I just want to go to sleep and never wake up again... Well, at least not for the next few months!
Like the way I proceed with 99% of the affairs in my life, I crammed ("Again?!") for the submission of CompSAt's Year-End Status Report. *Sigh* And even I didn't get to sleep at all and worked nonstop, it doesn't give me any credit for being such a slacker. I've all these plans, ideas, bright ideas, about the organization's documentation... but I guess they just stay that way... IDEAS. In my head. Not executed. Not done.
One other lucky thing for me, my printer is absolutely useless. Junk. Now that I have 250++ pages of reports to print, it dies on me. It ran out of ink and it doesn't even turn on! So now I am in that humbling situation where I have to ask my orgmates to pledge some page-printing for me. :( It's good they want to help, but I won't forget that this is supposed to be documentation, this is supposed to be my work, this is supposed to be done by me.
And so the deadline sneaks in behind my back, and I'm still not done with all the documents... which I still have to email to Lihan so he can print it, then we both still have to go to school to piece together everything they oh so kindly printed for me, then we have to submit the damned thing to OSA.
Knowing Ealden already printed on every piece of paper he has at home (that's 159 pages), and that he's been texting me quite a few times already in the last hour, asking if I'm already at school, wondering what the hell's gonna happen to our report. On which the accreditation of CompSAt has been depending on for the last three years. In vain.
So barely an hour ago, I was willing the computer to work faster through the sheer power of my mind, hoping Yahoo! Mail would attach more quickly, walking around not knowing what to do, trying to ignore my grumbling stomach, suddenly forgetting about my lack of sleep, being at my wits' end everytime my phone rings ("Yeah I'm still here, half the printing's not yet done. I don't think I have envelopes..."), wanting to be lost in the mess that my room was, feeling all the blood rushing to my head, getting dizzy, feeling stressed, pressured, tortured, and numb all the same time.
And then Ealden calls (again) saying "Matulog ka na!" I thought he was mad. Wala na daw akong silbi kaya matulog na daw ako. Yun pala, extended na ang deadline. I almost fainted in relief. I was caught between wanting to laugh, cry, sleep, collapse, and apologize. Lumabas siya sa class niya, nag-shopping ng school supplies, lumuhod sa OSA, and got an extension for us. God bless him!
Now I'm back to normal. (See? I've put off doing work again to write this..!) I'll try to finish the entire thing, and go home to Lipa later in the afternoon. Then I'll worry about our Comm movie clips presentation, Philo readings, and the rest of my hellish life.
I think I'm about 2 inches shorter now. My back is a perfect curve. Kuba. Body pain... not enough vitamins.
Central Station | Fernanda Montenegro, Vinicius De Oliveira
This is a sad and touching movie that had me teary-eyed at the end. (If we weren't watching it for Philo class, I might have really cried.) Yes, the story might be common, but the way it is told, the way it was brought to life by the characters, and the way it moves you as you watch it... is something rare and beautiful.
If I fell in love with a horse named Seabiscuit just recently, I now fall in love with Josue, Dora, and their story. (I love Josue's eyes!) They bicker, they shoplift, they lie. They each fought their own personal battles. But somewhere along the way they discover that they are allies. More than that, they became each other's newfound family.
Anyhow, I'll write my Com111 final paper on this movie. Hope I still remember all the details when I predictably cram for it two weeks from now. :P
* Philip and Zippy have very sloooooow recovery times. :D
* During the past few days, it seems like Patty and I exchanged souls. She's the one who's always hungry and always going out. I'm the one lacking the appetite and the energy to go out with the Voltes team.
* I am tired of facing the computer day after day, night after night. I want variety in my life, but I ain't got the energy to seek it out.
* Doc Tagle surprisingly stayed awhile after class to chitchat about Broadway plays. He definitely has seen a lot of plays all over the world. London, Singapore, Melbourne...
* I hate my printer. Letting me down in a most crucial time.
* Hyperterminal + Philip + Vannie = a chaotic and tiresome chat experience
* I'll probably write about Central Station for my final paper in Com111. It's interesting, and I think I remember quite enough cinematic details to be able to produce a paper to give justice to it.
* Have to cram for my service hours and the guidance interview. Only a week left! Yikes!
* I need a GAL PAL.
* AMS Seniors' Farewell Party. To go or not to go? Hassle kasi mag-semiformal.
* I've never quite felt at home sa ASG Room. Well, sa AMS in general. Yeah, it's fun from time to time, but...
* It's so hot and humid these days. SUMMER kung summer. Hell. Makes me sleepy.
vanyei, your celebrity smile style is Mischievous Like Angelina
Angelina may be best known for her bee-stung lips, but it's her sly, sexy smile that we can't take our eyes off of. Like Angelina, you've been known to have a wilder side, and your playful ways always keep 'em guessing.
