KIMOCHI v4 :: thoughts jumbled up in this lil head (^.^)

skips happily

2007-09-21T20:04:00.000+08:00

The 'HEROES' fan that I am, this gave me a temporary respite this busy, busy week. And once again I say this with passion ---> THANK GAWD IT'S FRIDAY!!!

YAAAATTAAAA!!!~ ^_^

ola!

2007-09-13T21:00:00.000+08:00

All the way from the land of football, coffee and the Amazon forest, these models are living the nomadic life that part of me has always been dreaming of. The adventures of stepping foot a foreign land, meeting new people and getting soaked in different cultures are just some of the perks they get to enjoy but of course, it's not all easy.

Anyways, Gui + Fabian + Julio are the Brazilian models I have recently worked with. The shoots I've had with them were fun for one reason or another (that could mean 'Bananas From Brazil', 'ca****llo~' or the shorts hahahaha~). With the Brazilians flyin-in for modelling jobs, I'm sure I'm about to meet more. Please help me keep my envy at bay!

credit to pat e. for the pics. muito obrigada chica!

the big 5

2007-09-12T14:37:00.000+08:00

A day late I know. Forgive me, my beloved boys! I really have a good reason to miss the celebration yesterday. With your 3 Best of Album versions coming out soon, I really have to break my back and work my ass to buy 'em all. And with CDJapan's pocket-burning shipping cost, I might as well submit myself to corporate slavery these following days. Please know that I am willing to go through it all just for you~

Hoping to be forgiven . . .

going emo

2007-09-07T18:30:00.000+08:00

The past mornings, since my mom left, I have been waking up in lethargy. It was like Im just trying to finish what I've been tasked to do for the day and go home and sleep. My mom's in the US for a vacation with my aunts (she actually beat me to Tokyo!), my sister went to Palawan with her friends and I was left at home with my dad and my brother.

Last night, I arrived at home past 12mn but instead of going to my room and sleep, I cooked. I cooked pork adobo and sinigang na hipon. I can't believe that I was chopping garlic and onions at 3am! Worse, I was almost too tempted to touch my dad's liquor collection. I was eye-ing the brandy. Can I be any more emo?!?! *lol* Kulang na lang yung umuulan sa labas at nakatingin ako sa kawalan ^^ It dawned on me that I really, really, really need a vacation. Jen has plans to go out of the country by her birthday month and I hope it pushes through. I badly need a change of scenery with my friends.

Anyways, TxT Avex's site is counting down to Tackey & Tsubasa's 5th anniversary. Is there gonna be an event? I suppose so but they are keeping mum about it. Aside from the BEST OF ALBUM, could it be a bangumi finally?! I sure hope so. Other than that, there is the 2007 Asia Song Festival in Seoul for this month which TxT was said to attend. But it brings me to this lil piece of info that Maan brought up to me recently ---> TxT's names weren't mentioned on the poster and by my own quick research, in ANY PRESS MATERIALS of the event?! I just thought, how could that be?! If Boa, Koda Kumi, Ayumi Hamasaki and Arashi (???) are in there, it would be rude not to mention Tackey & Tsubasa unless there had been some changes and TxT are not really going. This smells fishy...

Well, back to emo mode~ *Dashboard Confessional's 'ANYONE, ANYONE' plays at the background*

the lil red-haired girl

2007-09-01T20:07:00.000+08:00

I just thought it was time for a cool and drastic change. I call it the kokeshi doll-in-dark(?)-mahogany look XDDD Thanks to Jen and her recent fondness for haircolor change. Thanks to the salon's staff and their nonstop prodding while I sit waiting to get a shampoo. That's additional 5-10 mins to my prep time daily alloted for blowdrying *lol* Now, how do I deal when the roots start growing?! Shirinai haha~

moemoe~

2007-09-01T18:35:00.000+08:00

Just for weekend laughs, here's looking at our so adored boys at the other end of the spectrum in some parallel universe *lmao*------> TACKEY & TSUBASA AS OTAKUs (pseudo fanboys). I love ponytailed Tackey otaku with the beltbag on the far right with the cheesy smile and all-the-more cheesy hand wave. His expression was so freakin' hilarious deshou?! And look at the inset photo of TxT and their smiles of bliss in sleep. That was me when I got my first TxT Calendar last year *lmaoooo*

Thanks Clara for saving me from another heartbreak of a long search (^3^) And of course, thank you x2 for this --->

Thanks to you, I feel more feverish *evil eye* (^,^)V Well, you made me drool out phlegm hahahahaha~

in the land of milkfishes

2007-09-01T17:16:00.000+08:00

Last weekend was a long one. We found ourselves Dagupan-bound at 7am on a Saturday morning! My bro-in-law decided that it would be the best time for Gio to meet with his relatives from there as my sister was allowed to take her leave from the hospital. His relatives in Dagupan has not seen my very cute and adorable nephew yet so I braced myself with all the gushings and baby talks ^^ After 6 hours and 3-5 stops, we arrived at very wet Dagupan but decided to attend the anticipated mass at The Lady of Manaoag first. We bumped into some national politicians there as my sister's father-in-law started chatting with them while we lighted candles and say our little prayers. We were told that we'll have dinner at my bro-in-law's uncle's resthouse which was just built this year. Turns out that the politicians we met at the Church were also going the same place. My bro-in-law's uncle happened to hold one of the town's highest political positions and his sons are into politics as well. 'Til that time, I was clueless *lol* So Saturday night, we were technically having dinner with Joe De V, his wife Gina, Baby Arenas, Teddy Boy Locsin and some other local politicians. The resthouse was nestled in the middle of a bangus fishpen where they culture milkfishes so you bet that most of the dishes served were seafoods including bangus dish varieties which Dagupan is known for. After getting satiated, we said our thank yous and headed to our hotel. It was a clear case of 'eat and run' *lmao* It was a long, tiring day so it was understandable. Sleep came to me real quick.

The next day we went to Hundred Islands. We rode the banca and the manong gave us the tour around the islands. We stopped by Governor's Island where the famous 'Big Brother' island house was standing. Dito nabuo ang Kim-Gerald tandem....sa gitna ng isla hahaha~ We took some souvenir photos and then went back to the banca so we could go Quezon Island where we can finally have our late lunch. We had lunch and my overly-excited otousan did not waste time bringing Gio to his first dip at the beach. I was actually watching them from the top of an open air hut and Gio had his feet wet first. The next thing I saw, he was already trying to reach down to the clear waters with both hands and then he started making little splashes. He was enjoying it so much that after they brought him out of the water about 15 minutes later, he was still trying to bend down and make those splash moves he did at the beach. And he was hitting falsettos when he was squealing while looking at the beach from afar. He's such a ball of ubercuteness delight~ Truly ^^

