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Pelicola

Back again, plugging my tito’s new project, Pelicola (coming in January next year). Pelicola is more or less the first Internet TV site in the Philippines (UPDATE: described by my tito as a “brain fart” kind of thing), with shows such as Alive at the Womb. Here’s a description of what Alive at the Womb is, from the teaser vid on YouTube:

“Alive at the Womb” is a 20-minute live music recording show shot on Wombworks Studio Marikina (hence the “womb”) and is launching on January 2009 on Pelicola.tv-the first Internet Television Site in the Philippines. The show features selected artists performing 3 songs interspersed with inuman session discussions; it’s like seeing the band on- and off-stage.

And here’s the vid itself (watch out for the bass solo in the middle of the song):

Now, remember that date. January 2009.

Unusually good day.

I know I haven’t exactly been active here, with most of the recent posts being emo ones at that, but for some reason, today’s motivated me to write about it. I don’t know if my day was just that good, but I’m going to take advantage of that motivation and write something not emo, for once. LOL

Love Poetry

Something I wrote for Creative Writing. It’s titled “Ahhh.” Don’t forget to read until the end, too.

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Why Men Die First

Here’s a hilarious e-mail I got from my dad. XD

Why Men Die First

Why do men die first? This is a question that has gone unanswered for
centuries, but, now we know. It requires a bit of explanation. First:

If you put a woman on a pedestal and try to protect her from the rat race
… you’re a male chauvinist. If you stay home and do the housework …
you’re a pansy. If you work too hard … there’s never any time for
her. If you don’t work enough … you’re a good-for-nothing bum. If she has a
boring repetitive job with low pay … this is exploitation. If you have a
boring repetitive job with low pay … you should get off your lazy behind
and find something better. If you get a promotion ahead of her … that is
favoritism. If she gets a job ahead of you … its equal opportunity.

If you mention how nice she looks … its sexual harassment. If you keep
quiet … its male indifference. If you cry … you’re a wimp. If you
don’t… you’re an insensitive bastard. If you make a decision without
consulting her … you’re a chauvinist.

If she makes a decision without consulting you, she’s a liberated woman.
If you ask her to do something she doesn’t enjoy … that’s domination. If
SHE asks you … it’s a favor. If you appreciate the female form and frilly
underwear … you’re a pervert. If you don’t … you’re gay.

If you like a woman to shave her legs and keep in shape … you’re sexist.
If you don’t … you’re unromantic. If you try to keep yourself in
shape… you’re vain. If you don’t … you’re a slob. If you buy her
flowers …you’re after something. If you don’t … you’re not thoughtful. If
you’re proud of your achievements … you’re full of yourself. If you don’t
…you’re not ambitious. If she has a headache … she’s tired. If you
have a headache … you don’t love her anymore. If you want it too often …
you’re oversexed. If you don’t … there must be someone else.

Why do men die first? Because they want to.

Amen.

The Cloud State

Miraculously enough, there’s no homework due tomorrow, leaving me with time to write about my current state: the CLOUD STATE!

This is one of the coolest states I’ve ever been in. It’s more or less where you’re a cloud–floating around, and all your worries are clouds too, just drifting by, leaving you without anything to really worry about. You know you’ll fall eventually, but you can’t help enjoying that free feeling.

So what are those other clouds, for me?

