Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
A Little Oblivious of Saturdays (tula-tulaan)
I think I have forgotten a little about you.
I have forgotten what names we gave
the toys that we owned
when out of desperate idleness, we decided to.
Vaguely, though, I still can recall how it felt
when we did.
make me wonder
if you have forgotten about me, too.
It doesn't matter, I suppose,
since it never really mattered
if you ever remembered me
at all.
I, remembering you,
while forgetting all the seemingly
important details
puts into question
the value of
names,
dates,
places.
My sweater that you wore
(It seemed very important before),
yes, you took a picture.
Where is it now?
(It was I who lost it.)
I remember the fun that we had
when I sang a song with you
and looked stupid
without giving a damn
..but when I tried to sing
that same song by myself,
it felt like I must have missed
a line or two.
From a page that we filled with words,
I stare at one mushy phrase
and wonder if it was I who wrote that,
or if it was you.
Who thought what?
Is this another case of a memory gap,
or a credible proof that
we don't need all this fuddle?
I tried to draw your face
and scratched my head in dismay
when I failed in an attempt
to accurately place a mole.
I think I have forgotten a little about you.
I have forgotten what names we gave
the toys that we owned
when out of desperate idleness, we decided to.
Vaguely, though, I still can recall how it felt
when we did.
A short glance at these toys
make me wonder
if you have forgotten about me, too.
It doesn't matter, I suppose,
since it never really mattered
if you ever remembered me
at all.
I, remembering you,
while forgetting all the seemingly
important details
puts into question
the value of
names,
dates,
places.
My sweater that you wore
(It seemed very important before),
yes, you took a picture.
Where is it now?
(It was I who lost it.)
I remember the fun that we had
when I sang a song with you
and looked stupid
without giving a damn
..but when I tried to sing
that same song by myself,
it felt like I must have missed
a line or two.
From a page that we filled with words,
I stare at one mushy phrase
and wonder if it was I who wrote that,
or if it was you.
Who thought what?
Is this another case of a memory gap,
or a credible proof that
we don't need all this fuddle?
I tried to draw your face
and scratched my head in dismay
when I failed in an attempt
to accurately place a mole.
I think I have forgotten a little about you.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
na-tag
Tagging:
1. Anne Piñero
2. Aubrey Gallano
3. Audrey Binay
4. Julie ann Demonteverde
5. Kuya Jose
6. Nika Paras
7. Nikka Flores
8. Riel Perez
9. Patty Valderama
10. Patrick Martin
1. The person who tagged you is...
Moodeh
I have no idea.
13. The characteristic you love about yourself is...
I find it quite easy to laugh or smile.
14. On the contrary, the characteristic you hate about yourself is...
I frequently fall prey to temptations (to vanity, lust, pride).
15. The most ideal person you want to be is...
Myself, as a child.
16. For people that care and like you, say something to them...
On the 27th, please wear yellow and send me cash.
17. Pass this quiz to 10 people that you wish to know how they feel about you - TRY NOT TO PEEP AT THE QUESTIONS BELOW BEFORE WRITING DOWN THE NAMES.
Whee~ XD
1. Anne Piñero
2. Aubrey Gallano
3. Audrey Binay
4. Julie ann Demonteverde
5. Kuya Jose
6. Nika Paras
7. Nikka Flores
8. Riel Perez
9. Patty Valderama
10. Patrick Martin
Who is no. 6 having a relationship with?
Niko.XD
Is no. 9 a male or female?
Female.
If no. 7 and 10 are together, will it be a good thing?
They'd get along well, I believe.XD
How about no. 8 and 5?
That would haunt me like Kris Aquino.
What is no. 2 studying about?
Computer Engineering.
When was the last time you had a chat with no. 3?
Two nights ago, through sms.
What kind of music/band does no. 8 like?
Everything that's not too reggae, sa pagkakaalala ko.XD
Does no. 1 have any siblings?
A younger brother.XD
Will you woo no. 3?
Oh.
How about no. 7?
She's completely taken.XD
Is no. 4 single?
I wish she was, but no, she isn't. LOL.XD
What's the surname of no. 5?