In the evening, we had dinner with my sister's aunt-in-law who's a doctor as well. I learned that she was one of the pedia doctors who pioneered in the town so Gio's pedia doctor who also came from the same town knows her well. Aside from being good with children, she has her way in the kitchen too. For 2nd night dinner, we were treated to sinigang na bangus belly, bangus sisig, a platter of a giant pla-pla garnished with onion leaves, prawns and adobo frogs. Yes people, over here we eat frogs! Well, THEY eat frogs but since it's a delicacy in Dagupan and I happen to sit right infront of the one who meticulously cooked it, I made the decency to atleast give it a try. After all, they have been boasting about it on our first night, I just had the chance to dodge it then coz it wasn't served on our table. Actually, it wasn't the first time I ate frogs. I remember my mom preparing a sinampalukang palaka when I was in primary school. My dad told me it's teeny-weeny chicken so I ate without complaints but now, Im too old to be fooled. HA! But yes, I did eat some bits that night and if you are not the fussy kind of eater, you would really think it chicken coz it tasted like chicken albeit the little bones you'd have to spit out. Well, one thing I can say, it wasn't bad at all. It's actually good plus the fact that it was a doctor who prepared it for us, way better but sometimes I could really be a fussy eater V(^-^)V

We hit the sack as soon as we finished dinner coz we're leaving at 6am the next day. I was up at 5am coz it takes me atleast an hour to prepare *teehee* Our driver was with slight fever so my dad has to take the wheel from a gas station in Tarlac to the North Expressway. Going back took us less time on the road and more stops in gas stations ahehehe~ I was so drained when we reached the house. Slept 18 hours straight right after!

. . .

Five days after our Dagupan trip, Im still nursing a week-old fever, a stubborn flu and a shitty dry cough. My mom has been coughing since, my sister's feverish as well and my dear nephew is not feeling genki (poor thing!). I don't know what happened but atleast I got rid of those nasty chills that got me bad 3 nights ago.

pit-pat-pit-pat

2007-08-17T22:00:00.000+08:00

Flashfloods did strike Manila and not merely because of SAMURAI season (on my part) but because of Dodong and Egay season. It's time I take out my SUPER UMBRELLA. A plaid umbrella in a size close to a beach umbrella which I take with me anywhere there is a heavy, pouring rain. I just dun want to get wet under the rain specially if it's icky wet. I call this umbrella my bestest buddy for the rainy season but Memsh calls it a "waiting shed" hahaha I think 5 of me can squeeze in right under it *lol* Cleo told me I could use it to pick up really cute guys who are stranded coz she says she used to do that with her crush. Unless the guy is as cute as Tackey or any of those in my uragiri list, naaaah~

The big SOUP fan that I am, I am already missing 'The Soup Kitchen' at SM Megamall. I love sipping hot soup, creamy or clear, specially in this kind of weather. I dun mind getting my tongue (partly) burned as long as I feel the warmth of hot soup in my tummy. It was one of my comfort foods but too bad they just closed down their most accessible branch. Sayang...

Now, the family is stocking up on Downey. Having little sunshine these days with all this rain, we are just trying to avoid that weird, musty smell off our freshly laundered clothes. It may be gloomy but at the least, our clothes should smell nice. Now the mere mention of Downey, I am reminded of Tsubasa (^,^)

Currently stranded at the office as I type coz we're trying to avoid the traffic. One thing I hate about the rain is that it always come hand in hand with traffic in our very own third-world country. Just the other day, people were stranded in the streets almost occupying half the highway waiting for their ride. No PUJs, no buses, not even cabs available coz all of them were already filled with people standing. So people, stay at home when you have got no business outside and it's raining this hard. Save yourself from chasing cars!

Funny that it is pouring cats and dogs here but in Tackeyland which is just in the same continent as the Philippines, it is like this --->

I think the water level in that wave pool is originally knee-high until all those people started jumpin' in hahaha~ SNUFFLES-chan, you there?! V(^.^)V

And now to a different rain but still Rain nonetheless → Alona may have discovered Bi/Rain late because Shine and I infected her with 'Full House' and 'Sang Doo' but her Bi virus strain has spread into an alarming one as she is now singing along out loud to Rain's songs on her iTunes. The catch is she doesn't really know the lyrics but she just murmurs, hums and mouths words according to what she heard. It's rather amusing to hear her as it brings back memories of my own singing-Korean-songs-out-loud-without-knowing-what-Im-actually-saying days. So what am I to do but feed her more of my Bi clips and pull her in the Bi addiction like a super hoover machine hehehe~

Because of this weather, my weekdays seem longer and my weekends, shorter. Maybe because I sleep longer on weekends. Just last weekend, I woke at 3pm thinking it was just 11am *tsk* Such sloth! teehee~

"Splash," said a raindrop
As it fell upon my hat;
"Splash," said another
As it trickled down my back.
"You are very rude," I said
As I looked up to the sky;
Then another raindrop splashed
Right into my eye!~

credit to bethanyroberts.com

~yakusoku~

2007-08-11T19:25:00.000+08:00

YAKUSOKU --- Same song, different versions. One is more upbeat. The other, more emo. But again, each says something about our dear Tackey and Tsubasa.

Tackey’s ‘YAKUSOKU ~Flowers Song~’ has two versions of him gracing our screens as he walks against drafts of different sceneries, mostly of the cityscapes. The upbeat version of this song matches his strides as he sings toward the camera with occasional digital rose/sakura petals appearing on the screen. Shots of him shifting from close-ups to body shots and back. So what does it say about Tackey?! Like how Tsuba did his photobooklet for Calendar of 2007-2008, you can expect that Tackey will always be generous to show his different sides on it which Tackey fans are very much familiar with. For this PV, he opted to show his casual self as opposed to his glitzy kakkoii self. Both of which are walking the same roads which maybe visually suggesting that TACKEY IS TACKEY whatever side it is we see.

Tsuba’s ‘YAKUSOKU ~World Wing~’ PV has Tsubasa, in black and white, walking away from a truck parked on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere (well technically it’s somewhere outside the city XD). Wearing a black tank plus his signature pained expression sometimes singing along the song or sometimes not gives it an air of poignancy. His PV is so fluid that the camera only followed him through probably less than 100m walk straight. The PV only validates that Tsubasa is really a no-fuss type of a person. He goes by what you see is what you get. But his simplicity is always accompanied by great style. What coincidence that Tsuba being a big fan of U2, this PV reminds me a little of U2’s ‘The Sweetest Thing’ which I love.

Though this two PVs don’t really connect as what they did to ‘Ki.Se.Ki’ and ‘Get Down’ during Hatachi days, there is still some things which are common on both. Aside from the kakkoii factor, TxT seem to like walking a lot *LMAO*. But we know who got really tired from all the walking (^,^) →

PS: One thing I love about Samurai JACKET A among others is this little something on the menu page. Clicking on Tackey and Tsubasa's faces reveal each of them doing a swift and suave samurai move →

How cool is that?! It was just about 3 sec short but I kept clicking on Tackey - Tsubasa - Tackey - Tsubasa - Tsubasa - Tackey - Tsubasa - Tackey ^^ and hear the *SWOOOOOSH*

headline of the week

2007-08-03T21:04:00.001+08:00

In short, how are you guys doing?! Me? Well, let's just say Im joining in the droolfest. *CHOMPS* on those Takizawa arm muscles. AGUA POR FAVOR!!!!!!!! hehehe~

sugoi jyan!