Whether you are trying to seduce a flame, tell an intriguing story, or convince a boardroom, you tend to keep your cards close to your chest. You prefer to maintain control of most situations, and keeping an air of mystery around you is the best way to do it. Don't worry, we won't tell.
Contrary to popular myth, auras are actually multi-colored energy fields that can be divided into seven primary layers. Having White as your brightest color means that the seventh layer of your aura is the most vibrant. You have an exceptional love for life, which stems from your deep connection to the universe. You're an open channel of energy from the universe, and this infuses your aura with a divine energy.
The Phantom of the Opera | Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson
Too bad we weren't able to watch the movie from the start. We began with the more boring second half of the film, which inspired Zippy and Philip to doze off during some dragging parts.
The first half, we would later find out, was more exciting and amusing. Especially Minnie Driver who was transformed into a Mystica look-alike, what with all those costumes. Haha!
Of course, the songs were great... Reminds me of those days na kanta lang ng kanta si Jet. ;) At si Christine at si Airos. ;)
You're a Slytherclaw!: By nature you are rational and a realist. Some people may call you cynical and elitist but this doesn't matter to you. You don't depend on other people's opinions to determine how you live your life. You are generally cautious and prefer to weigh the consequences before you act. In conflicts you prefer to remain neutral and aloof. You value intelligence and you are a natural diplomat, you can convince people to do what you want them to do. Your weakness is that you sometimes think more with your head than with your heart and it leads to isolation. With the intelligence of a Ravenclaw and the subtlety of a Slytherin you will be sure to achieve all your goals!
So, did you hear the one about the funny flirt? You probably have, because it's you! Being a Silly Flirt, you know that laughter is often the quickest way to someone's heart. Your conversations with "potentials" are always peppered with the latest jokes and catchphrases, and you'll do anything — including humiliating yourself — to get the object of your affection to crack a smile. Just make sure that your quest for yuks doesn't blind you to other flirting approaches. You don't want to be stuck in "pal" purgatory. Sometimes a soft brush on the arm or a lingering look wins more points than even the funniest story. We're not saying you need to jump in someone's lap tomorrow (unless you think it might get you a big guffaw...), but a little directness could take you a long way. Still, until you're ready to expand your act, it's great to keep 'em laughing.
Seabiscuit | Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Gary Stevens
I fell in love with a horse last Tuesday. :)
I don't think I've watched enough movies in my entire life to develop some kind of "movie taste". But this one's good. I like!
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Tom Smith: You don't throw away a whole life just 'cause he's banged up a little.
George Woolf: You want to know what I think? Charles Howard: Sure. George Woolf: I think it's better to break a man's leg than his heart.
Tom Smith: One more thing. George Woolf: What? Let him catch me on the backstretch? You know, you're not the only one who knows this horse.
[George has awoken Red after loosing a fight] Red Pollard: I lost? George Woolf: No, you clobbered him.
Charles Howard: Son, what are you so mad at?
Reporter: Awful lotta hoopla for such a little horse. Red Pollard: Though he be but little, he is fierce. Reporter: What's that? Red Pollard: That's Shakespeare, boys, Shakespeare.
Charles Howard: It isn't just the leg. He could fall off. He could get trampled. He could... Marcela Howard: He could die? [She picks a little ball game out of his pocket] Marcela Howard: You know I play with this all the time, too. No matter how hard I try, I can't get that damn ball to stay in the hole. Just let him ride. Just let him do it.
Charles Howard: Go ahead, eat. Red Pollard: I'm not that hungry. Charles Howard: Sure, you're not. Red Pollard: It's just a lot of food. Charles Howard: I'd rather have you strong than thin.
Marcela Howard: Well he is fast. Tom Smith: [looking down at the ground] Yeah... in every direction.
Charles Howard: The horse is too small, the jockey too big, the trainer too old, and I'm too dumb to know the difference.
[Upon entering Samuel Riddle's stables] Red Pollard: Jesus Christ. I want to be a horse. Tom Smith: You're almost big enough.
Red Pollard: Brick by brick my citizens. Brick by brick.
Narrator: The first time he saw Seabiscuit, the colt was walking through the fog at five in the morning. Smith would say later that the horse looked right through him. As if to say, "What the hell are you looking at? Who do you think you are?" He was a small horse, barely fifteen hands. He was hurting too. There was a limp in his walk, a wheezing when he breathed. Smith didn't pay attention to that. He was looking the horse in the eye.
