That's just what I always feel. Which is why I resolved to share only with friends and close family whom I know will love the stuff the way they should be loved.

I am so "protective" to my beloved bands that I hardly post their names, songs, or mp3s in my Multiply and Facebook accounts unless I can set them to private where only my kindred spirited friends can view.

This may sound unfair and ironic to the bands - that I love them too much I care who else are listening to them - but I really think that they will benefit from it, too. See, I'm an Indie lover, and I really think that the bands and artists I follow and love would prefer an appreciative (if not intelligent, 'cos that's just too picky right now) audience and fanbase rather than the mainstream crowd - and isn't that the reason why they are not on the mainstream anyways?

Okay, they may also claim that they want to educate the vast crowd to what real music is all about - and I am not saying that I am an expert myself - but I don't think I can participate on that level yet. I cannot just go around and make other people appreciate my Indies. God knows I am starting with my sister who prefers the Pussycat Dolls over Imogen Heap or Feist, and I think I can only tolerate her because she is my beloved little sister, but another blow like that, I might not make it.

So maybe this is why I'm starting another topic in this blog of mine - featured artists due to my inability to contain my love for certain bands and artists (and since this blog is obscure as ass that I hope the people who will end up clicking here are really looking for the artists I will be talking about).

So yes. There it goes. I will now decide upon which artist I'll be talking about in my next post.

Oh, I missed blogging

Another for today.

A friend posted this photo in Facebook and I just had to save it. It is totally ominous. I feel like my future child will end up looking like it when he gets to attend his comic-con.

Why? Because for one, I'm quite hell-bent to have a gay child. Because, one, they are always loving to their mothers, and I kinda feel like I'd be one to shape a kid into gayness with my personality; two, my guy's a huge geek, he'll most probably rub some of it on the child. So in the end, I am expecting to have a gay geek child. Lovely, isn't it? :)

Homebased jobs

I have always been wanting to get a job that will require me to sit in front of my computer and just stay on the net. It is lovely and ideal and dreamy. I could do what I want with my time and just compensate later on when I already feel like it. But I never really had the time to rigorously check every site if they're legit with all my studies and all. But now, I have free time on my hands. And I am dying of boredom.

So what I'll be doing now is sharing my puny knowledge in the field by posting a trusted site one at a time. And my site for this post is: www.rarejob.com.

This site is looking for part-time English tutors for their customers in Japan. It is amazing because one only requires a proper internet connection (whether home or public), English skills, and a University of the Philippines credential. :)

Happy birthday, love!

Happy birthday!

I kinda made a birthday/love playlist for your 22nd birthday. haha

I love you. :D

To The Dancers in the Rain

1. Put your iPod on shuffle (or any music player).
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS
4. Tag friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got this from.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Ugly Girl by Fleming and John

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Fly by Cynthia Alexander

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Micro Cuts by Muse

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Community by Mirah

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Jezebel by Sade

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Paris is Burning by St. Vincent

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Today Will be Better, I Swear! by Stars

WHAT IS 2+2?
Almost Crimes by Broken Social Scene

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
A Beginning by Peter Broderick (haha! Pooooooooooooorky!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Talons by Bloc Party

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
The Ballad of the Beacons Field Miners by Foo Fighters

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Engine Heart by Mirah

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Calendar Girl by Stars

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Let It Die by Feist

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Swimmers by Broken Social Scene

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Teddy Pickers by Arctic Monkeys

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Shampoo Suicide by Broken Social Scene

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
And It's Supposed to be Love by Ayo.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Walking After You by Foo Fighters

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Warrior by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
I'll Stick Around by Foo Fighters

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Carnival by The Cardigans

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Daylight Slaving by From Autumn to Ashes

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Dark Shines by Muse

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
The Last Thing I Want to Do by Ciudad (nadali mo!)

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Ina-Nene by Pinikpikan

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Guilty by Yann Tiersen

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
The Sun by Mirah

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Mariella by Kate Nash

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
To The Dancers in the Rain by Emilie Simon