2007-07-31T15:25:00.000+08:00

Enbujou 2007 went on like a breeze this month and zachou superhuman Takizawa took his senshuuraku bow during the weekend. Of course, saying that it went on like a breeze is total opposite to what actually transpired in all 25 days ne? All the efforts poured into this musical doesn't fall anywhere near 'light and easy'. After watching Enbujou DVD of last year and knowing that Tackey's role has stretched more since, anyone who dismisses Tackey to be just another pretty face should be stricken with the Cruciatus curse (ah gomen, part of me is still in Pottermania ^^). Seriously though, somebody who worked that hard should get an award! (Is there anything like a Tony in Tokyo? C'mon!) But much as this is very rewarding to any actor, I am relieved everytime he finishes off a big project like this. Although he's still got a number of things coming up, this kind of project takes most his time and much worse, his weight! I can only *SIGH* on how his cheeks have shrunk days after the last show *sniffles*

Good thing that they shot the SAMURAI PV earlier. And speaking of the PV, TxT are not out to disappoint (well, I haven't been anyway)...

KAKKOIIIII!!!! I think I got what I asked for---- DARK and TEXTURED SWORD FIGHTS and DUSKY (almost filthy) TxT as otokoppoi as they can get *RAAAWR* And yes dear MEL, there are more flaunting of katanas on this but not THE katanas you and I fervently hoped for tsk tsk tsk XDDD I liken the texture to that of 'Gladiator' and I just love the wind blowing effects. Can't wait 'til second week of August to see this in full and of course, there are still the solo PVs to drool on. Plus, Tackey's dorama special + 24hr TV + Tsubasa's Dance Solo +++++ Better prepare the drool wipes now or I'll cause major flooding in Manila ^_^

So where have Dithers gone these days you wonder. Let's just say that aside from practically spending most of my nights infront of my computer at work and blowing $$$ online, I took a step back to see the bigger picture. Xiancai, zhaoxiang rengshi bu ming bai *teehee*

侍

2007-07-12T17:55:00.000+08:00

YATTA! The new single covers are out and hontou ni, they weren't kidding when they said 'SAMURAI' ne~ Tackey & Tsubasa in their contrasting Samurai outfits brandishing their katanas. LOVELY. Just lovely. TxT can not go anymore Japanese than these on their single covers....well, unless they decide to go kabuki on the next single (O.O) Please God, no. Hell no XD Hear my prayers! So anyway, I have listened to a sample of the single and it just have that right amount of genki power (call it if you will) to give the topnotch Yomiuri Giants a boost in the baseball field. Enough to liven up the fighting spirit. Though I'm more bent to hearing the solo singles that come with the releases. I tend to appreciate the slow songs more. Easy listening ones to declutter my mind. But any TackeyTsubasa PV, as I've always said, is a welcome treat. Specially with these two bishies releasing their solo PV each this time around. It has been a while since they did that. Actually, it's been years---5 long years! And seeing the covers now, my mind is picturing TxT in a Samurai mortal combat on 'Samurai' PV. Either doing a dance-of-swords of sorts against each other or better, side by side with each other as the camera pans around them. Somewhat similar to 'KAMEN' PV but with more action to it. Do it 'ala 'Sin City' with dark hues and textures. It would be very interesting if it could turn out that way but as the release date is weeks away, will have to wait 'til then.

butai banzai

2007-07-03T09:40:00.000+08:00

Believe me, this is pure coincidental. When we had our creative shots taken for our new company ID more than a week ago, with a sheer 3-minute time allotment for each employee infront of the camera, I came up with this pose and it's not even in any of the pegs I have chosen before the shoot. I was aiming for a bit of a gangsta attitude on this but only recently when I was tinkering with it that I realized, I may have unconsciously mimicked Tackey on 'Dreamboy' DVD! Could it be that I did?!?! If so, then Tackey must have taken over even in my subconscious. What can I say?!?!?! I guess this would be the closest I come to cosplaying Tackey. And if Tackey takin' over my psyche be true then in that case, thank God that I don't have a black see-through net top in my closet! With a pink feather boa in sight, I would have ended up...erm...chotto ero-ero. MAJORLY ABUNAI *PHEW* hahaha!!!

Moving on from Tackey butai 2004, let's look forward to the Tackey butai 2007. The start of Takizawa Hideaki's Enbujou 2007 is just hours away and of course, Tackey must be so amped on doing this again. With new challenges to contend with, he is gonna conquer it yet again head-on. I read that he's gonna do monologues on some parts that could either mean really quick changes or possibly, doble caras. Also, he has to memorize more lines now. Physically-challenging and mentally-tasking at the same time. His boxing/running exercises should come handy and all those ramen fiesta he had during the DAME concert tour should serve well. We sure hope so. So let it rain applauses, cheers and lots and lots of sakuras (pink paper ones ne Snuffles-chan?! (^_~) ) at Shinbashi Enbujou from today and the rest of July!

BANZAI TACKEY!
BANZAI TAKIZAWA FANS!
Let the 2007 Enbujou commence!

PS: Since we're on the Tackey topic, I feel blest to have non-fangal friends who feed my Tackey fangal cravings every now and then. Thanks again ANNE for the Tackey stuff you brought me from your Tokyo trip. I know you enjoyed your stay here with 'I' (^_~)

uber funneh!

2007-06-26T19:29:00.000+08:00

OMOSHIROII~ TANOSHIKATTA NE~
I wanna see Tackey and Tsuba play this game coz it's gonna be a riot for sure

dame dual kakoii smash

2007-06-26T16:42:00.000+08:00

When my friend MEL said she is a novice fangal compared to me, I protested a bit but really, I couldn't agree more HAHAHAHA~ Anyways, enjoy the scans though these are only the ones I had come up with. Just note that even if they aren't watermarked know that you can not simply claim it as your own. I wonder how the 1st Dame Con pamphlet looked like hmmm.

Ok, back to work, work, work. A fangal can't afford to waste precious time specially if you have an ENBUJOU DVD + 3 versions of 'SAMURAI' Single + (most likely) 3 versions of Best of Album + DAME CON TOUR DVD and a lot more surprises comin' up. So what am I doing here still?! *lol* JA~

old habits are hard to break

2007-06-25T19:02:00.000+08:00

Just when I thought that I won't be back to doramarathons, I was once again proven wrong. I guess it is one of those habits which is hard to break. In the middle of waiting for another Takizawa dorama special *dithers in dire anticipation* comes...

Yes, ALEXIEL-chan, if you are reading this, 'Hana Kimi' bug bit me ^^ I recently finished watching the Taiwanese version of 'Hanazakari no Kimitachi e' and with the rest of the jdorama fans, I am still awaiting the Japanese version to be shown soon. I enjoyed watching this immensely as the theme is light, funny and very entertaining. Just the right kind I needed before I dive into the Tackeypapa dorama special that would definitely dry out my tearducts (because of the Sarcoma-stricken son *sniff* or may also be because Tackey has a wife on this and it's Kyoko Fukada *BWAAAAHHH*). I even got another friend into watching 'Hana Kimi' too (why cant it be like pyramid-ing scheme everytime I get somebody hooked on Tackey, J-pop or any series so I can just kick back, relax and go ka$$$ching2x???). As I mentioned, it was posted on DramaWiki that the Japanese version is to be shown early next month and surely, it's gonna be IKEMEN PARADISE as the tagline goes. Proof of which is this --->

Can you even tell where the girl is?! Why are they all so serious?! This from an exclusive boys' school?!?! (O..O) C'mon, how can they all look so well-behaved *lmao* We'll see soon enough. So just to have a brief background on the characters, here are the three main ones you'll definitely look out for. I've also included the actors/actresses who played them for both Taiwanese and Japanese versions:

I was familiar with Taiwan's girlband S.H.E. but I didn't know that they act as well. Was impressed by Ella Chen's acting as a guy on this. She really looked like a little boy here though there are parts where it can be denied that she's totally made up of estrogens haha~ Maki Horikita, on the other hand, I have yet to be impressed. I have only seen about 2 of her doramas and the acting, for me, is coming out bland. Maybe, she'd do better on this.

