One month has passed. I’m still in the process of accepting the change. It was never easy and it will surely take a while before I could really move on. My only consolation was that the people I’ve left were also in the process of coping, at least to my knowledge.
The past thirty-one days has been very challenging. I had to do a lot of unlearning, learning and relearning. Although I am not yet “officially” immersed to the jungle, I feel the urgent need to reload my survival instincts, perhaps even overload it. When before I was so much in control, I learned that the new assignment was far different ~ in size and in shape. I will have to plunge myself into the deep waters, and slowly afloat my way to the top. That I think will be the best strategy.
If there’s one thing though that made this life changing event so easy for me, that would have been my new teammates ~ really helpful and very accommodating angels! It’s good that they have given me a heads up as to what are the things I should be very watchful of, and the things I could just put in stride. Not that I should be complacent, but at least sort the priorities.
The question now is ~ Am I still into it? I honestly couldn’t answer. What’s within me is the drive that never ceased, but I still need the fueling. And fueling is not mine to take right now. I must not be asked as to whom; I’d rather keep my mouth shut =).
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Nasaan na sila?
* Si Amanda na winner ng Season 2 ng Survivor Philippines? Sinasabi ko na nga ba at hindi sisikat ang babaeng ire. Buti pa si Justine Ferrer (my bet) at may regular show na, may indie movie pa. Buti din si Echo Caceres at kasama ni Justine sa movie. Si Jeff Gaitan at si Marvin Keiffer, buti na lang din at pasulpot-sulpot kahit pano sa mga shows ng GMA. Eh si Amanda Cooley (tama ba spelling?), asan na? At siyempre ang bestfriend niyang si Myka, asan na din?
* Si JC Tiuseco na winner naman ng Season 1? The last thing I read in the news eh ininterview si Maxene Magalona saying break na daw ang loveteam nila. Pwede pala yun, break na loveteam? Eh paano kung may show o movie kayo ule? Back to each other's arms ang drama? So si JLC at Bea, madalas magbreak at madalas din magkabalikan?
* Siyempre si Nene ng PBB Season 1. Buti na lang hindi ako nanuod nung time na yun ng PBB. Siyempre sina Bea Saw, Keanna Reeves, Ruben (forgot the surname)? Actually, madami pang alumni ng PBB ang nowhere to be found na ngayon. Nagpakasensational lang sila nun nasa loob sila ng bahay. Oh eh nasan na ba si Wendy Valdez? Kaya I have a feeling, ang MELASON ngayon lang yan. Up to a limited time lang. Hangga't may mga jologs silang fans, bibigyan yan ng ABS ng shows. Pagkakakitaan to the max. And pagkatapos, babush na ang chorvahan! Choks!
* Si Gerald Santos, Harry Santos, Brenan Espartinez ng Pinoy Pop Superstar? Dati nasa SOP sila (na wala na din ngayon). Si Gerald sabi ng pinsan ko minsan daw nagge-guest sa Walang Tulugan ni Kuya Germs. Hmmm... hindi kasi ako pwede sa sumpaang yan ng show ni Kuya Germs. Maaga akong natutulog pag Sabado hehehe.
* Si Jan Nieto? The last thing I know, may restaurant na sila nila Harry Santos at Gian Magdangal. Although I heard Jan will be in TV5 soon. Well, sana nga. (Although nasa FB ko yang si Jan).
* Si Bryan Termulo? Finishing his Nursing degree? Crush pa mandin siya ng friend kong si Ryan Salamat.
* Si Hero? Yun partner ng nawala na ding si Sandara Park? Ah oo nga, host din siya ng Walang Tulugan. Again, hindi po kasi ako nanunuod nun. Eh si Joseph Bitangcol?
* Si Ryza Cenon, Chynna Ortaleza at LJ Reyes? Hindi na kasi sila isinali sa Party Pilipinas hehehe...
* Si Mae Flores, Florie Mae, Jason Velasquez at Musica Cristobal? Mga tinalo ni Sarah Geronimo sa Search for a Star. Si Mark Bautista siyempre nasa GMA 7 na. Si Mau Marcelo nasa FB ko din at nasa Singapore ata.
Well, kung nasan man sila, eh di andun sila. :-) Di naman ako masyadong affected sa absentia nila.
* Si JC Tiuseco na winner naman ng Season 1? The last thing I read in the news eh ininterview si Maxene Magalona saying break na daw ang loveteam nila. Pwede pala yun, break na loveteam? Eh paano kung may show o movie kayo ule? Back to each other's arms ang drama? So si JLC at Bea, madalas magbreak at madalas din magkabalikan?
