3 things from Mindy
3 names you go by: (other than the obvious "Sunshine")
1. Shine - used by most of my officemates and family members
2. Sunny - used me high school friends and playful friends
3. Sushi - used by other family members
3 physical things you like about yourself:
1. my legs (no need to shave)
2. my skin (no pimples!)
3. my hands
3 physical things you don't like about yourself:
1. my weight
2. my stomach (look at those bilbils!)
3. my thighs
3 parts of your heritage:
1. Noypi! (Pinoy! Pinoy ako!)
2. Chinese (my paternal aunts/uncles call each other "Ache, Ditse, Sangko, Dikong")
3. Spanish?
3 things that scare you:
1. cockroaches
2. being forgotten
3. moomoo
3 of your everyday essentials:
1. cellphone
2. currently, my cellular lip therapy (damn allergies!)
3. scrunchee
3 things you are wearing right now:
1. slippers
2. pajamas
3. scrunchee
3 of your favorite songs:
1. bo bice's rendition of don't let the sun go down on me
2. edwin mccain's i could not ask for more
3. rivermaya's you'll be safe here
3 things you want in a relationship:
1. respect
2. commitment
3. communication
3 physical things about the preferred sex that appeal to you:
1. chest
2. can give a really big hug
3. voice
3 of your favorite hobbies:
1. reading
2. watching movies/tv
3. spending time with my SO
3 things you want to do really badly right now:
1. study and do my school papers -- but still procrastinating about it
2. finish reading the narnia series
3. lose weight
3 careers you have considered/ are considering:
1. CSI
2. teacher
3. secretary
3 places you want to go on vacation:
1. europe
2. bohol
3. palawan
3 kids’ names you like:
1. chloe (siyempre, that's my niece!)
2. samantha
3. jose maria
3 things you want to do before you die:
1. visit europe
2. make peace with my parents and accept their current other halves
3. try an extreme sport
3 ways that you are stereotypically a girl:
1. i love make-up, until my derma forbade me from wearing them until she determines what causes my allergy
2. i have more skirts than pants in my wardrobe
3. i love dangling earrings
3 ways that you are stereotypically a boy:
1. i hang out with mostly guys (even all the officers in our department, except for one, are all guys)
2. i (used to) play RPG
3. i play videogames
3 celeb crushes (depends on the last movie i've watched) :
1. orlando bloom
2. christian bale
3. joel torre (his eyes! his eyes! i'm going to melt!)
3 people that i would like to see take this quiz now:
1. ri (although she might be busy with her new job)
2. tita norrie (although she might be busy preparing for her trip and her new house)
3. cessna (although she might be busy with her new baby)
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Monday, June 13, 2005
Movie of the Year (or month. The year is not over yet) -- Batman Begins
Leo and I are movie freaks. Leo likes intelligent movies, while I just watch movies to be entertained. Don't expect me to immediately understand the underlying stories that a movie tells. More often than not, Leo has to explain pertinent points to me. But nevertheless, we both enjoy movies.
A date for us is not complete without watching a movie. There was a time wherein we watched four movies in one weekend. And we (he) don't mind paying a premium fee just to watch a movie in comfortable surroundings--i.e. nice comfortable seats, spacious legroom and a quiet audience. Yes, I'm one of those anal people who "shushes" people who talk over 1 decibel in a moviehouse. Actually, I don't "shush" them. I just give them an "evil" look. Leo and I frequent Greenbelt 3, Greenbelt 1, Powerplant, Eastwood and Shangri-la cinemas because of the really good theaters. In terms of seats, legroom and movie crowd, they all pass our stringent requirements.
A few months ago, we tried watching at Market! Market! You don't have to wonder why it's in my "Not Recommended" list. Our mistake was, we watched a Chinese Kung-fu movie at a C-D crowd mall (Kung-Fu Hustle). We had the misfortune to seat beside a bunch of teenagers who LOUDLY gave a blow by blow account of what was happening in the screen to his seatmate! For crying out loud! They're BOTH watching the movie. Why do they have to broadcast what the people in the screen are doing? "Wow, pare! Ang galing nung Kung Fu! Kita mo yon, pare?! Patay sila doon sa bida, pare!"