Good question. It's Jose. (pronounced as hoe-zey)
What's the name of no. 10?
Patrick Franz Martin
What's the hobby of no. 4?
Her friendster profile says she likes watching movies.XD
Do no. 5 and 9 get along well?
Di sila magkakilala.XD
Where is no. 2 studying at?
I'm not very sure.
Say something casual about no. 1.
She's a fangirl.XD
Have you tried developing feelings for no. 8?
Why would I?XD
Where does no. 9 live?
Balita ko Valenzuela ata o Novaliches.XD
What color does no. 4 like?
Lagot ako, di ko 'to alam.XD
Are no. 5 and 1 best friends?
Uhm, no?
Does no. 7 like no. 2?
If I'm getting this right, it would be murder if she does.XD
How did you get to know no. 2?
She was one of my alipins in the school newsletter organization in high school.XD
Does no. 1 have any pets?
She took some pictures of her dog while it was eating chocolate (oooh, the theobromine haha.XD). 'must be her pet.
Is no. 7 the sexiest person in the world?
Pwede! haha.XD
1. Anne Piñero
2. Aubrey Gallano
3. Audrey Binay
4. Julie ann Demonteverde
5. Kuya Jose
6. Nika Paras
7. Nikka Flores
8. Riel Perez
9. Patty Valderama
10. Patrick Martin
1. The person who tagged you is...
Moodeh
2. Your relationship with him/her is...
He's a cool friend and confidant.
3. Five impressions you have of him/her...
a) Snooob
b) Inglesero
c) Emotionally Unhealthy
d) Malupit magdrowing at (mukhang) matalino. haha.XD
e) Sensible kausap
4. The most memorable thing he/she has done for you.
Cheesy, but I think this would have to be those times that he talked to me when everybody else wouldn't.
5. The most memorable words he/she has said to you.
"tangina, pot."
6. If he/she becomes your lover, you will...
fall into coma.=))
7. If he/she becomes your lover, things he/she has to improve on will be...
To be honest, ewan.:))
8. If he/she becomes your enemy, you will...
be more silent. Mabigat sa pakiramdam kung makakaaway ko 'to. Mato-trauma ako.
9. If he/she becomes your enemy, the reason will be...
something that I can't even think of as of this moment.
10. The most desirable thing you want to do for him/her now is...
Learn photography with him!
11. Your overall impression of him/her is...
he's got a lot up his sleeves.
12. How you think people around you feel about you...He's a cool friend and confidant.
3. Five impressions you have of him/her...
a) Snooob
b) Inglesero
c) Emotionally Unhealthy
d) Malupit magdrowing at (mukhang) matalino. haha.XD
e) Sensible kausap
4. The most memorable thing he/she has done for you.
Cheesy, but I think this would have to be those times that he talked to me when everybody else wouldn't.
5. The most memorable words he/she has said to you.
"tangina, pot."
6. If he/she becomes your lover, you will...
fall into coma.=))
7. If he/she becomes your lover, things he/she has to improve on will be...
To be honest, ewan.:))
8. If he/she becomes your enemy, you will...
be more silent. Mabigat sa pakiramdam kung makakaaway ko 'to. Mato-trauma ako.
9. If he/she becomes your enemy, the reason will be...
something that I can't even think of as of this moment.
10. The most desirable thing you want to do for him/her now is...
Learn photography with him!
11. Your overall impression of him/her is...
he's got a lot up his sleeves.
I have no idea.
13. The characteristic you love about yourself is...
I find it quite easy to laugh or smile.
14. On the contrary, the characteristic you hate about yourself is...
I frequently fall prey to temptations (to vanity, lust, pride).
15. The most ideal person you want to be is...
Myself, as a child.
16. For people that care and like you, say something to them...
On the 27th, please wear yellow and send me cash.
17. Pass this quiz to 10 people that you wish to know how they feel about you - TRY NOT TO PEEP AT THE QUESTIONS BELOW BEFORE WRITING DOWN THE NAMES.
Whee~ XD
1. Anne Piñero
2. Aubrey Gallano
3. Audrey Binay
4. Julie ann Demonteverde
5. Kuya Jose
6. Nika Paras
7. Nikka Flores
8. Riel Perez
9. Patty Valderama
10. Patrick Martin
Who is no. 6 having a relationship with?
