8.9.09

Please Let September Be Over

Warning: This post is a rant.

Sometimes I cannot believe how selfish and stupid and stubborn people can be. You're alienating yourself from your friends and your family, from the people who truly care for you ,for something that all of us know will not last. Please take a long hard look at yourself and ask if it's all worth it because I'm getting tired of defending you. It's not gonna be very long until I'll join the list of people who stopped caring and by the time, you come to your senses there will be no one left there for you.

Ugh. I hate this month. Only one week in, and already it feels like I'm being ran over by a thousand trucks over and over.

6.8.09

The Murtaugh List

Speaking of things that I'm getting too old for...

If you watch How I Met Your Mother, there is an episode in which Ted makes a list of things that he feels he and his friends are too old for. It's called the Murtaugh list because it was inspired by Danny Glover's character in the Lethal Weapon films whose famous catchphrase is "I'm getting too old for this shit!".

Here is Ted's List:

Pulling an all-nighter
Get ear pierced
Hanging posters without frames
Crash on a friend's futon
Eating an entire pizza in one sitting
Do laundry at mom's house
Put off going to the doctor
Drinking shots with strangers
Leave an annoying two person message on your answering machine
Help someone move out of a sixth floor walkup in exchange for pizza and beer
Beer Bong
Going to a rave

Here is mine:

Pulling an all nighter
Hanging posters without frames
Going to a rave
Put off going to the doctor
Reading under dim lights
Sleeping anywhere besides a bed
Eating nothing but fast food for a whole week
Skipping my vitamins
Listening to really loud music
Wear any item of clothing that has profanity in them
Not applying moisturizer on my face

Yes, all those things and I'm only 25! I wonder if by the time I'm 30 I'll be going to bed by 8pm. I really hope not. What's on your list?

Nine Inch Gaga

Pam gave us tickets to watch Nine Inch Nails Live at the Araneta Coliseum. The place wasn't filled but still a lot of people showed up. I'm not the biggest NIN fan. In fact, I only know about 4 or 5 songs out of all the albums they put out but I enjoyed the concert nonetheless. We didn't get to finish the concert because we were scheduled to play for Jonas and Jolo's party at Route 196. The party was soooo much fun. Kaze played and Sando played and a band called Techy Romantics played. This is the first time I've heard them live and I instantly became a fan. Their music is like Kylie Minogue meets Goldfrapp and they sounded really, really, really good.

It's also been a while since I got really buzzed and I only drank 2 bottles of beer! Man, I'm getting too old for that shit! Hahaha. Thanks Jolo and Jonas for a spankin' good time!

5.8.09

No Reason

Last Saturday, Kaze launched their No Reason EP at Genre Bar in Cubao Expo. The place was packed with their friends and family and it was no surprise that the event was a huge success. I've known Kaze for more than two years now. Their lead vocalist, Faye Marcos, I've been friends with since high school. Even back then she was known for her beautiful singing voice so becoming a vocalist in a band was something that was naturally expected of her.

When I first heard Kaze live, I immediately thought, "Wow, they are a talented bunch of people." When you hear them live, they sound so whole. They cover Spice Girls songs (a definite plus in my book) and Everlong and it's definitely not a bad thing that almost everyone I know thinks that their violinist is hot!

The difference between listening to them live and hearing them on the CD is that on the disc you can hear almost every element on each track. When you watch them, you are usually more focused on having fun and bobbing your head to their songs so sometimes certain things go unnoticed. Like how brilliant Helen Pingol's (keyboards) and Sherwin Tolentino's (violins) fill-ins are or how Kei Gabutero’s and Bri Ner’s guitars complement each other perfectly or how Miwa Gabutero's bass lines can give that little bassist from Mozzie a run for her money. :p Faye's lyrics are a brilliant take on a wide range of topics, from drinking your troubles away (7 Shots) to being an independent woman (Marionette). Her words are spot on and relatable, almost as if someone took what you’re thinking and turned it into song.