[after losing a photo finish horse race] Red Pollard: It's not my fault. Not this time. Tom Smith: I told you, look out for Rosemont! Red Pollard: I thought I had it! Tom Smith: You stopped ridin'! Red Pollard: I couldn't see him! Tom Smith: What the hell are you talking about? He was flyin' up your tail! Red Pollard: Yeah, well, I can't... Tom Smith: What? Red Pollard: ...SEE out there!
George Woolf: [during the Match race, on the final stretch to War Admiral's jockey] So long, Charlie.
Red Pollard: [narrating] You know, everybody thinks we found this broken down horse and fixed him, but we didn't. He fixed us. Every one of us. And I guess in a way we kinda fixed each other too.
Can't buy me love? Not so when it comes to cashmere and suede. Just ask your dream date for a day, Carson Kressley — the Fab Five's sharpest-tongue and quickest wit. A couture-conscious cutie like you will love that he knows the shortcut to Bloomingdale's, spends more time on his hair than you do, and keeps you laughing even when he's getting the best of you. And couldn't we all use a little tjuzssing?
But it's what's beneath that sarcastic exterior that your trendy and sweet soul really likes — a heart of gold with a unique flair. Like you, Carson's got that je ne sais quoi, shall we say? He just wants to make the world a prettier place, one fashion disaster at a time. Following your dreams is great; helping others while you do it is even better. And best yet, wearing Prada while you're at it.
vanyei, in your Cinderella story, you'd get to Live Happily Ever After!
When it comes to setting goals, you're not afraid to reach high. How else would you explain wanting to be the belle of the ball, winning the heart of the prince, showing those evil stepsisters who's boss, and ruling the kingdom? You're a girl with goals, and you go after them.
Let's face it: You're not one to sit around and wait for life to happen. If the driver has the night off, you'd probably proudly take the reigns of your pumpkin coach and drive yourself to the party. You're not the type to have a team of servants at your beck and call although that wouldn't be so horrible, now would it? But if good ol' Prince Charming has anything to say about it, you won't have to lift a finger when you move into the castle together — unless you want to. And with your varied interests and natural drive to get what you want, you're sure to be true royalty in no time. And that's a happily ever after worth sharing.
My Grade for the CS23 Project: Going, Going... GONE!
Here's why:
1. It takes so much effort to listen to Doc Mana's lectures. 2. The stupid partition! 3. C is hell. 4. The Game of Life. Pictionary. Play Station 2. 5. Charades, I like! Very much! 6. Badminton. :( 7. Philip's dramatic episode in Jolibee Libis. 8. The difficulties of Linux: connecting to the Internet, detecting the flash drive, writing to the CD, etc. 9. pH Care's Billowing Dance Craze! 10. Ken and Phi's churva activities. 11. Our home music video of Kasama Ka, the Coke commercial. 12. Zippy is narcoleptic.
For the first time, I felt REALLY mad at my friends. Yes, it was February 7, Monday. I didn't get to enjoy a supposedly long weekend because of Doc Mana's PROJECT HELL. I got on a bus at almost lunch time already, but since nobody from the group told me about a meeting time I thought there was no problem.
Somewhere along the long, long way to school Philip was able to text me that they're gonna eat in UP. Or something like that. And that we'll just meet in school, but if they're not yet there, I can go straight to UP. So I said fine.
When I arrived at the bus terminal and bought myself a very late lunch, I asked Philip where I would meet them. No answer. Nasa FX na ko to Katips. Wala pa ring sagot. I thought I'd wait it out in MiniStop so I plunked myself and all my "baggages" into a chair. And waited.
I called them up. Philip. Zippy. Ken. I also tried Kim. NO ANSWER. Call again. NO ANSWER. I finally got an answer from JB, pero hello! Nasa bahay siya, di kasama ng mga ewan. After 15 minutes of calling (in vain), I decided to just go to school. What the hell. At least makakain ko ng ayos yung take-out ko.
Pero syempre pagdating sa school di pa rin ako makakain kasi nga... I can't figure out where the hell they are! Ang dami nila, lahat may telepono, at lahat di sumasagot!!!
I called Mama. Pag ganun talaga, sino pa nga ba tatawagan ko? Inis na talaga ko nun, at di ko na alam ang gagawin, so I called her. Nagulat nga ako, nanginginig yung boses ko ("close to tears" is how Mama described it, as I'd find out later on). Sabiu niya, try Ken's landline at kung wala... umuwi na daw ako.
As expected, wala naman sila sa bahay ni Ken. Ayoko pa umuwi nun kasi nga... heller! Emosyonal pa ako nun! I just can't believe it. NASAN NA SILA?!
I was angrily walking towards Faura (where I planned to eat and figure out what to do next) when Philip called. Finally. Using Ken's phone. Asking where I was.
Sabi ko, "E di nasa skul! Nasan ba kayo?"