* Siyempre si Nene ng PBB Season 1. Buti na lang hindi ako nanuod nung time na yun ng PBB. Siyempre sina Bea Saw, Keanna Reeves, Ruben (forgot the surname)? Actually, madami pang alumni ng PBB ang nowhere to be found na ngayon. Nagpakasensational lang sila nun nasa loob sila ng bahay. Oh eh nasan na ba si Wendy Valdez? Kaya I have a feeling, ang MELASON ngayon lang yan. Up to a limited time lang. Hangga't may mga jologs silang fans, bibigyan yan ng ABS ng shows. Pagkakakitaan to the max. And pagkatapos, babush na ang chorvahan! Choks!
* Si Gerald Santos, Harry Santos, Brenan Espartinez ng Pinoy Pop Superstar? Dati nasa SOP sila (na wala na din ngayon). Si Gerald sabi ng pinsan ko minsan daw nagge-guest sa Walang Tulugan ni Kuya Germs. Hmmm... hindi kasi ako pwede sa sumpaang yan ng show ni Kuya Germs. Maaga akong natutulog pag Sabado hehehe.
* Si Jan Nieto? The last thing I know, may restaurant na sila nila Harry Santos at Gian Magdangal. Although I heard Jan will be in TV5 soon. Well, sana nga. (Although nasa FB ko yang si Jan).
* Si Bryan Termulo? Finishing his Nursing degree? Crush pa mandin siya ng friend kong si Ryan Salamat.
* Si Hero? Yun partner ng nawala na ding si Sandara Park? Ah oo nga, host din siya ng Walang Tulugan. Again, hindi po kasi ako nanunuod nun. Eh si Joseph Bitangcol?
* Si Ryza Cenon, Chynna Ortaleza at LJ Reyes? Hindi na kasi sila isinali sa Party Pilipinas hehehe...
* Si Mae Flores, Florie Mae, Jason Velasquez at Musica Cristobal? Mga tinalo ni Sarah Geronimo sa Search for a Star. Si Mark Bautista siyempre nasa GMA 7 na. Si Mau Marcelo nasa FB ko din at nasa Singapore ata.
Well, kung nasan man sila, eh di andun sila. :-) Di naman ako masyadong affected sa absentia nila.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Lindol!!!
Magnitude 6.1 or 6.2 whatever. One thing funny is that I am inside the rest room peeing. What if I am doing the more gross thing then the building collapsed (*knock on wood*)? It will be too shameful to imagine that my body will be retrieved sitting in a bowl with no pants nor undies... Oh my Golly!
Thank God we're all safe here in the office! Hope everyone else is!
Thank God we're all safe here in the office! Hope everyone else is!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
How Far did my Early Idol Bets Go?
BOYS:
Casey James - Top 12
Aaron Kelly - Top 12
Lee Dewyze - Top 12
Michael Lynche - Top 12
Alex Lambert - Top 16. I felt sad when he got the boot last night. :-(
Tim Urban - Top 12
Hit Rate - 5/6
GIRLS:
Didi Benami - Top 12
Janell Wheeler - Top 24
Lacey Brown - Top 12
Haeley Vaughn - Top 20. I got annoyed of her when she did Miley Cyrus' The Climb. Good that she got the boot.
Katie Stevens - Top 12
Crystal Bowersox - Top 12
Hit Rate - 4/6
Not bad, actually...
Extra: My bet for the win: Crystal Bowersox. I initially predicted a boy would win again... but seeing Crystal perform week-by-week makes me think she's really the one to beat. Second Honors to Casey James. No need for me to name a Third Honor ~ really, what's the point? :-)
Casey James - Top 12
Aaron Kelly - Top 12
Lee Dewyze - Top 12
Michael Lynche - Top 12
Alex Lambert - Top 16. I felt sad when he got the boot last night. :-(
Tim Urban - Top 12
Hit Rate - 5/6
GIRLS:
Didi Benami - Top 12
Janell Wheeler - Top 24
Lacey Brown - Top 12
Haeley Vaughn - Top 20. I got annoyed of her when she did Miley Cyrus' The Climb. Good that she got the boot.
Katie Stevens - Top 12
Crystal Bowersox - Top 12
Hit Rate - 4/6
Not bad, actually...
Extra: My bet for the win: Crystal Bowersox. I initially predicted a boy would win again... but seeing Crystal perform week-by-week makes me think she's really the one to beat. Second Honors to Casey James. No need for me to name a Third Honor ~ really, what's the point? :-)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Telephone Bloopers
Ady: Hello, Good Morning po. S***** C******** Beach Resort po ito?
Employee: Yes, Sir.
Ady: Ah mag-inquire lang po sana ako kung may available pa po kayong room on April 17 good for 20 pax.
Employee: Ah Sir puwede po bang makuha yun pangalan ninyo?
Ady: Adrian Manay po
Employee: Po?