Niko.XD
Is no. 9 a male or female?
Female.
If no. 7 and 10 are together, will it be a good thing?
They'd get along well, I believe.XD
How about no. 8 and 5?
That would haunt me like Kris Aquino.
What is no. 2 studying about?
Computer Engineering.
When was the last time you had a chat with no. 3?
Two nights ago, through sms.
What kind of music/band does no. 8 like?
Everything that's not too reggae, sa pagkakaalala ko.XD
Does no. 1 have any siblings?
A younger brother.XD
Will you woo no. 3?
Oh.
How about no. 7?
She's completely taken.XD
Is no. 4 single?
I wish she was, but no, she isn't. LOL.XD
What's the surname of no. 5?
Good question. It's Jose. (pronounced as hoe-zey)
What's the name of no. 10?
Patrick Franz Martin
What's the hobby of no. 4?
Her friendster profile says she likes watching movies.XD
Do no. 5 and 9 get along well?
Di sila magkakilala.XD
Where is no. 2 studying at?
I'm not very sure.
Say something casual about no. 1.
She's a fangirl.XD
Have you tried developing feelings for no. 8?
Why would I?XD
Where does no. 9 live?
Balita ko Valenzuela ata o Novaliches.XD
What color does no. 4 like?
Lagot ako, di ko 'to alam.XD
Are no. 5 and 1 best friends?
Uhm, no?
Does no. 7 like no. 2?
If I'm getting this right, it would be murder if she does.XD
How did you get to know no. 2?
She was one of my alipins in the school newsletter organization in high school.XD
Does no. 1 have any pets?
She took some pictures of her dog while it was eating chocolate (oooh, the theobromine haha.XD). 'must be her pet.
Is no. 7 the sexiest person in the world?
Pwede! haha.XD
Monday, March 31, 2008
Monday, October 29, 2007
Of Heroes, The Sandman, Dreams, and Waking up.
Good Morning.ü
It's been a long hiatus (arrrgh! tinnitus!) for me, and I know, that never mattered. Same blog address, same blogger.
On Heroes (Warning: Lame)
With Moody's unintentional persuasion, I bought an illegal dvd of Heroes' first season and finished all twenty three episodes in a span of three days. Eye-damaging, yes, but oh-so-inspiring. I was probably the last person among my peers who watched the series, so I won't waste time telling you what it is all about. Fine. I watched it and became a fan in a matter of seconds-the storytelling was awesome. The plot kind of bored me towards the end, probably because of too much fantasy that I did'nt expect from a series that they say was unconventional and out of the ordinary, but i still find it awesomely awesome rather than Zaido-ish awful, nonetheless. What really caught me offhand is Masayori Oka's portrayal of his role, Hiro Nakamura. Woah. I loved it.
On The Sandman (Warning: Lame)
After two years of being a fan of the concept, I finally got a chance to get hold of of Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman" series, Volumes 1-6, thanks to Kuya Maqui. I have always loved Gaiman's writing, having read a handful of his short stories, and his children's fiction, The Wolves in the walls, but that wasn't enough to give me a clue on what to expect in The Sandman series. First, I did not think of it as a comic book, but rather a graphic novel, like Wolves in the walls (though it was more of a children's storybook) and Stardust. Second, I thought of it as Encantadia-like and prepared to be disappointed, since I am not that much of a fan of fantasy stuff. Well, I was wrong. Just the concept of Dream being a character would already engross me to the book. The art was awesome, especially Dave McKean's interpretations. Woah. I love The Sandman.
On Dreams (Warning: Lame)
In the past few days, I have been dreaming of almost everything that I read and watch-and I think it's cool.