Let me just say that Wu Zun is HAWT, HAWT, HAWT. He immediately takes a spot in my uragiri list and I am not the only one saying it...anou, Alexiel-chan, we are not the only ones saying it coz there are about millions of fangirls leaving him messages on his blog. I wasn't too stalker-ish no? Not so?! haha~ He fits the role of Izumi Sano. The brooding, athletic, loner type and must I say, he's an eyecandy. But I have great faith in Oguri Shun and I know that he'd do a very good Izumi Sano too as I've seen how he easily fits into character whatever it may be.

Jiro Wang is sooooo funny. His role as Jin Xiu Yi fell in love with Ella's character and it was a riot seeing him having an internal battle of whether he'd come out of the closet coz of what he feels for his bestfriend whom he thought the whole time was a guy or denying it. I have seen him on ISWAK too and he is great at playing the third wheel whom you can't help but love. But if I were to watch the Japanese version, it would be for Ikuta Toma whom I haven't seen in any doramas except for Tsubasa's 'NEVERLAND'. I don't know how he acts now but his Seto Osamu role is not very far to imagine from Nakatsu Shuichi--- crazy, loud and impulsive as well. Atleast, here he'll have more exposure.

Right now, I can't wait to see 'Hana Kimi' Japanese version and very much looking forward to 'Hana Kimi 2' Taiwanese version. But of course, my top priority would still be....*dithers takes deep, deep breath*....'Kimi Ga Kureta Natsu ~ Ganbareba, Shiawase Ni Nareru Yo~' for very obvious reasons *stocks up on tissue rolls*

credit to niko-niko.net for my hana kimi character profiles

going up, up and away

2007-06-25T17:00:00.000+08:00

It's been a very long time since I last visited Baguio, the Land of the Pines up north. The last time I went, an Ifugao woman at the Grotto refused my Dad's loose change after we had a souvenir photo op with them. My dad thought that the Ifugao woman must have been insulted by the act that she returned the coins. When he was walking away half-ashamed, the woman tapped my dad at the back asking for crisp P20 bills *smacks forehead* It was sad but can't really blame the woman for earning a living. Atleast, they don't beg outright for money like they do in some other places. Speaking of which, the reason for my return was this convent who came up with the perfect scheme to meet their mission without losing their dignity relying on others' kindness. They send Cordillera kids through college by making them work for it so they know the value of money. The kids make their famous fresh strawberry and ube jams on their spare time which people from everywhere come up for. But of course, the nuns made sure that school is still the top priority. It was really a noble mission and I am wishing that they'd be able to help more kids without sacrificing the integrity of it all.

Anyways, here I am standing amidst the pines at The Manor. It was a bit drizzling out after we had our lunch at Mile High but what the heck, it's a perfect spot for another photo op. When you take a day trip to Baguio, you just have to grab every chance you get in between shooting for a cover story, going around and developing a stiff neck while sleeping inside the van. But look at me, still smiling (must be the choco fondue over lunch or the fresh air around haha~). Comparing Baguio from the last time I was there, the place has improved a lot. Hey, there are more horses to ride on at Wright Park. And take note, their ribs aren't showing *lol* I refused riding before coz the horses were scarce and they don't look very healthy *guilt trip* Wanted to ride one but we just don't have the luxury of time. We passed by the Botanical Garden, Mines View Park and even took a short trip to the famed SM Mall Baguio. Personally, I think Baguio is better off without it but maybe the locals think differently coz the mall is packed. Oh well, you can't stop progress and all the bad sides to it...

Our very long day ended at 10pm with a Fantastic Four bucket meal from KFC and I headed home straight to my sweet, sweet bed. SUKI~~~

credit to sunshine for the baguio fotos including mine (^-^)

it's daddy time

2007-06-17T23:30:00.000+08:00

Haha Calvin, I'm afraid this particular constitution is not open for any amendments. Unlike friends, you cannot choose your family, or fathers, for this matter. Speaking of amendments, being the lawyer that my father is, he'd always throw me into a debate with him. He throws us ALL in a debate with him. From why we always prepare late for something to why I'm still up at 4am in the morning on a weekday to why I didn't vote for this particular person on recent elections to why we fancy watching local showbiz talk shows. The debates just keep comin'. And did I mention that he could be the most stubborn person ever if he wants to?! Like this afternoon, he was driving the family car to Eastwood. We were stopped at the U-turn by a PUJ who made an awkward turn right in the middle of the road that it almost bumped into the car infront of it. It stopped so my dad was finding a way around it. My mom insisted that we wait until the PUJ moves forward but my dad just can't wait. We moved forward thanks and no thanks to my dad's self-proclaimed driving skills, we came close to 1 inch away from getting scratched or even dented by the PUJ. Of course, that sorta ticked my mom off but my dad just have to end the whole thing by saying, "I know what I'm doing". He missed the turn where we were supposed to go right after he mouthed those words *lmao*

No, don't get me wrong. I am not complaining. My dad has been the best. Too good for us sometimes that he drives me into a guilt sessions when I've done something wrong. I don't know about my siblings but I have come to a point in my life when I'd want to be doing more for my parents than them for me. Even if they're not asking for it, the feeling can be very rewarding. Geez, am i really growing up?! Anyways, I just read this article on today's newspaper that a recent study reveals that women who got along well with their dads as children are likely to be attracted to men who resemble their fathers. Did I mention that my dad is a self-made, hardworking, wise, responsible, yasashii man who loves little kids??? Add to that, he's lean-built despite the fact that he has a particular fondness for beer. Hmmm, should I be stating the obvious what this study just revealed or you guys would give a go figuring it out?! Oh you must be living with neanderthals if you still dun know hehehehehehe~

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DAD!!!
Im happy that you are my appointed dad for life
and I won't settle for any other...

my turn to toron~

2007-06-11T17:07:00.000+08:00

TO-RON~ TO-RON~ TO-RON~ *lol* Can't blame Tsubasa if he goes toron all the way for his new niece. Im on it everytime looking at my nephew---one source of my joys these days. And now Gio starts to squee with glee when we make him fly and jump *kawaii* He is also beginning to turn over on his tummy and smile at us on first few minutes until he realizes he's trapped on the same position for quite a while that he starts to bob his little head and cry his baby desperate cry then Id carry him. My dad says he's starting to psyche us up. Like when I have to put him down to lie on his back, he would curl his lip and make a fake cry. I know it's fake coz he'd put on the face for a while but with no tears coming out. Just baby boo-hoo so he'd be carried. Of course, I know better but I always give in. Isn't that what aunties and uncles for?! *lmao* Adult mind manipulation at 5 months, hmmm I think he could give Darth Vader a run for his money XDDD

I wish he won't grow up too fast coz I want him to be grabbing my fingers with his baby hands and me sniffing his baby scent for a long, long time...