The arrangements and mixing of their seven tracks are also something to be proud of. It was mixed and arranged by Chevy Densing (drums) and Sherwin Tolentino, both of whom do not have prior experience in either arranging or mixing. These two self-taught musicians are the ones responsible for piecing together the No Reason EP.


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26.7.09

Confessions of a Sims Addict

published in The Philippine Daily Inquirer

July 18, 2009


Hi, my name is Fifi Blue. I live in Sunset Valley, in a small two-bedroom bungalow next to my friends. I moved to this town not too long ago with $16,000 in my pocket. I bought the furnished house, got settled in, met my neighbors, got a job at the local theatre and I haven’t looked back since. Now I’m a rock star, married to my dream man, I own several businesses and am about to buy a sweet piece of property near the beach.

Hi, my name is Felice and I’m a Sims addict.

I got my copy as a present from my boyfriend and I bet he regretted purchasing the copy for me as soon the start screen loaded. The moment I installed the game, the real world seemed to drift far, far away. All of a sudden I had the vast power to create and control everything from the way I looked to the way my Sims acted. My Sim version was taller and she had prettier hair and she could wear knee-high boots without looking like a hooker. My boyfriend has a six pack, wears a suit every day, washes the dishes without being told to do so, and is a CEO of a mega-corporation.

When playing the Sims, you have an option to input cheats that would make your Sim life much easier. You can input a cheat that would add a $$1000 Simoleons (the Sims currency) or $$50,000 to your household funds. With this money you can buy the flashiest cars or build your own mansion or hire a maid and fire them just for fun. Having hundreds of thousands of Simoleons means that you don’t really have to work. You can just stay in bed until noon, go to the spa or watch concerts and go to art museums all day. But where’s the fun in that?

Your Sims are given a certain amount of money at the start of the game in order for you to buy a house or lot (if you prefer building your own). The more Sims you have in your household, the bigger the amount you get. Since I started out as a single Sim, I only got $$16,000. That was enough for me to buy a small furnished house to begin my game. In my opinion, if you’re going to start a new game without the money cheat, you would be better off buying a ready-made house than start building from scratch because it’s going to cost you more. True, the houses that you can buy with that amount of money are pretty ugly but you can always just save your precious Simoleons for a bigger and better house later in the game.

There are several new features in the game than previous Sims games. In the earlier installations, your Sims is pretty much limited to a life at home. Even when they would go to school or work, a vehicle would just pull over in front of your house, pick up your Sim then drop them off back to your home after a few hours (in Simian time). In Sims 3, there is a whole neighborhood for you to explore. You can go to the park and have a picnic or play a game of chess with your friends or complete strangers. You can go to the library and read whatever you please or maybe visit the stadium and watch a game. The only drawback to this is that for some of the buildings that you visit (e.g. the theatre, bistro, book store), you can’t really explore what’s inside. Once your Sims enters some of the establishments, they would just disappear inside the building and you would have to wait until they are done with their activities.

Another new feature is the ability to choose your destiny. When you first create your Sim, you are asked to pick a Lifetime Wish for your character. It is up to you whether to pursue your dream or not. When you do, you are given points that can be used to purchase Lifetime Rewards like the ability to have a Steel Bladder (if you’re a Sim player, you know how big of a deal this is) which makes you immune to ever going to the toilet. There are also a few small wishes that pop up regularly that your Sims can fulfill so that your points go up. Sometimes your Sim can wish for apple pancakes or maybe she just wants to be “amorously hugged” by her husband. If you make their wish come true, they will be in a better mood and their Lifetime Reward points increase.