Ady: Adrian Manay po. A D R I A N
Employee: Sir E D R
Ady: Ah hindi po. A D R I A N po.
Employee: Ano po?
Ady: Alpha Delta Romeo India Alpha Nancy
Employee: Huh?
Ady: Ah pwede po bang makausap na lang yun Manager mo?
Employee (to his seatmate perhaps): Huy pare, eto ikaw na kumausap, hindi ko maintindihan ang haba kasi ng pangalan. Alpha Delta Romeo daw
Second Employee: Yes, Sir.
Ady: Yes, nagiinquire sana ako kung available pa kayo sa April 17, good for 20 pax.
Second Employee: Ah sir pwedeng makuha na lang ang contact number ninyo saka email address ninyo?
Ady: Ah okay. (Give ko yun office phone number).
Second Employee: Sir, yun email address ninyo po?
Ady: (gave my office email)
Second Employee: Sir, ano po spelling, E D R
Ady: Ah hindi po. Alpha Delta Romeo India Alpha Nancy *** @accenture.com po
Second Employee: Sir, Accentury po
Ady: Ay hindi po. A C C E N T U R E po
Second Employee: Ah okay po. Yun Accenture ninyo po ba, COME (?) o PH
Ady: Sir, COM po hindi po COME, hindi din po PH
Second Employee: Ah okay sige po. Email na lang po namin kayo
Ady: Wait, Reservation Officer po ba itong kausap ko?
Second Employee: Ay hindi po, trainee lang po kame. Pero wag po kayo mag-alala, kontrolado naman po namin lahat. Mabibigyan po namin kayo ng quotation.
(yeah right, kontrolado ninyo nga pero ang tenga ninyo, I doubt!)
Ady: Oh siya sige hintayin ko na lang yun email ninyo. By the way, pakisabihan yun una kong kausap, magsanay sumagot ng telepono ng mahasa ang kaniyang telephone skills.
(ANG MEAN KO! BOW!)
Employee: Yes, Sir.
Ady: Ah mag-inquire lang po sana ako kung may available pa po kayong room on April 17 good for 20 pax.
Employee: Ah Sir puwede po bang makuha yun pangalan ninyo?
Ady: Adrian Manay po
Employee: Po?
Ady: Adrian Manay po. A D R I A N
Employee: Sir E D R
Ady: Ah hindi po. A D R I A N po.
Employee: Ano po?
Ady: Alpha Delta Romeo India Alpha Nancy
Employee: Huh?
Ady: Ah pwede po bang makausap na lang yun Manager mo?
Employee (to his seatmate perhaps): Huy pare, eto ikaw na kumausap, hindi ko maintindihan ang haba kasi ng pangalan. Alpha Delta Romeo daw
Second Employee: Yes, Sir.
Ady: Yes, nagiinquire sana ako kung available pa kayo sa April 17, good for 20 pax.
Second Employee: Ah sir pwedeng makuha na lang ang contact number ninyo saka email address ninyo?
Ady: Ah okay. (Give ko yun office phone number).
Second Employee: Sir, yun email address ninyo po?
Ady: (gave my office email)
Second Employee: Sir, ano po spelling, E D R
Ady: Ah hindi po. Alpha Delta Romeo India Alpha Nancy *** @accenture.com po
Second Employee: Sir, Accentury po
Ady: Ay hindi po. A C C E N T U R E po
Second Employee: Ah okay po. Yun Accenture ninyo po ba, COME (?) o PH
Ady: Sir, COM po hindi po COME, hindi din po PH
Second Employee: Ah okay sige po. Email na lang po namin kayo
Ady: Wait, Reservation Officer po ba itong kausap ko?
Second Employee: Ay hindi po, trainee lang po kame. Pero wag po kayo mag-alala, kontrolado naman po namin lahat. Mabibigyan po namin kayo ng quotation.
(yeah right, kontrolado ninyo nga pero ang tenga ninyo, I doubt!)
Ady: Oh siya sige hintayin ko na lang yun email ninyo. By the way, pakisabihan yun una kong kausap, magsanay sumagot ng telepono ng mahasa ang kaniyang telephone skills.
(ANG MEAN KO! BOW!)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Hang On
When life has turned to its lowest circumstances,
Count on me.
When sorrows became horrendous,
Deem with me.
When successes turn into hatred,
Bear with me.
When triumphs are unfeasible,
Give your hands to me
I'll hold you tight.
When you became lost,
Look for me... I'll be your light.
You have made things easy for me to see,
You have turned my downs to ups.
You distorted my sorrows into bliss,
You made me a better person.
Now it's your turn...
Asking for help...
Longing for a soul to stand with...
Wanting an ear to snoop...
Craving for a heart to understand...
Searching for another soul to uplift yours...