I know I sound snobbish, but I place high value with regards to my movie watching experience. Noisy people is a pet peeve of mine (especially those who doesn't turn off or keep their phones in silent mode while in the cinema).
Which brings me to our movie experience today with Batman Begins.
Leo got a text a few days ago from Globe saying that the first 400 Gentexters who will line up at Glorietta 4 today will be able to watch a special screening of Batman Begins. Since we're not to argue with free tickets, and being a day of no work and classes, Leo and I planned on lining up to watch Batman Begins.
Leo picked me up early, and after having lunch and foot spa, we proceeded to Glorietta 4. It was only 3 pm then. Since it was too early for the booth people to be there, we decided to walk around the mall and return by 5 pm (according to the text message, the Gentext booth will start issuing tickets by 6 pm).
By 5 pm, there was already a line snaking around Glorietta 4. We took our place in the line and stood there waiting for the booth people to get organized. They started issuing tickets at around 6:30 pm and we reached the booth sometime after 7 (Leo and I are nos. 56 and 57 respectively). I dutifully presented my Gentext card and the girl in the booth DOUBTED that I was a Globe subscriber since I did not have the Globe broadcast message. That somehow irked me because it was obvious that these people have no idea what they are doing (they're "talents" and not actual Globe people). In the first place, I have no broadcast message because I turned my Alerts off and she has no reason of doubting my subscription because my mobile phone's network SIM specifically says, and I quote, "Globe Telecom-PH". Apparently, a broadcast message has more weight than a valid Gentext card and my phone showing the Globe network. Man, what kind of convoluted reasoning is that? Anyway, the booth-girl must be feeling that I was starting to get pissed so she backed off and gave me my ticket, saying that my Gentext card is still valid. Duh!
We got inside the theater at around 730 pm and the movie started at 8 pm. So all in all, we waited for 3 freaking hours just to watch Batman Begins in advance, whereas it will be shown in cinemas on Wednesday. Yes, we saved around Php300 in movie fees, but I don't think it's worth the 3 hours that we fell in line just to get the tickets. I could have been more productive in those three hours! But heck, who am I to argue with free tickets? Besides, I was with my lovidoods. Nothing much lost there. However, I'm not looking forward to doing this again.
BATMAN BEGINS
(SPOILERS?)
Though I have complained about the whole process of getting a ticket, I have no complaints whatsoever with regards to the movie. It's a very exceptional movie and the actors, the director and especially the scriptwriter really managed to put things very well together. There was actually character development and it somehow emphasized on Batman as a normal human being and not someone who was blessed/cursed with supernatural powers. He did not get his powers from a lightning strike, spider bite, a glowing stone or an explosion. He got his powers from simply training his body to be more than natural. He overcame his fear and became fear itself.
The story explained a lot of things which the previous Batman movies failed to do. Like where Bruce got his "toys" and costume. His stuff actually looked like he made them and not manufactured by a toy company. There's no campy yellow background on the logo and instead, everything's all black. And watch out for the Batmobile! It's the best among the previous Batmobiles (you can never go wrong with a souped up Hummer). As Lt. Gordon said (superbly played by Gary Oldman, although I wish he has more scenes), "I'm gonna get myself one of those."
I have no complaints about the movie. But I was again cursed on having a seatmate who talks a lot. Fortunately, she saw my "evil stare" and kept her mouth shut for the rest of the movie.
I also had an asthma attack after leaving the mall. The cinema was freezing cold and when we got out of the cinema, the humidity and heat struck me full on the face and I literally bent over when the breath left my lungs. Instead of orginally walking back to Greenbelt 1 (all the other exits are closed. It was after all, 1030 pm), Leo and I took a taxi back. It was a bad attack because I was wheezing and I really could not breathe. Damn weather.
Oh well, Batman Begins is a movie which I won't mind seeing again. Christian Bale is the best Batman there is. I have no complaints whatsoever (heck, he doesn't need a scuplted suit to show his physique. You should watch out for scenes when he gets out of bed and starts doing push ups. Those biceps! Those abs! That back! *drool*)
A date for us is not complete without watching a movie. There was a time wherein we watched four movies in one weekend. And we (he) don't mind paying a premium fee just to watch a movie in comfortable surroundings--i.e. nice comfortable seats, spacious legroom and a quiet audience. Yes, I'm one of those anal people who "shushes" people who talk over 1 decibel in a moviehouse. Actually, I don't "shush" them. I just give them an "evil" look. Leo and I frequent Greenbelt 3, Greenbelt 1, Powerplant, Eastwood and Shangri-la cinemas because of the really good theaters. In terms of seats, legroom and movie crowd, they all pass our stringent requirements.