TO-RON~ TO-RON~ TO-RON~ TO-RON~ TO-RON~ TO-RON~ TO-RON~

PS: I chanced Tackey on Shounen Club last night and the funniest part for me would be when he was watching the Jrs practice. He suddenly turned to write something on a piece of paper. I thought he was taking notes since he's got his shiriasu face on until the camera followed what was on the paper ---- another ANPANMAN-looking doodle hahahahaha~ He's always funny like that.

~la~la~la~

2007-06-04T20:00:00.000+08:00

I've been living with a shadow overhead. I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed. I've been lonely for so long. Trapped in the past, I just can't seem to move on...

I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away. Just in case I ever need them again someday. I've been setting aside time to clear a little space in the corners of my mind. All I want to do is find a way back into love. I can't make it through without a way back into love.
I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine. I've been searching but I just don't see the signs. I know that it's out there. There's got to be something for my soul somewhere. I've been looking for someone to shed some light. Not just somebody to just get me through the night. I could use some direction and I'm open to your suggestions.

All I want to do is find a way back into love. I can't make it through without a way back into love. And if I open my heart again. I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end. There are moments when I don't know if it's real or if anybody feels the way I feel. I need inspiration  and not just another negotiation.
All I want to do is find a way back into love. I can't make it through without a way back into love. And if I open my heart to you, I'm hoping you'll show me what to do. And if you help me to start again. You know that I'll be there for you in the end.

That, my friends, is better heard that read so dozou ---> DiTHeRs' present LSS . A little more of this and Im on the road to my emo recovery (^^). Monday blues~

before sunrise

2007-05-27T05:05:00.000+08:00

The birdie on our clock just cuckoo-ed 5AM. I woke up in the middle of the night and been facing my laptop since, checking my personal email to clean up my inbox which have gathered about 200+ unread spams. For some reason, even if I have turned the anti-spam on, spams still manage to get in one way or another tsk tsk.

Anyways, I wasn't planning on blogging but for one reason...

To the girl who celebrates CHARLES SCHULZ's day,
it's time to celebrate yours....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
DEAR BOOTSIE!!!
The rest is on email ne~ Have a fun and fab time today.
And you owe me a libre hahahaha~

Oh and TxT Osaka con is later today. The last leg of the DAME CON tour finally coz atleast TxT can have a semi-break 'til July+August. I know rehearsals and preparations are still to be made for the solo projects so Im wishing that TxT would be eating all the ramen they can eat and rest as much as they can for the time-being coz all these performances get tedious. Needless to say, Tackey looked more and more like he's got a looooot of room for ramen these days (which I can say is different in my case as I've been told that Im gaining some---whopeee). Plus Im feeling something big is up on the last quarter of the year...

PS: With my TxT bit, that makes two (^~^)V

dame eyecandies

2007-05-23T19:00:00.000+08:00

I think it's about the right time to write something on . . .

You know that I am bound to---sooner or later ne . I was just leafing through the TxT Dame Con pamphlet and I am back to the TackeyTsuba trance. How could I not when it's my favorite boys looking back at me so intently?! As most TackeyTsuba fervent fans know, the new pamphlet is YIN-YANG themed. Consistently Black and White on cover and pages but mostly Tackey and Tsubasa in serious mode. My favorite would be the gatefold spread at the middle with TxT nuge shots showing side by side but when you open the gatefold, the spread above is shown. On the white area where 'TACKEY' is written, TxT are seen smiling and doing playful poses. Can you tell whom Tackey's mimicking on this particular pose??? *LMAOOO~*

I think it's either Tackey is doing a SADAKO or a SPIDERMAN hahahahaha~ Moving on, the black side where 'TSUBASA' is, TxT are shown in their signature brooding kakkoii poses a.k.a Winkup|Myojo|Potato|Popolo type shots. The rest of the pages are rounds of eyecandy that even my indifferent gay pal is now trying to bid for my one and only copy. Of course, I am not one who'd give up something so precious (to me atleast hehe). Anyways, here are some other pics from the pamphlet:

And we've come to the part that I give thanks ----> MAUMAU 本当にありがとう。計画Bはそれほど悪くありませんでしたね~~~ <333

umibe ni ikimashou~

2007-05-21T17:15:00.000+08:00

Spent a weekend at Tali with the crazy gang from work. It was a much needed change of scenery and fresh atmosphere. Plus, lots of laugh ^^ Wasn't really in the mood to take a dip so I just sat there under the shades and watch my workmates do little skimboarding attempts + swimming or dog paddling (whatever you call it) + sunburning XDDD. They guarded the waters while I guarded the Red Horse beers *hic* ahahaha~

Thank you to Sunshine + Pat for the Tali day & night shots. Your pics captured the beauty of Tali. Thank you to Jay for my feeling-emo pic. Actually, Im not feeling emo but feeling sleepy already. I think I was already asleep there only with my eyes open *lol*

ugleh, ugleh

2007-05-14T00:25:00.000+08:00

Later today, we will go vote for national elections. It wasn't really part of my plan to do so as I have better and more fruitful things up my sleeves to look forward to. Since it was postponed, I was left with no choice. DARN IT. How I hate Philippine politics. It's true what my parents say about political candidates these days---they fight for money not for service. And it's funny how these things get so obvious around the time when these politicians should keep their images clean and untainted. Political clans go all out against each other that I cannot even bring myself discussing how many casualties there are already. Then there are politicians who claim not to be corrupt but hey, they've got millions if not billions to spare for their political campaign. And they say that a national politician's annual salary is not even near a million! So why is there an overflowing money wastage around this time then?!! Why do these politicians enjoy evergreen pastures for production of campaign materials which unfortunately end up at our trash bins anyways?! Add to that, these politicians go around in their luxury vans during campaign period which is so contradictory to their supposed causes. How can you go serve your countrymen when you cant even walk with them? Can't even give up the luxuries you have been so accustomed to in your own campaign trail?! And the most interesting thing is amidst the lechon giveaways and the 'incentives', the present government says that they'd have yet to look into these things to qualify if they are indeed bribery. COME ON! It doesn't take a genius to know that any material or immaterial things which influence one's judgement especially during elections is a form of bribery. Oh just another proof of how stupidity can easily get into the government.

So later, Id be lucky if Id be able to come up with more than 3 candidates for Senatorial posts. I'll try but will not take chances if I really can't squeeze anything out. I'd rather go with nosebleeding than have a government uglier than what we already have. But okay, I won't be so nega about this since I get to have another holiday. Yipeeee!

to the bestest mom~

2007-05-13T16:18:00.000+08:00

To my SUPERMOM, who have put up with all the stress, the pains, the hurts, the patience, the sacrifices all these years, thank you very, very much. My fondest memories would always include the afternoons by the doorway. The summer sun illuminating the sala and you stroking my hair and my face while I lie my head on your lap. It never fails to put me to a very good snooze in no time (I wonder if your 'medication' would cure my insomnia now...). Thank you for being what you are and who you are. And I am sorry for the heartaches sometimes. I guess I am just being my stubborn self (which I probably got from you anyway hehehe V(^-^)V) May you get all the joys and happiness you deserve coz I always include that in my prayers.