When things became shaky, I am here.
When verve became tough, I assume.
When ecstasy subsides, I will carry you.
When you think you became worthless;
When you became senseless,
To be your refuge and strength,
To be your light and your guide,
To be your friend and cohort,
To these promises I have made,
HANG ON, my love... Hang On...
Count on me.
When sorrows became horrendous,
Deem with me.
When successes turn into hatred,
Bear with me.
When triumphs are unfeasible,
Give your hands to me
I'll hold you tight.
When you became lost,
Look for me... I'll be your light.
You have made things easy for me to see,
You have turned my downs to ups.
You distorted my sorrows into bliss,
You made me a better person.
Now it's your turn...
Asking for help...
Longing for a soul to stand with...
Wanting an ear to snoop...
Craving for a heart to understand...
Searching for another soul to uplift yours...
When things became shaky, I am here.
When verve became tough, I assume.
When ecstasy subsides, I will carry you.
When you think you became worthless;
When you became senseless,
To be your refuge and strength,
To be your light and your guide,
To be your friend and cohort,
To these promises I have made,
HANG ON, my love... Hang On...
Tsk! Tsk!
So I failed! Thrice in a row!
Paul Jake Castillo ended up as a first runner up in PBB. Was I surprised? Not at all, actually. I knew from the start that this young businessman does not stand a chance against the millions (?) of fans of the eventual big winner. And like what I’ve mentioned in my last entry about PBB, I am to respect what has been proclaimed ~ I sure know that the verdict will no longer be reversed, period.
Rocco Nacino ended up last in the remaining three male survivors of Starstruck. The search was won by a less-talented but a more popular guy in terms of text and online voting. On the other hand, Diva Montelaba settled for the First Princess title, losing to a more marketable half-Filipina half-Moroccan contestant (this claim I am in agreement with). The proclamation of the Starstruck winners last Sunday affirmed that text votes was the major factor in determining this season’s winners, unlike the previous editions when “talent itself” was used as the real measure. This edition also made me less-reliant in the council’s capability to judge; for since the very beginning, we have opposing thoughts on the contestants ~ it was very obvious that they have their own favorites among the contestants. Of course I am not happy with the Final Judgment results, but who am I to whine? I am just a believer of the talents of Rocco and Diva. Well, I better not give up, for the real challenge can be won two-three years from now. Let’s see who among these five would have lasting careers by then.
I just hope though that with American Idol I have better playing cards! Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Didi Benami and Katie Stevens, please give your best shots!
Paul Jake Castillo ended up as a first runner up in PBB. Was I surprised? Not at all, actually. I knew from the start that this young businessman does not stand a chance against the millions (?) of fans of the eventual big winner. And like what I’ve mentioned in my last entry about PBB, I am to respect what has been proclaimed ~ I sure know that the verdict will no longer be reversed, period.
Rocco Nacino ended up last in the remaining three male survivors of Starstruck. The search was won by a less-talented but a more popular guy in terms of text and online voting. On the other hand, Diva Montelaba settled for the First Princess title, losing to a more marketable half-Filipina half-Moroccan contestant (this claim I am in agreement with). The proclamation of the Starstruck winners last Sunday affirmed that text votes was the major factor in determining this season’s winners, unlike the previous editions when “talent itself” was used as the real measure. This edition also made me less-reliant in the council’s capability to judge; for since the very beginning, we have opposing thoughts on the contestants ~ it was very obvious that they have their own favorites among the contestants. Of course I am not happy with the Final Judgment results, but who am I to whine? I am just a believer of the talents of Rocco and Diva. Well, I better not give up, for the real challenge can be won two-three years from now. Let’s see who among these five would have lasting careers by then.
I just hope though that with American Idol I have better playing cards! Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Didi Benami and Katie Stevens, please give your best shots!
Friday, February 19, 2010
My Early Idol Bets
American Idol is back and yes, my addiction follows.
Aaron Kelly - this 16-year old kid reminds me of David Archuleta. I won't be surprised if he will be in the Top 5.
Lacey Brown - this second timer could really sing... and I hope victory is hers on this second try.
I know this is too early but I already have my faves. Based on their stage presence (which I tend to put more weight on), their performances in their respective auditions and in their performances in Hollywood week, here's my list of American Idol Season 9's creme dela creme.
Let's start with the boys...
Casey James - a Top 5 material. Kara likes him a lot. And surely, his good looks will give him millions of text and phone votes.
Aaron Kelly - this 16-year old kid reminds me of David Archuleta. I won't be surprised if he will be in the Top 5.
Lee Dewyze - his good looks will push him through the Top 12, I bet.
Michael Lynche - oh the Daddy who was in Hollywood when wifey delivered their first child. I admire how this guy maintained his focus during the Hollywood week despite what could be the biggest emotional battle he's been going through.