A few months ago, we tried watching at Market! Market! You don't have to wonder why it's in my "Not Recommended" list. Our mistake was, we watched a Chinese Kung-fu movie at a C-D crowd mall (Kung-Fu Hustle). We had the misfortune to seat beside a bunch of teenagers who LOUDLY gave a blow by blow account of what was happening in the screen to his seatmate! For crying out loud! They're BOTH watching the movie. Why do they have to broadcast what the people in the screen are doing? "Wow, pare! Ang galing nung Kung Fu! Kita mo yon, pare?! Patay sila doon sa bida, pare!"
I know I sound snobbish, but I place high value with regards to my movie watching experience. Noisy people is a pet peeve of mine (especially those who doesn't turn off or keep their phones in silent mode while in the cinema).
Which brings me to our movie experience today with Batman Begins.
Leo got a text a few days ago from Globe saying that the first 400 Gentexters who will line up at Glorietta 4 today will be able to watch a special screening of Batman Begins. Since we're not to argue with free tickets, and being a day of no work and classes, Leo and I planned on lining up to watch Batman Begins.
Leo picked me up early, and after having lunch and foot spa, we proceeded to Glorietta 4. It was only 3 pm then. Since it was too early for the booth people to be there, we decided to walk around the mall and return by 5 pm (according to the text message, the Gentext booth will start issuing tickets by 6 pm).
By 5 pm, there was already a line snaking around Glorietta 4. We took our place in the line and stood there waiting for the booth people to get organized. They started issuing tickets at around 6:30 pm and we reached the booth sometime after 7 (Leo and I are nos. 56 and 57 respectively). I dutifully presented my Gentext card and the girl in the booth DOUBTED that I was a Globe subscriber since I did not have the Globe broadcast message. That somehow irked me because it was obvious that these people have no idea what they are doing (they're "talents" and not actual Globe people). In the first place, I have no broadcast message because I turned my Alerts off and she has no reason of doubting my subscription because my mobile phone's network SIM specifically says, and I quote, "Globe Telecom-PH". Apparently, a broadcast message has more weight than a valid Gentext card and my phone showing the Globe network. Man, what kind of convoluted reasoning is that? Anyway, the booth-girl must be feeling that I was starting to get pissed so she backed off and gave me my ticket, saying that my Gentext card is still valid. Duh!
We got inside the theater at around 730 pm and the movie started at 8 pm. So all in all, we waited for 3 freaking hours just to watch Batman Begins in advance, whereas it will be shown in cinemas on Wednesday. Yes, we saved around Php300 in movie fees, but I don't think it's worth the 3 hours that we fell in line just to get the tickets. I could have been more productive in those three hours! But heck, who am I to argue with free tickets? Besides, I was with my lovidoods. Nothing much lost there. However, I'm not looking forward to doing this again.
BATMAN BEGINS(SPOILERS?)
Though I have complained about the whole process of getting a ticket, I have no complaints whatsoever with regards to the movie. It's a very exceptional movie and the actors, the director and especially the scriptwriter really managed to put things very well together. There was actually character development and it somehow emphasized on Batman as a normal human being and not someone who was blessed/cursed with supernatural powers. He did not get his powers from a lightning strike, spider bite, a glowing stone or an explosion. He got his powers from simply training his body to be more than natural. He overcame his fear and became fear itself.
The story explained a lot of things which the previous Batman movies failed to do. Like where Bruce got his "toys" and costume. His stuff actually looked like he made them and not manufactured by a toy company. There's no campy yellow background on the logo and instead, everything's all black. And watch out for the Batmobile! It's the best among the previous Batmobiles (you can never go wrong with a souped up Hummer). As Lt. Gordon said (superbly played by Gary Oldman, although I wish he has more scenes), "I'm gonna get myself one of those."
