Movie 10

Letters from Iwo Jima

The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is given command of the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favor the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff. In the lower echelons, a young soldier, Saigo, a poor baker in civilian life, strives with his friends to survive the harsh regime of the Japanese army itself, all the while knowing that a fierce battle looms. When the American invasion begins, both Kuribayashi and Saigo find strength, honor, courage, and horrors beyond imagination.

Everything happens in threes.

Unspoken Thoughts 3

If you only knew what was running through my mind would you even think twice before doing what you did? I was worried. Countless scenarios entered my mind. What if you got in an accident while you were driving under the influence? What if you got into a fight on you way home especially with a temper like yours?

I know those were stupid situations. And to top it off, when I woke up I checked the newspaper for accidents…the obituary…etc. When I got to work, I checked the news. Yes, I was that PARANOID!

But guess what? Apparently I was on the right track after all. You did something STUPID and found yourself inside the hospital!

I appreciate your honesty and repentance. Alright, I forgive you because who I am nt to? So there, I guess that is my sign to stop whatever this I am feeling. Like what I said… why settle for someone ordinary when there is someone extraordinary out there who is not into yosi and DRUGS!
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Do you forgive me?
silence
NO!

Unspoken Thoughts 2

Before I sleep and after I wake up and all the hours in between I think of you. I know it is stupid. You may like me, but what I feel towards you is something I cannot describe. I am not your significant other or whatsoever, but not knowing where you are and what you are doing bothers me. Not getting any response or answer to message and call makes me uneasy.

This is REALLY ridiculous!

I just have to control and stop it. Like what I said before, I am still getting to know you. Everything is happening so fast – then again, you like it fast. You may still be in the rebound and stuff. On the other hand, I am not 110% certain if I am ready to allow you to cause/inflict me pain. Lastly, why would I settle for something ordinary when there is someone extraordinary miles away from me?

On Life

Life is really ironic. It is like a paradox.

The person you like, does not like you or s/he seems so far and distant.
On the other hand, you do not like the person who likes you.

How many people would actually wait?
And how many would actually just take the easier way and be loved instead of to love?

Is it fair to be loved more and not to love as much in return?

Life is never as straight forward as it should be.

Then again, we have to move forward and not just move straight ahead.

Ang Cupido

We all fall for someone from time to time. This isn't our fault, it happens because we get hit by one of Cupid's arrows. Cupid was born in 1573 in Paris, the son a French painter and his beleagured wife.



An artist's impression of Cupid

Cupid never actually graduated from Love School; he failed his archery exam because he was such a terrible shot. In spite of this he has gone on to become the most successful person to have attended the school.

In his own estimation his proudest moment was making Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun fall in love. Cupid was himself a Nazi and wanted to do something for his good friend "Addy", indeed Cupid stayed in Hitler's bunker until the very end.

For true love to occur, one of Cupid's arrows needs to pierce our heart directly (see diagram). The closer to the center the better.




Cupids arrows are dipped in love juice, this disperses into the heart making the person all sappy. The love juice is made from:

• Melted down romantic films. The quality of the film affects the love's chance off success. Should it be something fun and funky such as the Wedding Singer the relationship has every chance. However if the film was some god awful tripe featuring Julia Stiles then it is doomed from the very beginning.


• Awww juice. This is created every time someone saws "awww" because of Cutesy Wutesy Kittens, Fluffy Wuffy Bunny Wabbits or Sweet and Cute and Ickle (sic) Ducklings.



• Mushed up Flower Petals. Cupid uses sweatshop workers to stomp on them and give them the correct texture.

However as already mentioned, Cupid isn't the best shot. This means things frequently go wrong, which we will cover in "Heartbreaks".

source: http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/mwalker/entry/guide_to_love/

Movie 9

Curse of the Golden Flower

Movie 8

Stranger than Fiction

Unspoken Thoughts

I have been thinking about what you said while we were waiting for our food. I am flattered that you feel that way towards me. I know during that time I said that it was okay but right now it does not feel right. I am not good with words and I do not know how to explain my thought. Guess what I am trying to verbalize is that I am confused and I do not know where to place myself.

I admit that I enjoy your company. You are easy to get along with. You are an athlete thus more stories to impart. On top of that, you seem to be a gentleman in many ways.

But the bottom line is, I am still in the process of getting to know you. Maybe all these things I mentioned is you with your best foot forward.

Who knows, right?

On Reaching the Finish Line

Initially the target date was to finish the first part by August last year. However, due to the ever changing requirements the deadline was moved...and moved and moved until I cannot see the finish line anymore.

When will the extension end?

According to my assignment, I have to suffer until March 31. But with how things are going, I am hopeful we would be able to deliver. Yeah, that is was you call positive thinking... or maybe wishful thinking! In fairness, I starting see a faint light at the end of the tunnel.

I guess I have to slug it out for now and hope that I will eventually reach the finish line on the top of the pack with matching medals.

Movie 7

Ghost Rider

Movie 6

Music and Lyrics

On Waiting

Waiting is such a tedious task. There is an uneasy feeling. It is like hoping for something without assurance you will get whatever you are wishing and hoping for in the end. It even gets tiring to wait. Then again, why the hell wait? Why not leave?