Alex Lambert - is he related to my sentimental fave, Adam Lambert?
Tim Urban - he can easily join the Jonas Brothers with his hair, but can also give David Cook a run for his money.
And now the girls...
Didi Benami - being inspired by a departed bestfriend to continue her passion in singing is what made me like this girl. Plus her good looks. Plus her voice. And singing Kara DioGuardi's TERRIFIED won her much applause. It's too early to say, but I want this girl to win...
Janell Wheeler - Good looks - check. Great Singing Voice - check. And I heard she used to date one famous football star from Florida? While this association to a famous person could work to her advantage, I think Janell will be a shoo in to the Final 12 because she simply has the talent.
Lacey Brown - this second timer could really sing... and I hope victory is hers on this second try.
Haeley Vaughn - the countrygirl who rules the stage whenever she performs! I think this girl has it! And to me, she's far better than Fantasia Barrino. Do I smell a win for this girl? Well, not impossible.
Katie Stevens - Isn't she a sweetie?
Crystal Bowersox - this Mom was really a good singer. And her version of "Natural Woman" in Hollywood Week left me mesmerized and wanting for more...
What about you, who are your bets?
Thursday, February 18, 2010
I had a bad dream...
Devil Dream Meaning. Psychological Meaning: The devil in your dream may personify your fear or repressed desires that have been buried in the underworld of the unconscious. In reality, the unconscious mind is not full of evil demons and satanic forces; it is your inner resource that gives energy and wisdom. Your own fear of the unknown prevents you from finding the wholeness and healing that the unconscious offers. Alternatively, the Devil may symbolize evil words and deeds that you or others have been displaying in waking life. What the devil fears most is light and love. Honesty and kindness may be the right form of conduct to overcome the perceived evils that trouble you.
Devil Dream Meaning. Mystical Meaning: The figure of Satan occurs in the Jewish Christian and Islamic traditions. Originally he was a god that represented fertility and the powers of Nature. Similarly the cloven footed god Pan of the ancient Greeks was a god of the abundance of nature. These ancient symbols of fertility are sometimes used by the unconscious to show the inauguration of a new phase of psychological growth.
From: http://www.dreamsleep.net/
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I can’t remember when I last had a nightmare, but my dream last night super frightened the bitch out of me. There was a woman who’s possessed by an evil spirit and her face was all black. The exorcist was really having a hard time pulling the evil spirit out of the woman’s body. I can’t remember what my participation in the said exercise was, but the last scene was the one I vividly remembered ~ the possessed woman stared on me, with her eyes wide open.
When I checked my cellphone’s clock it was only 1:32 AM. I had a hard time going back to sleep for when I start closing my eyes the nightmare seems to continue. I also was not brave enough to go out of my room to pee or to drink a glass of water, despite my wanting. Fortunately though after some 20 minutes and after uttering one Hail Mary, I fell asleep again and woke up when my phone alarmed that I should get ready for work.
Based on the above, my dream personified a fear or repressed desires. Hmmm, that was a big check. It also symbolizes evil words and deeds that I have been displaying in my waking life. It was again a big check.
But the biggest check ~ I don’t want another nightmare. While I cannot promise I’ll be as tamed as a sheep, my only want right now is to be peaceful. Dear Lord, please help me…
Devil Dream Meaning. Mystical Meaning: The figure of Satan occurs in the Jewish Christian and Islamic traditions. Originally he was a god that represented fertility and the powers of Nature. Similarly the cloven footed god Pan of the ancient Greeks was a god of the abundance of nature. These ancient symbols of fertility are sometimes used by the unconscious to show the inauguration of a new phase of psychological growth.
From: http://www.dreamsleep.net/
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I can’t remember when I last had a nightmare, but my dream last night super frightened the bitch out of me. There was a woman who’s possessed by an evil spirit and her face was all black. The exorcist was really having a hard time pulling the evil spirit out of the woman’s body. I can’t remember what my participation in the said exercise was, but the last scene was the one I vividly remembered ~ the possessed woman stared on me, with her eyes wide open.
When I checked my cellphone’s clock it was only 1:32 AM. I had a hard time going back to sleep for when I start closing my eyes the nightmare seems to continue. I also was not brave enough to go out of my room to pee or to drink a glass of water, despite my wanting. Fortunately though after some 20 minutes and after uttering one Hail Mary, I fell asleep again and woke up when my phone alarmed that I should get ready for work.
Based on the above, my dream personified a fear or repressed desires. Hmmm, that was a big check. It also symbolizes evil words and deeds that I have been displaying in my waking life. It was again a big check.