I have no complaints about the movie. But I was again cursed on having a seatmate who talks a lot. Fortunately, she saw my "evil stare" and kept her mouth shut for the rest of the movie.
I also had an asthma attack after leaving the mall. The cinema was freezing cold and when we got out of the cinema, the humidity and heat struck me full on the face and I literally bent over when the breath left my lungs. Instead of orginally walking back to Greenbelt 1 (all the other exits are closed. It was after all, 1030 pm), Leo and I took a taxi back. It was a bad attack because I was wheezing and I really could not breathe. Damn weather.
Oh well, Batman Begins is a movie which I won't mind seeing again. Christian Bale is the best Batman there is. I have no complaints whatsoever (heck, he doesn't need a scuplted suit to show his physique. You should watch out for scenes when he gets out of bed and starts doing push ups. Those biceps! Those abs! That back! *drool*)
My supposed IQ
Thanks to Ri for this link.
This just proves that I'm a klutz when it comes to numbers and really good when it comes to words. Wonder how I ended up in Finance. Should've taken up a Liberal Arts course in college.
This just proves that I'm a klutz when it comes to numbers and really good when it comes to words. Wonder how I ended up in Finance. Should've taken up a Liberal Arts course in college.
| Your IQ Is 110 |
 Your Logical Intelligence is Exceptional Your Verbal Intelligence is Genius Your Mathematical Intelligence is Average Your General Knowledge is Above Average |
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Go Forth and Multiply
"As for you, be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it." - Genesis 9:7 (New International Version)
It looks like my married siblings are taking the abovementioned Bible passage to heart. I received news this morning that my other sister is 1 1/2 months pregnant! One after the other, they're having babies!
She's due on January. Eight months after Nessie, my sister-in-law, gave birth to Baby Chloe. By that time, we'll have a new baby to spoil. Although we'll have difficulty spoiling the baby since my sister does not live with us anymore. They do however visit, once a week.
My twin sister is cajoling her husband to try to come home as soon as possible so she can become pregnant as well.
Of course, I'm ecstatic for all of them. Although a part of me is also wanting to have what they have. I'm not even sure if I will be blessed with such a gift. Let's just wait and see.
It looks like my married siblings are taking the abovementioned Bible passage to heart. I received news this morning that my other sister is 1 1/2 months pregnant! One after the other, they're having babies!
She's due on January. Eight months after Nessie, my sister-in-law, gave birth to Baby Chloe. By that time, we'll have a new baby to spoil. Although we'll have difficulty spoiling the baby since my sister does not live with us anymore. They do however visit, once a week.
My twin sister is cajoling her husband to try to come home as soon as possible so she can become pregnant as well.
Of course, I'm ecstatic for all of them. Although a part of me is also wanting to have what they have. I'm not even sure if I will be blessed with such a gift. Let's just wait and see.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Different Seasons
People have their favorites months and hated months in a year. Some would love summer, while others would love Christmas. To his her own.
For me, I love the summer months. I could do without the heat, but summer reminds me of beaches and I happen to love beaches (even if I haven't been to one this recent summer). I love summer more than Christmas. Maybe I've become too jaded already that I've equated Christmas with sky-rocket spending (I already have 10 godchildren and counting. It does not help that my birthday falls a mere 3 weeks before Christmas).
But my most hated month of the whole year is June. Ever since I started working for my current employer, I've observed that June is the worst month for me. It's the time when I start to harbor thoughts of moving to another company. It's also the time wherein I'm really stressed about work and my life. This year, add finances to that list. I think I've already failed the Debt Burden Ratio. It's time I find a higher paying job so I can fund my debts. It's really embarassing. I'm a credit person and my finances are shot. I need help.
It's not that I have banks running after me. I make sure that I pay my bills on time so the collectors will leave me alone. But my dispensable income is quickly shrinking. I don't know whether I have a spending problem or I have a saving problem. Whatever it is, it's really turning into a BIG problem.
For me, I love the summer months. I could do without the heat, but summer reminds me of beaches and I happen to love beaches (even if I haven't been to one this recent summer). I love summer more than Christmas. Maybe I've become too jaded already that I've equated Christmas with sky-rocket spending (I already have 10 godchildren and counting. It does not help that my birthday falls a mere 3 weeks before Christmas).
