I already decided to skip this movie because the cinema was far and I was running late. It was a really good thing that I changed my mind, thanks tseri.
The lead character Andy is as the title says, at the same time a dork with high value collectibles and rides a bike to work. The story is basically his adventure in getting back into the game with the weird help of his co-workers.
It was hilarious because a lot of people, including myself, found ourselves in the character. Be it being dorky, playing poker, hesitating with opposite sex, made fun by friends or regretting something stupid.
Overall a good r-13 movie you can just laugh to and enjoy.
October 09, 2005
September 29, 2005
The Backrubber
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I'd hate to admit that this hit me right between the eyes. Even if there are only 12 gradations to this quiz, I found it funny how I actually fall into one. Any playstations out there? hahahahahahahah
September 25, 2005
Poker Face
I definitely don't have one.
But last Friday, my buds and I had a couple of rounds of poker (with real chips from hawaii) using the same rules as Celebrity Poker. It was fun as I was learning tricks and tips from them about how to bet, outsmart, bully and fold. My friends couldn't believe that I was winning rounds with sheer dumb luck, beating their good 2 cards with trash after the 5 other cards have been revealed.
It is certainly a thinking game, calculating and reading your opponents is a must. Acting, feinting and showmanship is a needed to throw them off from your real hand/intentions. But you can also just play it with just a bit of common sense and a pocketful of hot strong love... I mean luck.
But last Friday, my buds and I had a couple of rounds of poker (with real chips from hawaii) using the same rules as Celebrity Poker. It was fun as I was learning tricks and tips from them about how to bet, outsmart, bully and fold. My friends couldn't believe that I was winning rounds with sheer dumb luck, beating their good 2 cards with trash after the 5 other cards have been revealed.
It is certainly a thinking game, calculating and reading your opponents is a must. Acting, feinting and showmanship is a needed to throw them off from your real hand/intentions. But you can also just play it with just a bit of common sense and a pocketful of hot strong love... I mean luck.
The Visit
This last week, a friend and work buddy came to Manila to talk more about business and to take a look at what the country is like. We picked him up from the airport last Sunday and left just this Friday. Hope you had a great time here Ray, tour me around Hawaii when I go there someday :D.
There was supposed to be this summit last Wednesday and I was to make a presentation for it. With everything else that was happening, I had to pull an all nighter to finish it only to find out that morning that they cancelled our participation. Phoey, should have just slept.
Needless to say that I only got an average of 2 or 3 hours of sleep this week, napping a couple of minutes in the FX to the office and the LRT going home. It was dreadfully unhealthy, embarassing and dangerous, but these are the times that I consider myself truly alive and not wasting any moment.
There was supposed to be this summit last Wednesday and I was to make a presentation for it. With everything else that was happening, I had to pull an all nighter to finish it only to find out that morning that they cancelled our participation. Phoey, should have just slept.
Needless to say that I only got an average of 2 or 3 hours of sleep this week, napping a couple of minutes in the FX to the office and the LRT going home. It was dreadfully unhealthy, embarassing and dangerous, but these are the times that I consider myself truly alive and not wasting any moment.
LinuxWorld?
It was funny that Microsoft was present during the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo held last Sept. 14-16. They were there with a pretense of promoting "working together", whereas the purists and hardcore treat them simply as the 'enemy'.
It was clear that M$ had money and knew how the human(masculine) brain works. They flagrantly used sly techniques in distracting possible converts from absorbing the spirit of the conference.
There were a number of familiar faces due to the nature of the event. m's and Paul A. with the pips from ASTI, officemates from the cube gateway team, my good friend Clair.
I did get to buy a funny shirt. It says at the front:
"No Windows. No Gates. It is Open. No Bill. It is Free."
At the back:
"I choose Free/Open Source Software"
PS: I may update this post if I remember something of interest.
It was clear that M$ had money and knew how the human(masculine) brain works. They flagrantly used sly techniques in distracting possible converts from absorbing the spirit of the conference.
- Center and Flashy booth.
- Three pretty and gorgeous booth girls who wore tight M$ shirts.
- Photo sessions where you can have your picture taken with the 3 M$ girls or a model in a 2 piece bathing suit.