But the biggest check ~ I don’t want another nightmare. While I cannot promise I’ll be as tamed as a sheep, my only want right now is to be peaceful. Dear Lord, please help me…
Friday, February 12, 2010
Someone gave me a Valentine present...
Oh di ba?
Wish ko lang, SOMEONE nga talaga ang nagbigay. That's a Maxicare Bear actually; they gave it as a Valentine present to their clients. I remember last year they give me 3 cakes ~ one in the morning, one during lunchtime and one in the afternoon ~ as if they're saying I LOVE YOU. I wonder ngayon bakit bear na lang ang gift nila.
But just the same, thank you pa din Maxicare. Thanks for remembering me this VDay.
Sana next VDay, SOMEONE na talaga ang magbibigay. Ang landi!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Oh My Jolina... Whahappened?
In my last entry I mentioned I am excited to see Jolina in the GMA 7' s upcoming show "Panday Kids" mainly because she'll be doing a different role.
(Ang TV Days)
I heard she's gonna launch a new image and that glued me to SOP last Sunday (yes, I've been missing this show lately since my Ate Regine is on an indefinite hiatus and since the show is not as exciting as before). I thought she will stage a rock-ista look as she may be influenced by her current beau (Rivermaya's Mark Escueta).
Only to be disappointed...
I know that an artist should constantly evolve; BUT I also think evolving is not synonymous to subjecting yourself to a ludicrous fashion crime. I know that Jolina has once been a fashion icon ~ we can no longer deny her colorful hair accessories were once a fad ~ but seeing her new look last Sunday in SOP and in Showbiz Central made me utter, "Oh my, is she sick?!".
While her contemporaries Claudine Barretto and Judy Ann Santos have catapulted themselves as fashion big-whos, to me, Jolina is now trailing the opposite side.
I bet you guys will agree...
From this...
(Ang TV Days)
To this...
(Gimik Days)
To this...
(Pinoy Idol Judging Stint)
To this...
(Newest Look - Lady Gaga inspired)
Tsk tsk Jolina! I wonder what Madam Auring would have to say...
Sunday, January 31, 2010
I am looking forward to...
People who know me know that I am a great showbiz addict. If there will be exams on Mondays about the previous Sunday’s topics on the Buzz and Showbiz Central, I’ll surely pass it with flying colors. And being a showbiz buff that I am, I always make it a point to be aware of the upcoming movies, shows and stars. Having said that, I am listing down in this entry my most anticipated movies, TV shows and TV stars in the coming months. This is irregardless though of the TV network where these shows and stars will be shown and seen.
Habang May Buhay – Juday’s New Teleserye
I’ll confess now, I am a Juday fanatic. Although it’s been only lately that I liked her. She didn’t get my fancy as a kid in Ula, Ang Batang Gubat. I also got bored of her Mara story. I think she got me in Ysabella; perhaps because the show was really good, and her support cast were really great ~ Coney Reyes, Derek Ramsay, Ryan Agoncillo, etc. Now that she has a new nurse-serye (three years in the making, with 5-6 directors helming), I look forward in watching Nurse Jane’s struggles and victories.
Princess Snell aka Marjorie Corwith of Starstruck
This afternoon while watching Showbiz Central, I learned that Princess Snell of Starstruck once posed in FHM via the name of Marjorie Corwith. Blatantly, the avenger admitted that she did the pictorial two years ago and was very proud of it. Whoa! When she was still in the search I rooted for this girl, despite her attitude problem which is always mentioned by her co-survivors. I know she has great potentials; and knowing that she once had the courage to do something that not all teeners her age would try, must I say now, Move Over, Katrina Halili!
Diva Montelaba of Starstruck
This Starstruck girl from
Rocco Nacino of Starstruck
First question: Is he from my hometown? I am seeing tarps campaigning for him and take note, these were posted side by side the tarps of the politicians running for local seats here in Calamba. I heard he is from Cagayan,
Paul Jake Castillo of PBB
My previous entry was actually about PBB. You better read that one to know why this lad from
Of All the Things - Regine-Aga Movie
Do I need to explain? Come on! All Regine fans like me are looking forward for a reunion movie with Aga. Their last movie together was like 6-7 years ago and they had separate and successful love partnerships already, but the chemistry is still there and is as exciting as their first tandem! For suckers of romance and love stories like me, prepare to fall in love again!
Miss You Like Crazy – Lloydie-Bea Movie
I first saw the trailer when I watched the Kimerald movie. Am I a fan I am not sure. But what’s certain is that, I always feel the cheesy feeling while watching their movies. These two (and their directors) really know how to win the hearts of their viewers. Star Cinema has another blockbuster in the can. Ohh by the way, I love their metaphor on
DIVA – Primetime Show of Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez = DIVA. DIVA = a show to watch for! Hello!!! I need not explain again!