1. Impending schoolwork doom. Everybody hates these–the long tests, the homeworks, the projects that are just far away enough to put off, but too near to forget about. It’s sort of like waking up on a school day: you don’t want to, but you know you’ll have to or else you’ll regret it. Add to that my resolve to not mess this year up (liked I messed second year up) and you have quite the cloud.
2. Body structure fail. If you know me, then you know what is arguably my single most obvious characteristic: I’m incredibly thin. I’ve learned to live with it, but that doesn’t mean I like it–I’d rather be slightly more normal. Or, failing that, I’d like to be better than normal. XD
3. Superficiality. I want a Macbook Pro. I want new books. I want a cool hat. I want a new phone. I want another Guitar Hero guitar. I want one of those plastic-melting lasers. I want faster Internet. I want more Wiimotes. I want shades. I want to be retainer-less; they are an improvement over braces however. I want pot. I want some model kits. So come on, whine with me!
4. Something missing.. Ask me about this personally, but I’m not guaranteeing I’ll give you an answer–it’s not something I really talk about.
5. Teh futurez. We all have to deal with this at one point or another. Let’s just say that right now, I’m a long way from that point, but I’m approaching fast. I’m being asked what direction I want to go in for the rest of my life, but I’m still at that place where things are still so open, or so unplanned yet. It’s pretty hard moving from that place, especially if you’ve been used to being there all your life.

I’m still in the cloud state, by the way–it took some effort for me to enumerate those clouds. Maybe I shouldn’t have given that list, since I think I’m slowly falling back to earth, haha.

Ramayana As Recompense

If you remember first year, we had this thing called a “class play”. If you were my classmate and/or close friend and/or acquaintance in first year too, then you would remember my contribution to our play–a fantastic one at that: I was co-director. If your definition for co-director is “transcendental slacker who leaves job to others”, that is. Needless to say, I was about as useful as an umbrella in the middle of El Nino. Subsequently I have felt regret at my actions, partially because my lack of involvement in the play got me a 1.25 in English.

So, now that we have another play in third year (the Ramayana), I’ve resolved not to slack off in this one. If you’re reading this and you’re my classmate, wish me luck. If you’re from another section, well, good luck to you. Anyway, I think I’m doing well so far, but since the play isn’t until the end of August, only time will tell. Although I will admit that it’s hard being Vishnu, especially when you only have two arms.

P.S.: Just felt like that.

P.P.S.: Also, I has a Tumblelog. Go check it out.

Firefox Three!

I’d like to take this opportunity to plug Firefox 3, not that it needs much plugging, as one of the best browsers right now. It’s just that Firefox has become so awesome, they’re going for a world record: most downloads in twenty-four hours. Be a part of this–get Firefox now!

(I may sound like a fanatic, but I just really like how useful Firefox is, especially when you stuff it to the brim with add-ons like I do.)

Get it here, and see how many people have joined the cause too! XD

P.S.: The record time may be over soon, but it doesn’t matter. Firefox is just too good for you to pass up.

P.P.S.: According to my good buddy Josh, the time ends at around one in the morning on June 19 (for those of us who live in the Philippines). DOWNLOAD NOW!

Among Other Things

So I never got around to doing the summer recap post, or the obligatory back-to-school post, or anything for what, nearly a month? Nothing much that’s new, anyway. Let’s see:

- Spent at least the latter half of my summer loafing around, not surprising (think messed-up sleeping habits, copious amounts of unhealthy midnight snacks, and daily brain damage via computer use)

- Feels like I’m going antisocial again and/or going psychotic, as Wikipedia says:

Psychosis is a generic psychiatric term for a mental state often described as involving a “loss of contact with reality.” People suffering from it are said to be psychotic.

People experiencing psychosis may report hallucinations or delusional beliefs, and may exhibit personality changes and disorganized thinking. This may be accompanied by unusual or bizarre behaviour, as well as difficulty with social interaction and impairment in carrying out the activities of daily living.

Ahahaha.

- I refuse to give up my time to school so quickly, when my cousins aren’t starting until next week (damn college). Subsequently they come over when I’m home from school to serve as my Guitar Hero victims. Speaking of Guitar Hero:

I’m reasonably sure it’s not fake–it’s ranked here, at any rate.

- In related news, I pretty much got the day off today, since I felt a lot better when I got home (probably the Gatorade).

- Allow me to plug this. Think of it as a return to form, of sorts.

- I seem to be going through an old music phase. Look at my playlist and you’ll understand.

That seems to be just about right, so I’m off to develop unnerving story ideas befitting my self-convinced psychosis get something to eat. Really.