To the rest of the supermoms I know, hope you be blest a thousand-fold for all the good things you have done. Stay SUPER! (^___^)

a wake-up call

2007-05-10T23:03:00.000+08:00

Allow me to be cryptic for this one entry. My theme song these days should have been THIS but in a snap, it turned to THIS.

No one asked for it to happen. No one expected it. No one wanted it. It's just things like these that immediately pull you back to reality when it starts to stare at you right in your face. And it takes a lot of will and strength to level up to the situation.

I have been living GREY'S ANATOMY (minus the McDreamies and McSteamies) for the past days. Without going into details, I have to say that it was the longest I have stayed in the hospital and I wasn't loving any minute of it. Hospital atmosphere gives me the creeps. Even if I wasn't the patient, I feel very uneasy walking around the corridors seeing sick people everyday. And there is something about the smell of hospitals which isn't very pleasant to my senses. If I were psychosomatic, I would have fallen ill myself. Funny that even my sister claims the same and she, herself, is a doctor. So it was such a great relief that whoever I was there in the hospital for had passed a critical medical procedure with success though it is definitely not a reason for complacency. Anyways, right now Im trying to find my way back to my routines and slowly Im getting there. It's just sad that along the way some sacrifices has to be made. Even if it is something which entails my own happiness *sniff*. But I've always believed that everything happens for a reason even if those reasons are unknown to us. So much as it is disheartening, I choose not to ponder much of it coz I know that one day it'll just happen and when it does, 'somebody' should start running ....... fast. REALLY FAST *lol*

the power of hiromichi

2007-04-28T14:52:00.000+08:00

I am still not finished watching 'ROMIO to JURIETO'. I can't believe that Id be finishing this modern Shakespeare dorama special of about 2 hours(?) in 3 or even 4 installments. It's just so un-Tackey fangal of me tsk.

Last night, I was able to reach this part and with due respect to Nagasawa Masami, I just want to write about it coz I find it funny and bizarre. Like I didn't expect it at all and it just shot me to a sudden burst of *lmao*...

Seriously, who'd expect that the naive, demure JURI would jump off from her room's balcony on the second floor, wearing her signature girly skirt at that (thank God for bloomers! XDDD), land straight on her knees on very hard concrete and still survive, leaving only her hair in minor shambles???!?! (O..O) I thought I was watching WONDER WOMAN in action XDDD And all it took was this ->

So I just want to say, MORITA HIROMICHI, you are a walking trigger to single women who's got balconies in their houses. Thank goodness I don't have a balcony in mine ^^

Now doesn't that remind you of an ongoing deodorant ad campaign (which I like btw) ----> he just turns nice girls naughty. And makes them believe that they could fly hahahaha~

salvador dali in our midst

2007-04-26T23:50:00.000+08:00

Tonight we play a guessing game. Based on these drawings, guess who got the best board whack after for having a "hidoi" drawing *lol*

Hmmm, Drawing no.1 was good. Looked like Kazuko-chan if you squint a bit or when you imagine her in one of her worst days hahaha. Drawing no.2, probably looked like Kazuko-chan ....... that is if I hold my breath really long until air goes up my head and I start having hallucinations ahahahahaha~ Chou evil me~ Drawing no.3, sugoooooiiiii yo~ That definitely would remind me of Kazu-chan. Clearly we know which drawing Kazu-chan likes the most ...... AND THE LEAST dakara our prized loser got this ---->

That *WHACK*, of course, came with a looot of Kazu-love haha. So we've once again bear witnessed to Takizawa's amusing, surreal, artistic skills *lmao*~ I never doubted that he's got a Dali in him hehehehe~

guess who's back?

2007-04-21T02:43:00.000+08:00

No, it's not Backstreet Boys nor Slim Shady :p It's BAKANISHI and from K•TTUN, it's KATTUN once again (^-^) Trish, may I ask you to please cover your eyes hehehee~

Anou saa JinJin, you went to America to study english right?! So I guess the one who subbed what you said is the one who's English-challenged?! He must be *lol* Anyways, here is a translated excerpt of JinJin's interview appearing with the group. Of course, with a few side comments by moi:

Other members have certainly developed themselves, but what do you think you got?
JIN: I stayed abroad... so I think something about me became stronger. Etou JinJin, just how strong are we talkin' here?! XD

Mentally?
JIN: I guess so. I can't tell myself.

Compared to how you felt before going to abroad, do you feel anything different towards your job? And also, did you mind KAT-TUN's activities while you were there?
JIN: Yes. I checked it on the Internet. So he checks on the internet too. Did he see all the rumors about him circulating then? What does he think of it, I wonder.

You were worried about KAT-TUN without you?
JIN: No, it wasn't like that kind of anxiety. I just wondered who was singing my part of the songs. Ueda was singing it. I thought "Uwaaa." It sounded fresh and cool. *coughNARCISSISTICcough* No wonder, you and Tackey are good friends coz birds of the same feathers are....friends hehehehe~

What about your feelings towards your work?
JIN: I'll work remembering what state of mind I was in when I came began working.

Please give a message to your fans in English. *JinJin gulps + trembles* hahaha~
JIN: In English?...Message?....Eh? (Kame tells him something)...HALLO.

Didn't it sound very Japanese? I second that Mr. Interviewer!
JIN: No. It sounds very different from how it sounded before I went. It sounds more like hello. Im sorry. Hmmmm....

Well, whatever JinJin. Im still happy that you're back. I can't believe Im saying this but I do miss hearing your falsettos so do your best your work ne~ XDDD and all the best to KATTUN. Yoooosh!

pic + interview credit to tackeyanna of tsinoy.com

post macau

2007-04-18T13:24:00.000+08:00

From left to right, we got ANDY + JACKIE + TACKEY (gorgeous!!!!) + SNOOTY (for rhyming purposes hehehe~) + JACKIE + SMILEY (^_^). Tackey mixed and mingled with Hongkong actors when he went to Macau early last year and he looked every inch a superstah! I was just reminded when he is sporting his shorter and darker 'do these days. Im really a big burunetto no Tackey fan coz his fair, flawless skin shines all the more against a dark frame of locks. Just one question...

Could the guy in the black suit with the corsage be Tackey's infamous manager?! *lol* JOHNNY-san, is that you???~~~ Coz from news of before, when Tackey flew to Macau last January '06, he only came with Manager-san (erm... that means Johnny right?!) and from the looks of these fotos, he sure knows his way around. He was actually introducing Tackey to some HK folks at the party on the first frame. So could it be? Sorry, I have a JOHNNY QUEST (not the western comic book character nor the animated show). Mission is to find the face to the name as Johnny is controversial himself (the paedo issues thrown at him *GULP*). Not that my life would be any different but just wanna see the man who churns the Jpop boyband factory. Same feeling I get with Tackey's 'GM to Takirengou LTD.' KOUTAN. Curious.....very curious *ala Snape*

Anyways, Im off to another important mission so blogger, dun miss me too much ne~ JA!!!

para sa 'yo ang laban na 'to

2007-04-15T16:35:00.000+08:00

Just finished watching the MANNY PACQUIAO - JORGE SOLIS WBC International Super Featherweight match on both SOLAR and GMA channels. Not really into this sports but with the family watching the game and getting excited over every Pacquiao jab, hook and punch, I was glued to the TV myself. It's undeniable that Pacquiao a.k.a PACMAN had a hard time with Mexico's undefeated Jorge Solis on this. He admitted it himself as he was aware of all the straight punches he got on the face. He even got a cut at his left brow from an 'accidental' headbutt on the 6th round. To be honest, I wasn't too sure if Pacquiao would win it this time. Jorge Solis seem to have studied Pacquiao's moves well and he dodged the punches that Pacman threw at him on earlier rounds. He was even able to squeezed in a few straight punches to Manny in between. He consecutively punched him on the face on one of the rounds but Manny was able to recover. He K.O-ed Solis on 8th round with a hooked jab that met Solis' dodges. Solis fell twice and Pacquiao kept the title.

