It's been a boring stretch for quite sometime now. Nothing really happening, nothing unusual. Just work, day in and day out, sometimes even on the weekend (which reminds me, I still have to finish something). Highlight of the week is I was sort of "promoted" at work. My boss has deemed it right to let me in on the profit-sharing thing, which means. no more deductions for being late. (Wohoo!) No more overtime pay either (Boooo!)
Much of my routine this year is work all week and play on the weekends. Badminton every Friday, being it my only physical activity for the time being and probably a movie or night out on Saturday or a Sunday.
I saw "Sideways" yesterday at the Gateway Cineplex 10 at the Araneta Center. I had a hard time choosing which flick to watch, having to choose between Ray and Sideways or watching Phantom again, but this time from the beginning. I went to see Sideways, it being the earliest of the 3 to come on.
I don't know how to describe it. It's a light comedy with a bittersweet ending set-up in California Wine country. It stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh. Thomas is really funny in this and Virginia is still beautiful inspite the long absence from the movie scene. And it's a movie about wine.
I couldn't get why it was titled "Sideways" until I saw the movie. I figure when you're not going up or down, you just move sideways, much like what I am, growing "sideways". Hehehe.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Friday, February 18, 2005
the Phantom....
Before the heading reminds you of a purple-clad Billy Zane super hero movie back in the days (with a very young Catherine Zeta-Jones), well , this isn't.
After meeting up with some clients last weekend, I've finally been able to see this big-screen adaptation of the hit musical "The Phantom of the Opera." I intended to see on a Saturday but the screening schedule at the Gateway Cineplex is strict and they do not allow moviegoers to enter if the flick has already begum. Good thing my friend V couldn't accept the invitation to watch or it would have blown up in my face.
I don't have any expectations in seeing this adaptation. One reason is I've never seen it live. I've only listened to it through the original Broadway cast recording (while reading the accompanying libretto), what I know only my imagination provided. Another reason is I haven't read any of the movie write-ups and so I don't know if the actors are the one's singing. Anyway, I came, I watched and I am satisfied with what I saw. Nevermind if Joel Schumacher directed it, it was always the songs that's a hit with the audience, be it live or on screen. It also helps to have Emma Rossum as Christine, and also Jennifer Ellison as Meg (looking like a very young Rebecca de Mornay). There are scenes that I saw where exactly as I imagined and some isn't. There were some characters which I could not recall and I wonder if Andrew Lloyd Webber added a new song just for the movie. I will have to read up on this some more on this, but in the meantime, I must see it again, this time, right from the beginning.
Gentlemen....
After meeting up with some clients last weekend, I've finally been able to see this big-screen adaptation of the hit musical "The Phantom of the Opera." I intended to see on a Saturday but the screening schedule at the Gateway Cineplex is strict and they do not allow moviegoers to enter if the flick has already begum. Good thing my friend V couldn't accept the invitation to watch or it would have blown up in my face.
I don't have any expectations in seeing this adaptation. One reason is I've never seen it live. I've only listened to it through the original Broadway cast recording (while reading the accompanying libretto), what I know only my imagination provided. Another reason is I haven't read any of the movie write-ups and so I don't know if the actors are the one's singing. Anyway, I came, I watched and I am satisfied with what I saw. Nevermind if Joel Schumacher directed it, it was always the songs that's a hit with the audience, be it live or on screen. It also helps to have Emma Rossum as Christine, and also Jennifer Ellison as Meg (looking like a very young Rebecca de Mornay). There are scenes that I saw where exactly as I imagined and some isn't. There were some characters which I could not recall and I wonder if Andrew Lloyd Webber added a new song just for the movie. I will have to read up on this some more on this, but in the meantime, I must see it again, this time, right from the beginning.
Gentlemen....
Thursday, February 10, 2005
red letter day
I've always wondered why there isn't any person or character associated with not loving this occassion. Christmas has it's Scrooge, or the Grinch, Valentine's Day doesn't have any, (or maybe there is someone except I just haven't heard of him, or her.)