- Barbie Almabis to give away 2 Xboxes.
There were a number of familiar faces due to the nature of the event. m's and Paul A. with the pips from ASTI, officemates from the cube gateway team, my good friend Clair.
I did get to buy a funny shirt. It says at the front:
"No Windows. No Gates. It is Open. No Bill. It is Free."
At the back:
"I choose Free/Open Source Software"
PS: I may update this post if I remember something of interest.
September 13, 2005
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
If you ever played ff7, this is definitely something to watch. If you don't know what ff7 is, it is still worth watching for the fight/action scenes.
Its been ages since I played the game but a lot of what happened came rushing back to my memory as the movie progresses. Characters, events and previous grief (yes, 'that' event was soooo tragic) were brought back to life. At the very least, this movie gave weight to a certain event in the game that made it so freakn memorable.
The story starts painfully slow but gradually builds up as fantastic fight sequences are added. I'll not go into detail as to what the plot is, so you won't kill me :))
as geeky as it may sound, its not hard to fall for game characters if they are as pretty and vivacious as Tifa.
yes... grief
Voice Casting Facts:
Kadaj, a significant character in the story, also did Nara Shikamaru(Naruto) and Ginji Amano(Getbackers).
The Wheel Chair Person (as credited in imdb) also did Col. Roy Mustang(Full Metal Alchemist)
Its been ages since I played the game but a lot of what happened came rushing back to my memory as the movie progresses. Characters, events and previous grief (yes, 'that' event was soooo tragic) were brought back to life. At the very least, this movie gave weight to a certain event in the game that made it so freakn memorable.
The story starts painfully slow but gradually builds up as fantastic fight sequences are added. I'll not go into detail as to what the plot is, so you won't kill me :))
as geeky as it may sound, its not hard to fall for game characters if they are as pretty and vivacious as Tifa.
yes... griefVoice Casting Facts:
Kadaj, a significant character in the story, also did Nara Shikamaru(Naruto) and Ginji Amano(Getbackers).
The Wheel Chair Person (as credited in imdb) also did Col. Roy Mustang(Full Metal Alchemist)
August 19, 2005
LSSS ( Last Sick Song Sydrome)
Its an mp3 file labeled "EASY - Ambing". Dunno which is the title or artist, but it has the most horrible yet truthful lyrics I've heard. Wanna see why? (insert "K" words where * are)
[possibly offensive content warning]
Naaalala ko pa nung tayo pang dalwa,
sine lang ay ok ka na.
Pero ngayon kolehiyala ka na,
mas trip mong magtoma.
Ewan ko kung pano ka na barkada,
sa mga walang kwenta.
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, sumama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong isipin na hindi mapapansin,
ang iksi ng iyong palda,
ang kyut kyut mo, pero ang dami-daming
make-up sa iyong mukha.
'Sang kahang yosi, 'sang bote ng beer,
maya-maya ay senglot ka na,
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Ngayon, tatawag ka, ginago ka nila,
Wag kang mag-alala, reresbakan ko sila.
Aww, yeah!
* ka lang nila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, paumaga, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong paubaya, * ka lang nila.
* ka lang nila...
[possibly offensive content warning]
Naaalala ko pa nung tayo pang dalwa,
sine lang ay ok ka na.
Pero ngayon kolehiyala ka na,
mas trip mong magtoma.
Ewan ko kung pano ka na barkada,
sa mga walang kwenta.
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, sumama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong isipin na hindi mapapansin,
ang iksi ng iyong palda,
ang kyut kyut mo, pero ang dami-daming
make-up sa iyong mukha.
'Sang kahang yosi, 'sang bote ng beer,
maya-maya ay senglot ka na,
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Ngayon, tatawag ka, ginago ka nila,
Wag kang mag-alala, reresbakan ko sila.
Aww, yeah!
* ka lang nila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, paumaga, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong paubaya, * ka lang nila.
* ka lang nila...
Temper
I see myself as a cool minded person, but I know that I do keep a real nasty temper. Stress and lack of sleep seem to bring it out. I'm starting to realize that I'm trying to do a lot of things, and not being able to focus/finish one is getting me absolutely frustrated. Must plan and schedule things properly to avoid landing myself in a position that I hate.
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