So I am joining the rest of the country in saying, CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Manny Pacquiao for making us proud again. I hope you stick to this career rather than move to politics. POLITICS here is just pure evil so even the saints of saints can't be left untainted.

BIT OF TRIVIA: Did you know that the day Manny Pacquiao's fought with Erik Morales last November '06 was recorded to be one of the days with least crime in Manila?! I guess the criminals and the criminal-minded are big Pacquiao fans hehehehehe~

i got a 'hanamuke'

2007-04-11T18:02:00.000+08:00

Just taking a time off work to say--- Isa, I looooove your Easter greeting. That was a pleasant surprise ne~ I found 'it' sitting on my bed when I got home last night and I wasn't expecting anything. DOMO ARIGATOU GOZAIMASHITA! m(_ _)m Much as how tempting swiss chocolates sound, it was a wise decision not to send them over coz it might have melted on it's way here if ants haven't gotten to it first. But the alternative --- well, you know I LOVE IT!!! *muacks* *muacks* *muacks* You're not trying to convert me completely are you?! *lol* Anyways, for someone who just got a 'farewell gift', why am I still so happy and giddy and oh-so-thankful?! Well, it's because this is the 'farewell gift'---->

W-INDS ハナムケ (HANAMUKE/Farewell Gift) (^-^)

Not many of you know that I have taken a liking to listening to W-INDS songs. Well, only to a few W-INDS songs I've heard care of my very nice and sweet prize abjudicator *wink* *wink* And when I was fighting with insomnia last night, it was my companion. Up 'til this very moment, ハナムケ is still playing in my iTUNES. I loooove it!!! KEITA + RYOHEI + RYUICHI joutou! I can't help come up with these while watching the DVD clips coz it's just so obvious.

JOHNNYS + W-INDS SEPARATED AT BIRTH?

Now tell me if they truly are separated at birth coz these pairs could be casted as identical twins in a dorama hahaha~ Wait, do W-INDS act too?! (O.O)?

Anyways, before I go, here is W-INDS' 'HANAMUKE' mp3. Highly recommended for your listening pleasure (^_~) ISABELLE <3333

PS: MAU, your 'surprise' shot me in a different level. That one I'm still trying to recover from hehehe~ If you dun see me here, you know what I'm up to. Right now, still trying to be clear-headed but will be emailing you soon.

the calm before a storm

2007-04-09T23:56:00.000+08:00

O-kay--- I have to keep awake until my tummy gets settled from tonight's seafood extravaganza haha~ Mom and Dad just came back from Cavite and when they returned, they brought with them tahongs, shrimps, crabs and oysters. And Mom cooked them all coz she said they're best eaten while still fresh. I'm rather feeling sleepy after having my fill but sleeping after a food binge is just zettai ni no-no. I'm thinking of capping the night of with ocha so I won't be waking up in the middle of the night with indigestion *lol*

Anyways, tomorrow is gonna be back-to-work day and I feel like I wanted to cry (T-T). Nerve-wracking days are here again so I go watch TxT rabu-rabu on Domoto Kyoudai now coz that for sure, would make me feel better ^^ Thanks Sann! (^3^)

PS: Anne-chan, welcome back (though not here-back but there-back. Gets?!) from your Tokyo escapade. Thanks for calling me from there at 2AM to tell me your stories :p Thanks very much too for those Tackey pasalubongs. Buti na lang nag-stopover kayo sa Tower Records before you left. SUBARASHII hahaha~ I know you won't resist not getting any Matsujun and dun blame it all to me and my fangirl streaks. You know too well that you have it in you :p Looking forward to your CHERRY TREE fotos :p

egg-joy!

2007-04-08T01:14:00.000+08:00

and he keeps going, and going, and going, and going, and going, and going, and going, and going ......... *lmao*

It's 3 hours to the Easter mass that I will be attending with the family which means I've got 2 hours of sleep to relish. I'm gonna visit Mikoy after since he lives off a few blocks away from the Church and see if what my bro and sisters told me is true. They said that Mikoy doesn't reply to our doggie whistle anymore and he's become a snob (T-T) Oh parting is such sweet sorrow~ Dithers suddenly mouthing Shakespeare??? Can you guess why?! teehee~ Looking forward to the Easter lunch later. FOOOOOD!!!!!! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM!

talking japanese

2007-04-05T20:08:00.000+08:00

--- *(^____^)* ---

My friend Anne-chan is going to set her first steps into the land of the sushis and much as I wanted for us two to see Tokyo together for the first time, I am very happy that her first Tokyo adventure would be during Ohanami festival. She's always wanted to see the cherry blossoms which are non-existent in our tropical islands. Just too bad that poor me can't afford to go there with her right now. It might have been a blast to get lost there together but I know Anne's gonna have a blast on her own. She's bound to get into the unexpected ones ^^ I hope you have lotsa fun ANNE-chan~ And oh, please do bring me a Tackey (^.^)!!! hehehehe~

--- *(^____^)* ---

I am glad seeing Tackey looking good and genki after the nose accident. When he had his nose accident, I was so scared to find what 'damage' it could have brought his beautiful profile. I wouldn't be ready to forgive that stairs nor the laptop if anything changed *lol* And so it was the first thing that came to my mind when I watched the NEWS ZERO clip from BON-chan's (thanks BON!) Im sooo happy that he is looking just as himself ---- KANPEKI. The back-to-black hair is an added bonus. Kinda reminds me of his Enbujou days. Tsuba's bedhead look is also suteki. Once again we are reminded that they could just get away with anything ne~ If I were to sport my hair like that around here, Im sure to be chased with a hairbrush *lol*

--- *(^____^)* ---

Last Tuesday, I met up with another Tackey fan from around here. Even if it was just the 2 of us, we lost track of our time talking about THE 'topic' we love best *wink* I showed her the latest TxT Calendar and she talked about the latest doramas she had been watching. Before we know it, we spent almost 3 hours chatting and Im not even halfway my dinner yet. We were the last ones to leave the place and when we were just about to go our separate ways, I just realized that I forgot my takeouts---my delicious Temaki rolls!!! *slaps forehead* Yeah, blame Tackey for these sudden bouts of amnesia haha~