On Dreams
Fine, I failed in two of my major subjects, specifically, Design and Color and Mechanical Drawing. Ya see, I failed to pass two plates in the former and successfully passed two (at least) on the latter.. how would I expect to pass?! Fine, the fault's all mine. I believe it's time to stop blaming everything else. Because of this, I have decided to have a major revamp on my priorities, aspirations, and goals:
a.) Keep your goals short term.
b.) Reach them.
c.) Be filthy rich.
d.) Take a hiatus in making art for public consumption and focus on making art for your professors instead.
e.) NEVER procrastinate.
f.) Do your plates as fast as cheetahly possible.
g.) Take your subjects in other sections, and avoid being distracted by the people that you are closest too. (1ad5, I'll forever love you.)
h.) Deprive yourself of the luxuries that you don't deserve despite being able to afford them.
i.) Be just friends with everyone.
There are more that I prefer not to tell, but these, I think, would do.
I realized that I have to stop trying to be a miracle to somebody and Wait for a miracle to come to me instead.
Beautiful words.ü
Forgive me for writing lame. I have to learn how to write again. I promise to entertain some other day.
It's been a long hiatus (arrrgh! tinnitus!) for me, and I know, that never mattered. Same blog address, same blogger.
On Heroes (Warning: Lame)
With Moody's unintentional persuasion, I bought an illegal dvd of Heroes' first season and finished all twenty three episodes in a span of three days. Eye-damaging, yes, but oh-so-inspiring. I was probably the last person among my peers who watched the series, so I won't waste time telling you what it is all about. Fine. I watched it and became a fan in a matter of seconds-the storytelling was awesome. The plot kind of bored me towards the end, probably because of too much fantasy that I did'nt expect from a series that they say was unconventional and out of the ordinary, but i still find it awesomely awesome rather than Zaido-ish awful, nonetheless. What really caught me offhand is Masayori Oka's portrayal of his role, Hiro Nakamura. Woah. I loved it.
On The Sandman (Warning: Lame)
After two years of being a fan of the concept, I finally got a chance to get hold of of Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman" series, Volumes 1-6, thanks to Kuya Maqui. I have always loved Gaiman's writing, having read a handful of his short stories, and his children's fiction, The Wolves in the walls, but that wasn't enough to give me a clue on what to expect in The Sandman series. First, I did not think of it as a comic book, but rather a graphic novel, like Wolves in the walls (though it was more of a children's storybook) and Stardust. Second, I thought of it as Encantadia-like and prepared to be disappointed, since I am not that much of a fan of fantasy stuff. Well, I was wrong. Just the concept of Dream being a character would already engross me to the book. The art was awesome, especially Dave McKean's interpretations. Woah. I love The Sandman.
On Dreams (Warning: Lame)
In the past few days, I have been dreaming of almost everything that I read and watch-and I think it's cool.
On Dreams
Fine, I failed in two of my major subjects, specifically, Design and Color and Mechanical Drawing. Ya see, I failed to pass two plates in the former and successfully passed two (at least) on the latter.. how would I expect to pass?! Fine, the fault's all mine. I believe it's time to stop blaming everything else. Because of this, I have decided to have a major revamp on my priorities, aspirations, and goals:
a.) Keep your goals short term.
b.) Reach them.
c.) Be filthy rich.
d.) Take a hiatus in making art for public consumption and focus on making art for your professors instead.
e.) NEVER procrastinate.
f.) Do your plates as fast as cheetahly possible.
g.) Take your subjects in other sections, and avoid being distracted by the people that you are closest too. (1ad5, I'll forever love you.)
h.) Deprive yourself of the luxuries that you don't deserve despite being able to afford them.
i.) Be just friends with everyone.
There are more that I prefer not to tell, but these, I think, would do.
I realized that I have to stop trying to be a miracle to somebody and Wait for a miracle to come to me instead.
"Everybody's just a stranger--that's the danger in going my own way, but I guess that's the price I gotta pay. Still, everything happens for a reason, but that's no reason not to ask myself if I'm living it right."
-John Mayer, "Why Georgia"
Beautiful words.ü
Forgive me for writing lame. I have to learn how to write again. I promise to entertain some other day.
Thanks to Audrey for re-teaching me how to love life again, and to Kuya Maqui for lending me The Sandman series, volumes 1-6. Props to Moody for the persuasion. All my love to Thea, Van, Wreighnauld, Kebe, Yani, Audrey, Looking for Steve and Nika for making everything easier for me and to Mama and Tatay for understanding.ü
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