It's been quite awhile since I went out on a Valentine's Day date with a girl I really, really want to spend that day with. I've had pre-valentine's or post valentine's date with casual friends or very good friends. Maybe it comes natural to me to avoid going out on certain occassions to avoid the hassle of the over-booked, over-crowded restaurants. Maybe there's some other reason that only exists in my subconscious.
A very long time ago, when most of us in our barkada were still unattached and single, we agreed that all of us would go out on a V-Day's date as couples just for the experience. We never did go out though. Guess there's just wasn't as many girls to us guys.
Probably the reason why there isn't a Valentine's Day Scrooge is , to quote a line from a song, nobody wants to be lonely. Hey, I could be wrong.
I'l probably be sitting out on this year's Valentine's, it being a Monday and all. This year may not be the last but I'm sure it won't last a lifetime.
Happy Valentine's to all the "single-detached" persons out there.
It's been quite awhile since I went out on a Valentine's Day date with a girl I really, really want to spend that day with. I've had pre-valentine's or post valentine's date with casual friends or very good friends. Maybe it comes natural to me to avoid going out on certain occassions to avoid the hassle of the over-booked, over-crowded restaurants. Maybe there's some other reason that only exists in my subconscious.
A very long time ago, when most of us in our barkada were still unattached and single, we agreed that all of us would go out on a V-Day's date as couples just for the experience. We never did go out though. Guess there's just wasn't as many girls to us guys.
Probably the reason why there isn't a Valentine's Day Scrooge is , to quote a line from a song, nobody wants to be lonely. Hey, I could be wrong.
I'l probably be sitting out on this year's Valentine's, it being a Monday and all. This year may not be the last but I'm sure it won't last a lifetime.
Happy Valentine's to all the "single-detached" persons out there.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
I've been tagged!
I've been tagged by Mano.
Random 10
01. Kahit sandali by Jennylyn Mercado
02. The Same Love by The Jets
03. Mata by Mojofly
04. Drive myself crazy by N-Sync
05. Wag dyan by D Bodies
06. Vertigo by U2
07. Could we by Gary V. & Zsa Zsa P.
08. Music of the Night by Michael Ball
09. Tatooed on my mind by D' Sound
10. Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Greenday
What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
roughly about 85Mb
The last CD you bought is...
John Mayer's Room for square's and Chicago's Greatest Hits vols. I & II
What was the last song you listened to before this post?
You'll be safe here by Rivermaya (courtesy of MYX)
Write down five songs you listen to a lot or mean a lot to you:
01. Two Solitudes by Level 42
02. Real Love by Paulina da Costa
03. Do you love me by Clair Marlo
04. Don't let him steal your heart away by Phil Collins
05. Sometimes by The Carpenters
Who are you gonna pass this on to? [3 persons and why.]
01. Cocoy - 'coz he's the real music junkie in our group and he really knows a lot about music
02. Mhel - 'coz he loves listening to songs and asks about the title all the time. It's about time he remembers them.
03. Ada - 'coz to those who know me won't ask why.
Random 10
01. Kahit sandali by Jennylyn Mercado
02. The Same Love by The Jets
03. Mata by Mojofly
04. Drive myself crazy by N-Sync
05. Wag dyan by D Bodies
06. Vertigo by U2
07. Could we by Gary V. & Zsa Zsa P.
08. Music of the Night by Michael Ball
09. Tatooed on my mind by D' Sound
10. Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Greenday
What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
roughly about 85Mb
The last CD you bought is...
John Mayer's Room for square's and Chicago's Greatest Hits vols. I & II
What was the last song you listened to before this post?
You'll be safe here by Rivermaya (courtesy of MYX)
Write down five songs you listen to a lot or mean a lot to you:
01. Two Solitudes by Level 42
02. Real Love by Paulina da Costa
03. Do you love me by Clair Marlo
04. Don't let him steal your heart away by Phil Collins
05. Sometimes by The Carpenters
Who are you gonna pass this on to? [3 persons and why.]