"Asa Celebrity." Fine. Nagbabadminton sila.
"Bat di kayo sumasagot sa phone?!"
"Nakalimutan nga namin e. Buti naalala ni Zippy."
"O e ano ngayon?"
"Ano nga?"
"E di puntahan nyo ko!!"
"O sige, malapit na kami matapos." #@%$!?!?!?!?
Binaba ko na yung phone. Unbelievable.
I sat down on the bench, fuming and staring into space. Lumuwas pa ko para sa project, ang dadatnan ko mga groupmates na nagbabadminton at kinalimutang imimeet ako. Huwaw. Okay lang naman sakin maghintay e. Basta ba alam ko kung nasan sila. Hello! Clueless kaya ako nun.
Kumain na lang ako nung pancit. Pero di ko maubos, nakakawalang-gana.
30 minutes later, lalo lang nadadagdagan ang pagkabwisit ko. Nag-text. Pumunta daw ako sa parking lot at hanapin ang CRV ni Kim.
Fine. Isang oras akong totally clueless kung nasan sila. Nag-hintay ng 30 minutes more so they can finish their game. Ngayon maglalakad ako papuntang parking lot. Ang galing.
E di lakad. I saw Ken's car as he was parking it. Aba ang bati ni Zippy, "Bat mukhang sad na sad ka, Vannie?" Not seriously, natatawa pa.
Akala ko pa naman na-gets na nila na galit na ko. Aba hinde. Pagbukas ko ng pinto, sabi ni Philip, "You're supposed to ride with Kim!"
I slammed the door without a word and walked to Kim's car. UGGGGHHHH!
Tahimik lang ako sa car ni Kim. Kung matagal na daw ako dun. Sabi ko, "...mga 2:00."
"Naku, sorry talaga ha."
Okay lang. Tahimik lang ako. Bwisit kasi.
Later on, sabi ko sa kanya, "Pigilan mo ko Kim! Hindi ako marunong magalit... Nakakainis kasi e!"
"Vannie, sorry talaga..."
Ayun. Okay naman si Kim e. She said sorry, so I was okay with her. I was actually calmer when we got out of the car at Ken's place.
Pero di pa rin okay ang mga lalaksot. Tahimik lang sila dun. Umakyat na kami sa attic. Nahuli si Zippy. Then pagpasok nya sa room, aba! Kumakanta ng Ave Maria! At may bitbit na laptop with a PowerPoint Presentation.
Ang nakalagay, sorry na daw. Tao lang sila. Di nila sinasadya.
Medyo natatawa na ko pero... di pa rin okay 'no.
Ayun, nangulit nang nangulit si Zippy at Philip. Deadma.
Tapos sabi ni Zippy "Ah ewan ko sa inyo. Basta bati na kami ni Vannie."
Ang kapal ng mukha!!! Natawa tuloy ako, sabay sampal. Haha.
After that medyo di na ko tense. Pero di ko pa rin sila kinakausap ng ayos. Dapat lang naman siguro ko magalit 'no.
Nangungulit pa rin. Basahin ko pa daw yung ibang slides ng presentation nila. Sabi ko, "Ang presentation, hindi binabasa! Pinepresent!"
Kumanta ng I'm A Little Teapot, with actions. Nasisira ang moment ko dahil natatawa na ko. Tapos sabi ko, "Hindi pwede yan. Di kayo kumpleto. Wala si Ken."
Pag dating naman ni Ken, aba seryoso... ayaw pumasok at tigilan na daw. Sorry na daw. Naguiguilty (yata) kasi di daw niya ko na-text.
Dito bumaliktad ang storya. Biglang sila ang nag-drama. Si Zippy nag-aacting with real tears. Sabi ko, "Sana hindi kayo nagdadrama! Ano ba! Sana hindi ako yung kontrabida!"
Well... more retorts, jokes, laughs, and pouts later... Nakita ko na rin ang yung ibang slides. Okay lang daw na matapos ang 3 years of friendship dahil lang sa bandminton. They understand.
Pero tapusin ko daw muna yung project.
HUWAAAAAAAAAAAT?!! Haynako. Sabi ko na nga ba di pa rin nila ko seseryosohin whatever I do. Anyway, forgiven na. Group hug.
vanyei, your trademark tune is Black Eyed Peas' "Where is the Love"
Hey, sweet thing. There's nothing not thoughtful and goodhearted about
you. In fact, you don't need to ask where the love is, because you are
the love. A rare breed, you often put others' needs above your own, and
you'd go the extra mile for friends and strangers alike.
It's important to you that you make a difference in the world — one
action and one day at a time. Helping people, regardless of the career
you choose, will probably be at the top of your to-do list. And there's
nothing more loving than that.