Panday Kids
This show will take a ride in the box-office success of Panday of Bong Revilla on 2009’s Filmfest (disclaimer: I didn’t watch the movie!). Well, that’s a good move for GMA. And casting a new set of stars and presenting a new story are even greater efforts. It’s good to watch Jolina again ~ I am not her fan but seeing her doing a different role is a welcome change. And Marvin Agustin as Lizardo sounds spicy! I am hoping though that the show gets good ratings when it’s shown.
Encantadia New Saga
I’ll claim that Encantadia was one of the biggest shows GMA 7 had in the recent years (pwede ding the Philippine TV had in the recent years). The story of four fairy sisters hooked us all night by night with its twists, not to mention the commendable performances of all its cast. The show gave the most solid foundation to Dingdong Dantes’ status right now as a leading man. Iza Calzado became a household name because of her role as Amihan. Sunshine Dizon’s claim as the best actress of her league was proven by her outstanding performance as Pirena. Karylle as Alena was simply stunning, and thanks to this show her then real-life relationship with Dingdong was extended to TV (and we all know that they are no longer together now). Diana Zubiri was the perfect choice as Danaya ~ sexiness exuded, strength of a woman incarnated. I wonder who’s gonna take their roles in the next Encantadia Saga, but here are my recommendations: Pauleen Luna or Alessandra De Rossi (who went back to being Kapuso again) as Pirena, Carla Abellana as Amihan, Geoff Eigenmann as Ibarro, Frencheska Farr as Alena and Nadine Samonte as Danaya.
Now, what about you? What are you looking forward to?
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Doubling Up in PBB
Again I’ll say that I’m a sucker for reality-based shows. I had entries before airing my thoughts on the winning of a certain candidate and of course, the losing of another. Perhaps because I myself want to join this kind of show, but that of course is another story.
The current season of Pinoy Big Brother will surely not pass without my critique-ing. After my sometimes boring and sometimes busy work day, the best way to cap the night is for me to watch this show ~ laughing in the sometimes corny antics of the housemates, relishing some of their life dramas and yes, dissecting all its twists to the bones (it’s either I keep my thoughts to myself or bombard my dear friend Yeth with my comments thru texts).
Rica Paras was my choice for the Big Winner title, but we all know it is no longer his/her game (here I go again with this pronoun confusion!). I admire his/her wit and strength in handling all the tasks. But now that he/she has been booted out, I will be putting my bets to Paul Jake Castillo, the rich kid from Cebu. His maturity, leadership and fair judgment in everything are simply impressive.
In my mind though, I’m afraid there will be a repeat of the Ejay Falcon versus Robi Domingo mêlée, knowing that there is a loveteam inside the house that gained a huge legion of followers already. It is known to us that the past two weeks when the MELASON alternately got nominated for eviction, both of them got the big chunk of the combined save and evict text votes. Fit Paul Jake with them, the former might lose; unless otherwise, the Castillos from Cebu would be willing to lose millions of their riches buying cell cards to vote for the kid ~ a step I don’t think they’ll do. First, Paul Jake does not need to win this because of the pot money; obviously that’s just a penny compared to his family’s riches. And second, it’s foolish to gamble in a game whose winner will be mostly decided by the people and producers behind the show.
Speaking of this loveteam, I honestly think the MELASON should be nominated this week for eviction. Their willingness to sacrifice the task to avoid hurting physically the ex-housemates is simply unreasonable. Bottom line is, you were a given a task. The other party was also given the task to make sure you won’t be able to fulfill yours. So that calls for a dog-eats-dog attitude, right? No compromise! Your friendship should be set aside. Come on! These are just tasks. Unless of course your definition of friendship is too shallow, forego the quarter of your pot money and then accept the mockery because of your impracticality (and foolishness, must I say!)
Here’s my game plan (and let’s insert the Survivor “alliance approach” hehehe), when one housemate leaves the house tonight, the following will be left: Mariel, Paul Jake, MELASON, plus the three safe ones from the current set of nominees. When the remaining seven housemates cast their votes tomorrow for the new set of nominees for eviction, the five housemates should concentrate on nominating the loveteam. That would give the loveteam at least five nominations and at most, ten nominations. On the other hand, the most number of nominations that the MELASON could toss to the other group is four if both of them would go for two people only (you do the Math!). If they would instead spread their votes to the five housemates, that would be better; surely, only the two of them will become nominees for next week’s eviction.
Why I am suggesting this? Let’s accept the fact that one or two slots in the Big Four are sure for the MELASON already, and a window to boot one of them out increases the chances of winning for the five other housemates since there will be three slots available for them to fight for ~ easy access to the Php 500,000 winnings of the Second Big Placer, right? (Assuming that one of the MELASON will be proclaimed Big Winner).