But my most hated month of the whole year is June. Ever since I started working for my current employer, I've observed that June is the worst month for me. It's the time when I start to harbor thoughts of moving to another company. It's also the time wherein I'm really stressed about work and my life. This year, add finances to that list. I think I've already failed the Debt Burden Ratio. It's time I find a higher paying job so I can fund my debts. It's really embarassing. I'm a credit person and my finances are shot. I need help.
It's not that I have banks running after me. I make sure that I pay my bills on time so the collectors will leave me alone. But my dispensable income is quickly shrinking. I don't know whether I have a spending problem or I have a saving problem. Whatever it is, it's really turning into a BIG problem.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Q&A from Friendster
What was the last food that you ate?
-- inihaw with eggplant
Who was the last person you went out with?
-- my officemates (last Tuesday at Krocodile with my boss and staff)
Kelan ka last nag-cry
-- last Monday
What was the last thing that you said before
answering this?
-- "i'm supposed to do my assignment"
Kelan ka last naging heart-br0ken?
-- depends on what you mean by "heart-broken". hearts can be broken not only by boyfriends but by friends/relatives as well. if it's romantic love, then my heart was last broken years ago. if it's by friends/relatives, then a few weeks ago. is it possible to break my own heart?
Who was your last bf/gf?
-- i can't remember my life prior to leo
When was the last time you went to the church?
-- Last Sunday
Kelan ka last nag-attend ng b-day party?
-- officemate
Who was the last person you talked to?
-- sister-in-law and my niece
Kelan ka last nag-in0m ng alak?
-- christmas yata
When did you last brush your teeth?
-- minutes ago
When did you last take a bath?
-- this morning
When was the last time you said 'iloveyou'?
-- this evenng
Sino last person na na-miss m0?
-- boyfriend ko
Sino last mo nakaaway?
-- certain people at work
Saan ka last tumambay?
-- festival mall alabang
Last person you texted?
-- leo
When was the last time you smiled?
-- when i left the side of my niece
Kelan mo last hinawakan fone m0?
-- before taking a shower
When was the last time you sm0ked?
-- I DON'T SMOKE.
Ang last tv show pinanuod m0?
-- AFV
What was the last movie that you watched?
-- hide and seek (?) the one starring robert de niro and dakota fanning
When was the last time you ate at mcd0?
-- last saturday morning at alabang
Last thing na ginawa mo before answering this?
-- answered emails
-- inihaw with eggplant
Who was the last person you went out with?
-- my officemates (last Tuesday at Krocodile with my boss and staff)
Kelan ka last nag-cry
-- last Monday
What was the last thing that you said before
answering this?
-- "i'm supposed to do my assignment"
Kelan ka last naging heart-br0ken?
-- depends on what you mean by "heart-broken". hearts can be broken not only by boyfriends but by friends/relatives as well. if it's romantic love, then my heart was last broken years ago. if it's by friends/relatives, then a few weeks ago. is it possible to break my own heart?
Who was your last bf/gf?
-- i can't remember my life prior to leo
When was the last time you went to the church?
-- Last Sunday
Kelan ka last nag-attend ng b-day party?
-- officemate
Who was the last person you talked to?
-- sister-in-law and my niece
Kelan ka last nag-in0m ng alak?
-- christmas yata
When did you last brush your teeth?
-- minutes ago
When did you last take a bath?
-- this morning
When was the last time you said 'iloveyou'?
-- this evenng
Sino last person na na-miss m0?
-- boyfriend ko
Sino last mo nakaaway?
-- certain people at work
Saan ka last tumambay?
-- festival mall alabang
Last person you texted?
-- leo
When was the last time you smiled?
-- when i left the side of my niece
Kelan mo last hinawakan fone m0?
-- before taking a shower
When was the last time you sm0ked?
-- I DON'T SMOKE.
Ang last tv show pinanuod m0?
-- AFV
What was the last movie that you watched?
-- hide and seek (?) the one starring robert de niro and dakota fanning
When was the last time you ate at mcd0?
-- last saturday morning at alabang
Last thing na ginawa mo before answering this?
-- answered emails
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