01. Cocoy - 'coz he's the real music junkie in our group and he really knows a lot about music
02. Mhel - 'coz he loves listening to songs and asks about the title all the time. It's about time he remembers them.
03. Ada - 'coz to those who know me won't ask why.
Two and a half gatherings
It's been awhile since I last posted. Ijust had a bad few weeks lately, I'm feeling down and I realized, It's just one of those stretches that I have to get over with, but things have picked up a notch the past few days.
I just came from a family "reunion" of sorts yesterday. We haven't done this for quite awhile and it was long overdue. Twas a double celebration of sorts, first is my uncle has finally invited us to there new home in Tagaytay, the one which I designed and it was my first time to see the house finished and furnished. Second, a cousin of mine is coming home after 5 plus years of "working" in the US of A.
About the house. IT WAS GREAT! No special thanks to me but to my aunt who did the interior decorations. Leave it to her to have their home "shabby chic". When she asked me if I expected the house to look as it is, I responded with a YES, but for the exterior only. I was amazed when I entered the house and saw something straight out of a magazine. She did great job and It made me look good. A little self indulgent on my part but hey, who cares. Our family shared lunch and snacks on the cool Tagaytay weather before we parted and promised to come back real soon.
I went to another kind of gathering later that evening. It was less cheerful than the first one. A friend of mine's Mom passed away a few nights earlier and I went to the wake to see how she's holding up. There's nothing as hurtful as when a parent dies. It's something all of us will encounter at some point. I lost my Dad a long time ago and it still stings once in a while. I told E about how family and relatives always get to meet on weddings and funerals. I pray that she gets passed this even though I know you can't get over something like this, you just get used to it.
Early the following morning, I'm online for a scheduled chat with my high school buddies. This is our first time meeting this way. For some old timers like ourselves, It's one step towards our 20th year out of high school. Sadly though, the YM applet on my computer doesn't work. I'll just have to be a wallflower on this one, hoping the next time will be with them not in spirit but in the flesh.
I just came from a family "reunion" of sorts yesterday. We haven't done this for quite awhile and it was long overdue. Twas a double celebration of sorts, first is my uncle has finally invited us to there new home in Tagaytay, the one which I designed and it was my first time to see the house finished and furnished. Second, a cousin of mine is coming home after 5 plus years of "working" in the US of A.
About the house. IT WAS GREAT! No special thanks to me but to my aunt who did the interior decorations. Leave it to her to have their home "shabby chic". When she asked me if I expected the house to look as it is, I responded with a YES, but for the exterior only. I was amazed when I entered the house and saw something straight out of a magazine. She did great job and It made me look good. A little self indulgent on my part but hey, who cares. Our family shared lunch and snacks on the cool Tagaytay weather before we parted and promised to come back real soon.
I went to another kind of gathering later that evening. It was less cheerful than the first one. A friend of mine's Mom passed away a few nights earlier and I went to the wake to see how she's holding up. There's nothing as hurtful as when a parent dies. It's something all of us will encounter at some point. I lost my Dad a long time ago and it still stings once in a while. I told E about how family and relatives always get to meet on weddings and funerals. I pray that she gets passed this even though I know you can't get over something like this, you just get used to it.
Early the following morning, I'm online for a scheduled chat with my high school buddies. This is our first time meeting this way. For some old timers like ourselves, It's one step towards our 20th year out of high school. Sadly though, the YM applet on my computer doesn't work. I'll just have to be a wallflower on this one, hoping the next time will be with them not in spirit but in the flesh.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
helpless..
Ever had that feeling that everything is changing and there's nothing you can do about it? Or You want to do something but you just can't. I've been in that situation for a few days now. I want to have everything stay as they are but things have changed and there's nothing I can do. I pray that God will give me inspiration on what to do...
... and accept the things that I cannot change!
... and accept the things that I cannot change!
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