The Lifetime Wish for my Sim is to become a rock star. After less than a week of playing the game, I fulfilled my dream. It took me hours and hours to perfect my guitar playing skills and many stressful days at work to get where I am. I had to suck up to my boss, work as a roadie, and even pick up the band’s dry cleaning! But all the hard work eventually paid off. Now I’m free to work at my own schedule. I can perform concerts at whichever time or day I please, I can play for tips at public places, and even get paid to hold autograph sessions. But just because you were able to fulfill your lifetime wish, doesn’t mean that the game is over. There are still so many things you can do with your Sims. You can maybe get married and start a family. Or maybe you want to switch to another career. Right now I am investing my money in several businesses. I currently own a book store, a bistro, a diner, and a grocery. I am part owner of the stadium, the business center, and the science facility. Next up for me is to probably build that house I’ve always wanted -- a lavish two-storey wood and glass structure with giant LCD TVs that adorns every room, a fireplace, a pool, and a library. And just to prove how serious I am about my gaming, I even made a floor plan for my future house.

From the looks of it, Electronic Arts has created the perfect vice for all the escapists in the world. But if you think about it, the Sims is a lot like real life. You have to work hard to be successful, relationships have to be nourished, and you get stinky after not showering for a couple of days. The only difference? Real life is much better.

16.7.09

There's A Spark!

For a while now, I've been feeling like something's missing. I didn't have the drive for anything. I have all these ideas in my head, but just the thought of doing something about made me run for cover. Then suddenly last week, it's like someone sprinkled magic dust on me. I was finally awake for the first time in months! I am not going to go into detail but I really feel like something big is coming.

I'll update more as soon as I finish finalizing things.

1.1.09

It's My Birthday And I Can Get Piss Drunk If I Want To

It's 4:24 in the afternoon and I am tipsy from drinking a bottle of beer. Happy New Year, everyone!!! Yes, I used a recycled picture from my "surprise" party last year because a) my birthday was so much more fun a year ago and b) I decided that I'm going to stop growing old and stay 24 forever. So wassup, kiddies? How's your holidays? Stomachs full of ham and wine? Pockets full of Christmas money from relatives you only see once a year? No? Yeah, me neither.

So another year is over. I wonder what Susan Miller is going to say about the upcoming one. In 2008 I decided that it was time to grow up and move on. I decided it was time to stop dreaming. In fact I think it was in April of 2008 that I told myself to get real and start thinking about my future. So I planned on moving away in a faraway land and this is where I ended up. In June 2008 though, something unexpected happened. I fell for someone just when I was ready to leave everything behind. Yes, the universe can be cruel but at the same time I have never been happier.

Now onto resolutions. I don't really like making them but I'm gonna make an exception this year. In 2009, I have got to rid myself of people who I know are not good for my well-being. You know, those who can't stop talking shit about others behind their backs. That and I will TRY to stop drinking soda.

Alrighty.

Happy New Year! Spread the love.

19.11.08

Dear Mr. Toshiba I,

I remember the very first time I laid my eyes on you a little more than three years ago. You sat there quietly at the store among many others, but you stood out like a man in a well-tailored suit in a crowd of casually dressed adolescent boys. You were reasonable, well-built, with a sparkle that seemed to hypnotize. It was as if you were brought to this world for no one but me. Imagine how happy I was that very same day when I took you home. You were my first and from the moment I took you out of the box, I knew we were going to share something special.

For three years, we've been inseparable. How many times have I fallen asleep right by your side because I can't get enough of you? When I was angry, it was to you I ranted. When I was inspired, it was you who witnessed my creations. We watched countless movies, listened to music, shared memories and even traveled together numerous times. In fact I think you probably know me better than my closest friends do.

So Mr. Toshiba I, I hope you understand how difficult this is for me. I am saying goodbye but not without shedding a tear. We both knew from the beginning that it wasn't going to be forever for us and the time has come for us to part ways. I am going to miss you, Mr. Toshiba I. We had a good run.

Always,
Fifi

13.11.08

Drunk Cat

We spent the weekend in L.A. with Pammy and Lala and I got to take home this shirt from Ron and a bottle of Margarita.

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