Piece of advise, if you make someone wait, please come back. If you want to wait for someone, then wait, it is in fact your choice, However, do not expect anything. If you want to wait, then wait. Do not complain. Do not wait just because someone made you. Wait because you want to.

Then again, maybe I am waiting for nothing after all.

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Ohhh Okay

A: I was thinking of asking you out but you have dinner planned na.
B: Ahh really? Next time nalang. Our clan prepares something yearly to avoid the crowd...
A: Oh.
B: So instead of going out, we have our own thing... and we are allowed to bring one person.
silence
B: *continues describing the theme, ambiance and food*
A: Anyway, we could always go out anytime naman e.

On Letting Down

It is peculiar how we have our expectations towards others even if we have just met or known them for their entire life. Is it even rational to expect?

Anticipation may lead to disappointment. The degree how down one gets when one’s expectations are not met varies. But wait; is it just to feel upset? In the first place they are not even obligated to do this or that since no one told you to expect anyway! Then again, you still expect someone to do this and that based on first impressions or what you heard about them. However, when you expect someone to behave a certain way because you have known that person for a long period of time, things get bizarre.

Do you expect too much because you thought or felt you knew?

When will I learn? People are people. Sadly, as I wake up each morning expecting something… when in reality I should not really be expecting at all.

Movie 5

The Holiday

Because you're hoping you're wrong. And every time she does something that tells you she's no good, you ignore it. And every time she comes through and surprises you, she wins you over, and you lose that argument with yourself, that she's not for you.

Movie 4

The Messengers

There is evidence to suggest that children are highly susceptible to paranormal phenomena. They see what adults cannot. They believe what adults deny. And they are trying to warn us.

Gentleman or Player?

Someone who...

... intently listens to you while you are talking a.k.a. stares at you?
... opens the doors for you?
... pulls a seat for for you?
... asks you if you are cold and offers you his jacket?
... guides you while you cross the street by putting his hand on your waist area?
... holds your hand while you are leisurely walking?
... gives you compliments on how you look et al?
... kisses you before you part ways?

On Deaths

Death is a part of life. Death is our constant companion…our ally. One should accept the existence of death because at the end of the road, nobody can escape loss of life. Thus, there should be a constant awareness that one’s time is only borrowed.

With this knowledge, one should make the best use of their time and live life to the fullest. One could only live life to the fullest when one has accepted the reality of death. When one shy away from death, one deprives one’s self the passion to enjoy life and love with clarity.

Love anything that lives then eventually it dies. Trust anyone and there is a chance of pain and hurt. Depend on someone and that person may let you down. A full life is full of ache. Then again, the only alternative is not to live fully or not to live at all.

Therefore, one must accept death as one’s companion. Take risks. Live life to the fullest before it runs out.

Sneaky

I dressed for bed with the whole matching pj’s get up. When I was relatively positive that my folks were asleep, I changed my attire – black pants, stripped shirt and jacket since it has been chilly lately. My sister, who I share a room, was still awake. I told her… quiet please as I arranged my pillows that pretended to be me beneath the comforter. Good thing we were kaconchaba this time. Then I slowly tiptoed my way downstairs, unlocked the door and closed the gate as gently as possible.

We did not have any concise destination where to hangout. Being me, anywhere and anything would be acceptable. First choice was Jack’$ L0ft in Wilson. However, I was not certain if the restaurant was still open at 1 in the morning. He suggested Ea@tw00d. On our way, we passed by El Puebl0 and wondered if S!de Bar was still open so that we would not have to go farther from my house. It was, however the venue was too deafening for conversations.

In the end, we found ourselves in J@ck’s L0ft 3astwood yet again. Too bad our ideal seats were already occupied. We eyed an alternate spot but it was already reserved! Damn! Anyway, we just exchanged stories over Super Dry and some fries in one corner. In the middle of our conversation, the group who was in our ideal seats left. We told the waitress that we are going to transfer there after we ordered. But guess what she said? The area closes at 2AM. Um, hello, if it was already closed, then how come we are still here and you haven’t asked for our last orders yet? Oh well. Next time we would get a reservation! We decided to leave when the music died, the lights turned on and the crew started to clean up. Yes, we got the hint, alright. He almost slipped as they begun to mop the floor. Good thing he did not lose his balance or else… hello more battle scars!

Hand in hand, we made our way to $elene. What can I say; he is really someone who thinks he is famous. Every time, with no fail, someone goes up to him and engage in a small chat. I doubt if I’d recognize any of them if ever we cross each other’s paths because I honestly cannot remember any of his friends he has introduced me. My bad.

In view of the fact that our discussion was interrupted, we took a road trip to his usual hangout place. Surprisingly there were a handful of his friends there. This time around I think I’ll remember them after all their boyish side comments and car talk. Oh, and who could forget about the trade car that was almost backed up on. How about the never ending gags of this chinicks of his friend?

At around 5 we decided to leave. It was getting “late” and I think he couldn’t take the scene anymore. Before he dropped me off, we passed by our common friend’s office and had a little chitchat.

So there, typical goodbyes but this time I did not have to do my usual doorbell. I opened the gate gently…crept in the house in darkness… climbed up the stairs… changed back to my pj’s… jumped in my bed… and pretended nothing happened.