--- *(^____^)* ---

I am finishing the last episodes of 'HANA YORI DANGO 2' (thanks to Via). I just cant help comparing it to 'Meteor Garden 2'. I am quite sure that a lot of HYD2 fans would disagree with me (Via included V(^-^)V) for saying it but if I would have to pick, I'd still go for MG2. Although I know that the endings may not be the same (thanks to spoilers I've voluntarily read). I read that HYD2's ending is a little more interesting. But it must be that Jerry's DAO MING XI character has stuck to me like flypaper since I've seen it first and enjoyed it immensely that up 'til now when F4 is mentioned, it is still Taiwan's F4 that comes first in mind. But Matsujun is also good in HYD + HYD2 as DOMYOUJI. The rest of the HYD2 cast have improved since HYD and they have given justice to their roles. It's always a treat to hear them talk in English *lol*. I intend to finish the whole series this vacation and Im sure to enjoy the ending (^-^)

--- *(^____^)* ---

Funny that when friends see me these days, they are reminded of Japan. I've never been there and I was so sure that I don't have the word 'JAPAN' written across my face but I guess all these Tackey-craziness get around in my circles. This I realized when a friend has been talking about anime with me for some time and even asked me to watch some with him (Im not big on anime but I just couldn't break his otaku heart so I just kept saying that Im busy XDDD). Another friend asked me what the best fashion mags for men are in Japan (aside from 'MEN's NO-NO', I'm clueless. If anyone here can help me, that'd be great coz WINK-UP, MYOJO, POTATO, POPOLO just won't do! *lol* ). One let me listen to this Japanese defunct electonica band called 'Super Cars' and I have to say I'm liking it (too bad they are now, as I mentioned, defunct). A friend from work is getting back to her Naohito Fujiki-craze when she came back to do temporary work for my department. These and a lot others got me to thinking, could I have been talking about Tackey way too much?!(^-^)? Could it be?! Oh I wonder hee-hee-hee ~ ~ ~

PS: Thanks to the Lenten Season, I had the time to update (^_^)

our cabbage patch kid

2007-04-02T21:20:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, I went to my nephew's kiddie party at Jollibee Libis. He just turned 1 though he looked like a 2-year old. Needless to say, he is a big boy and you know what comes with big baby boys ----> CHAOS and an accident about to happen *lol* Migs loves to reach for things and puts them into his mouth. It's either that or he throws them around. He fancies tugging his ate's braids until she cries. He throws a tantrum when he wanted to practice walking. And he stuffs himself up with his favorite french fries while making a mess. But of course, he is a darling. He looks at you with his big, innocent eyes and you are once again fooled hehehehe~ Kids are such expert manipulators that you need not train them. Our Gio is already starting with us and we are his puppets on strings XDDD

Going back to the party, Migs had a Zoo-theme for his party and we let out three cute beasts in our midst. Of course, no hunters allowed XD

That's baby MIGS Tigger (the birthday boy), my UNCLE Mufasa (I asked him to pose vicious and he actually did. RAAAAWR~ *lol*) and of course, baby GIO Simba. Aren't they all cute? AWWWW~ Chotto, I know of *ahem* another cat that could fit right in...

PINK SEKUSHII NEKO TACKEY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~ Sorry, I just had a flooding of sexy cat memories just now..."NGGGIAAAW, sekushii cat!" *LMMMAOOO* Gawd, poor baby! I will avenge you Tackey!!! But please eat your Whiskas first ahehe~

Going back to the party AGAIN, I came as myself and my crazy cousin who was monkeying around said, "Hey, nice costume. Very authentic. Very natural." *dithers neighs and fly-kicks* hahahahaha~ Well actually, I retorted back with, "Oh, dun worry. I'll remind the waiters to get you table scraps for later. You will not go hungry tonight, dear cousin." HAHAHA. Daijoubu, that's what we call family love~

SO to our boy MIGS, I hope you grow up to become such a hottie like that pink sexy cat up there *(^____________^)* I also hope your friends would spare you of future (archive-able) embarrassments XDDD

happy burpdays

2007-03-29T15:00:00.000+08:00

YAAAATTA! Finally, I had the time to do some final (or almost-final) touches for this version. If I had a shoot today, I might not even been able to launch this in time for Tackey's birthday. And Snuffles will kill me coz I was the one who kept on pestering her to get her blog done by Tackey's birthday for what we so-called our "Tackey's 25th Birthday DOUBLE REVEAL" (^.^). So yeah, I am working my best here. Trying hard to finish whatever I can though I bet I still have some things to work on if I look hard enough which I really can't afford to do right now (T-T). Damn work. Damn deadlines. Damn insomnia.

O-kaaaay, let's start that again. That came out a lil off ne~ Not good for this special day. Hmmm, so it's Tackey's 25th Birthday. I wonder if it feels any different to him? Because it didn't feel any different to me when I had my 25th birthday. I just welcomed it like any of my other birthdays. I guess I'm not really big on birthdays though I make sure I celebrate it with family and friends. Well, just to mark the date (and get gifts hehehe). So who will Tackey be celebrating it with tonight?! Tsuba??? Koutan??? Makoto?!?! Yayoi-mama?!?! Zubari staff?!?! Dare no???! (o^-^o) I hope he celebrates it with them all so he'd have lots of fun tonight. Tackey, I dunno about the rest of you girls, but just for this special occassion I'd give my thumbs up on your beer binge *lol* If that would make your night, I'd even volunteer to pour some in your glass (if you can ...erm... volunteer to pay for my airfare so I could pour you some beer?! XDDD). Let's get drunk together and etou ... whatever after hahahaha~ *fans self* This is what I get for my bad sleeping habits ehehe. Seriously though, wherever you are, whatever you do, as long as you're happy, Im happy too~ (this is where the "awwwww" comes in XDDD To think, di pa tayo personal na magkakilala nito ha. Naku, lagot ka pag makilala pa kita hahaha ). Thank you very much, my pseudo-bf! *M-U-A-C-K-S*

From pseudo to reality, I'd also like to greet some special people who are also celebrating their birthdays today. To my cute, cute nephew (from my cousin) who reminds me so much of Cabbage Patch kids coz he looks like one,

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MIGS!!!!

Will see you at your party this Sunday. Gio would probably come as Mufasa if I can't help it. Still trying to find a better animal costume. Also, for my good, smart and beautiful friend who's probably sashaying her Bi vest in the streets of London these days,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBY!!!!

I hope the scarf I gave you gives you additional warmth with the vest *wink* *wink*. We don't get to talk much in your blog or email or whatever means but you know I wouldn't forget your birthday right?! Same as you wouldn't forget my birthday (^_~)....

With that, I think I have to go. Sorry that I can't stay long to celebrate coz as I type, new deadlines are coming in. WAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!

KIMOCHI v4 :: thoughts jumbled up in this lil head (^.^)

*skips happily*

ola!

the big 5

going emo

the lil red-haired girl

moemoe~

in the land of milkfishes

pit-pat-pit-pat

~yakusoku~

headline of the week

sugoi jyan!

侍

butai banzai

uber funneh!

dame dual kakoii smash

old habits are hard to break

going up, up and away

it's daddy time

my turn to toron~

~la~la~la~

before sunrise

dame eyecandies

umibe ni ikimashou~

ugleh, ugleh

to the bestest mom~

a wake-up call

the power of hiromichi

salvador dali in our midst

guess who's back?

post macau

para sa 'yo ang laban na 'to

i got a 'hanamuke'

the calm before a storm

egg-joy!

talking japanese

our cabbage patch kid

happy burpdays

skips happily