By the way, I’d like to make it clear that I am not totally against the MELASON. It’s just that this week I saw their lame sides. Should they win, I’ll be silent and sure to respect the opinion of the majority.
And of course, I wouldn’t finish this entry without naming my winners. If one of the MELASON would be out next week (which I think should really happen), this would be my winners' list: PAUL JAKE, one from the MELASON, KATH and then MARIEL. If the MELASON, by the votes of their fans would be kept intact, then this would be my order: PAUL JAKE, MELASON and KATH. I'll repeat, Paul Jake is my Big Winner but if ABS-CBN execs don't want him to win, then so be it! Wala naman akong magagawa, hindi naman ako ang kikita eh!
Hmmm, before GMA gets jealous, I will be writing another blog on the Starstruck search. But please, don’t boot Rocco Nacino and Diva Montelaba out yet or else, I’ll shred the blog’s draft.
Have a good day!
The current season of Pinoy Big Brother will surely not pass without my critique-ing. After my sometimes boring and sometimes busy work day, the best way to cap the night is for me to watch this show ~ laughing in the sometimes corny antics of the housemates, relishing some of their life dramas and yes, dissecting all its twists to the bones (it’s either I keep my thoughts to myself or bombard my dear friend Yeth with my comments thru texts).
Rica Paras was my choice for the Big Winner title, but we all know it is no longer his/her game (here I go again with this pronoun confusion!). I admire his/her wit and strength in handling all the tasks. But now that he/she has been booted out, I will be putting my bets to Paul Jake Castillo, the rich kid from Cebu. His maturity, leadership and fair judgment in everything are simply impressive.
In my mind though, I’m afraid there will be a repeat of the Ejay Falcon versus Robi Domingo mêlée, knowing that there is a loveteam inside the house that gained a huge legion of followers already. It is known to us that the past two weeks when the MELASON alternately got nominated for eviction, both of them got the big chunk of the combined save and evict text votes. Fit Paul Jake with them, the former might lose; unless otherwise, the Castillos from Cebu would be willing to lose millions of their riches buying cell cards to vote for the kid ~ a step I don’t think they’ll do. First, Paul Jake does not need to win this because of the pot money; obviously that’s just a penny compared to his family’s riches. And second, it’s foolish to gamble in a game whose winner will be mostly decided by the people and producers behind the show.
Speaking of this loveteam, I honestly think the MELASON should be nominated this week for eviction. Their willingness to sacrifice the task to avoid hurting physically the ex-housemates is simply unreasonable. Bottom line is, you were a given a task. The other party was also given the task to make sure you won’t be able to fulfill yours. So that calls for a dog-eats-dog attitude, right? No compromise! Your friendship should be set aside. Come on! These are just tasks. Unless of course your definition of friendship is too shallow, forego the quarter of your pot money and then accept the mockery because of your impracticality (and foolishness, must I say!)
Here’s my game plan (and let’s insert the Survivor “alliance approach” hehehe), when one housemate leaves the house tonight, the following will be left: Mariel, Paul Jake, MELASON, plus the three safe ones from the current set of nominees. When the remaining seven housemates cast their votes tomorrow for the new set of nominees for eviction, the five housemates should concentrate on nominating the loveteam. That would give the loveteam at least five nominations and at most, ten nominations. On the other hand, the most number of nominations that the MELASON could toss to the other group is four if both of them would go for two people only (you do the Math!). If they would instead spread their votes to the five housemates, that would be better; surely, only the two of them will become nominees for next week’s eviction.
Why I am suggesting this? Let’s accept the fact that one or two slots in the Big Four are sure for the MELASON already, and a window to boot one of them out increases the chances of winning for the five other housemates since there will be three slots available for them to fight for ~ easy access to the Php 500,000 winnings of the Second Big Placer, right? (Assuming that one of the MELASON will be proclaimed Big Winner).
By the way, I’d like to make it clear that I am not totally against the MELASON. It’s just that this week I saw their lame sides. Should they win, I’ll be silent and sure to respect the opinion of the majority.
And of course, I wouldn’t finish this entry without naming my winners. If one of the MELASON would be out next week (which I think should really happen), this would be my winners' list: PAUL JAKE, one from the MELASON, KATH and then MARIEL. If the MELASON, by the votes of their fans would be kept intact, then this would be my order: PAUL JAKE, MELASON and KATH. I'll repeat, Paul Jake is my Big Winner but if ABS-CBN execs don't want him to win, then so be it! Wala naman akong magagawa, hindi naman ako ang kikita eh!
Hmmm, before GMA gets jealous, I will be writing another blog on the Starstruck search. But please, don’t boot Rocco Nacino and Diva Montelaba out yet or else, I’ll shred the blog’s draft.
Have a good day!
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