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Sunday, October 21, 2007

20 Anonymous Thank-Yous

There's a meme going around Multiply where you list down 20 people in your lives and talk to them anonymously. So, let's spruce this little meme up. In the spirit of the National Thank You Day last Oct 20, here's 20 anonymous but very special people in my life that I'd like to thank. Don't worry, if you know you're special to me, you'll know who you are. =)

So, shall we get the ball rolling?

Friday, October 19, 2007

A Bittersweet Heartbreak (aka the Sembreaker post)

Photo from http://www.gheblawi.com/nostalgia.jpg

Just a few hours ago, I turned in my last-ever requirement for the sem. It was a photo-essay plate on my joyride adventure to Old Manila aboard the Pasig River Ferry boat (which can also be found here). I had mixed feelings, even though it went by as quickly as I imagined it would. Holding the piece of delicate paper on my hand, I trudged the halls of Masscomm one last time, feeling the feeling of the floor on my feet, the dirty walls, the brightly-lit corridors... but beneath all the physical traits that will make me miss CMC sorely, I believe I'll miss the CMC people more than the actual place.

I walked up the stairs, and the place was very quiet. It felt like Wednesday when half of the university doesn't have classes. Masscomm is unusually silent, like somebody just turned the mute button on. It was eerie. Masscomm is never this silent. Good thing great friends IA and Elsie (along with her boyfriend Frank) greeted me as I reached the stairs' landing, lest I cry of too much sentiments and memories of that god-forsaken place.

I opened the department's door and the usual quiet Ate Racquel greeted me with her usual stillness and impeccable silence. I rushed to the pigeon hole and dropped my plate off as quickly as I could. There. It has ended. It felt nothing. At first. Like it's just usual. Ordinary. Normal.

Maybe I forgot how it felt being free. Because right now, I feel like screaming... I'M FREE! SHET!! I'M REALLY REALLY FREE! I think I'm having a Cristina moment right now. I'm free. Damnit! Damnit! Oh, take this off! Get this off! I can't breathe!

Dirrrty Guilty Pleasure

Here's a little trivia for you: when I was waaaay younger (note: meaning a lot more innocent, a lot more naive, and a lot more vulnerable to the influences of the world, just so we're clear), I'm a die-hard fan of Hanson. My very first album, a cassette tape, was of Hanson's first-ever album. I memorized Mmmbop by heart and would blurt it out in our Karaoke all day long.

Also, I thought the Hanson brother on the keyboard was a girl, and until they grew up did I notice he doesn't look like a girl at all! Haha.

In any case, my dear friend Elsie pointed me to a rendition of Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty" by Hanson, which she so aptly described as "more sensual than Christina's version." All I can say is, I couldn't agree more!

Hear for yourself...

Friday, October 12, 2007

Daredevil. ish.

I'm going on an adventure today! Yes, an adventure, a quest if you will. A journey towards the barren rivers of the Metro, traversing four cities and transcending all physical limitations. Can I do it? Can I take the heat? Watch this post and find out!

Haha. That was so AmazingRace-ish. In any case, I'd be going on a joyride aboard the Pasig River Ferry for my Photojournalism class. We were required to take pictures of the Environment, specifically of the Water element, and consolidate it all into a stunning photo essay.

Hmmm... anybody have an idea how much the fare for the Pasig River Ferry costs? I'm planning to start my journey in Hulo (my hometown) and end up in Quiapo then head back. Whew. Let's just hope I won't run into any trouble, and that the fare be darn cheap for chrissakes!

I'll update this post later when I've gotten all the pics I need. See yahz later!

(UPDATE) So I just got home from my joyride and I gotta say, it's been very tiring, both physically and emotionally (don't ask, I'll tell... later)

Our little sojourn to Old Manila begins at the Hulo Station of the Pasig River Ferry Lines (or something like that). It's conveniently located at Coronado cor. E. Pantaleon St., near the Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

EMO Saturday Night...

Watch the video here.

Stolen
Dashboard Confessional
We watch the season pull up its own stakes
And catch the last weekend of the last week
Before the gold and the glimmer have been replaced,
Another sun soaked season fades away

You have stolen my heart

Invitation only, grant farewells
Crash the best one, of the best ones
Clear liquor and cloudy eyed, too early to say goodnight

You have stolen my heart

And from the ballroom floor we are in celebration
One good stretch before our hibernation
Our dreams assured and we all, will sleep well

You have stolen
You have stolen my heart

I watch you spin around in the highest heels
You are the best one, of the best ones
We all look like we feel

You have stolen my
You have stolen my heart

Friday, August 17, 2007

To all J121 Students, PLEASE READ!

In J121 we learn how to become good, efficient, and credible editors. Our task is to gatekeep the industry, sustain and maintain its credibility. We are trusted to keep it from unjustified falsehood, malice and controversies that underestimate the essence of our profession: the pursuit of truth.

In this light I would all like to point you to a recent controversy arising from a certain article published in People Asia magazine. I would like to point your attention to the article written by Malu Fernandez, and her snide remarks about our OFWs.

Please do take a deep breath before reading the article. I myself got very infuriated.

If you want to take it a step further, participate in the boycott. =)

Remember, editors being the last line of defense against bigotry like this should always keep in mind the ethics of the journalism profession.

Here's the link: http://jmtuazon.freehostia.com/2007/08/18/the-malu-fernandez-story/
(The link leads to my comment on the issue. The scanned pages of the article are within the blog entry. Malu Fernandez is also a columnist at the Manila Standard Today)

Monday, August 13, 2007

Blog Bomb

Sorry you'd have to be dragged into this. Hehe. Just generating some link love. Hop on over to my blog! Shall purchase a new domain soon to make everything official. See you there! =)