Me. Haha! trying to show off my Seniors-themed NY cap. (seniors-themed because it's yellow!) Failing to do so... Hahaha!

Meron akong kwento...

sa wakas, i was able to change the layout of my blog... yeah right. Hahaha pareho pa rin halos pero pinaghirapan ko ilagay yang banner sa ibabaw ha! hay naku kung anu-anu pinagkakalikot ko. Anyways, eto nanaman ako, sabi ko nga sa post bellow, gagawin ko na ang mga grad gifts... guess what?

DI KO PA RIN NAGAGAWA!

hay grabeh nato! pero anyways, meron akong kuwento.... Real life Rapunzel. Well, at least yung part about the long hair. I've always thought that my hair is quite long na. Sabi ng iba, paputulan ko na daw... so sabi ko...

Anong pake mo sa long hair ko?! Inggit ka lang kasi ikaw NAKAKALBO!!!

hehehe I didn't really say that out loud... naiisip ko lang... kung yun mga aunty ko ang nagsaabi and mga uncle... kasi, meron naman silang sariling buhok (na nakakalbo nanga) nakikialam pa sa buhok ng iba... bakit ba?! Rocker ako kelangan ko ng mahabang buhok para mas atgig kung mag-head bang! Hahaha sorry sorry nababaliw lang ako... gutom lang 'to! Anyways, yung Rapunzel nga na sinasabi ko... Kasi pauwi na ako kanina, tapos pagdaan namin sa may 711 sa kanto, may nakita akong dalawang babaeng naglalakad. Pagtingin ko sa buhok, which is totally kapansin-pansin, ang haba! As in umaabot na sa backside niya! Lampas pa! OO! Alam mo yun teacher sa admi sa school yun may exceptionally long hair? Mas mahaba pa doon! Nakakamanga anu? Ilang taon kaya yun di nagpagupit? As in buong buhay nila they didn't go under the scissor?!?!?! Wow... Nauupuan na niya siguro yun tapos pagkaupo niya ARAY! Naupuan ang buhok! Shet... Nafeefeel ko na tuloy ang pagpapagupit ngayon... Pero wag muna, after graduation pa hehe.


So anyways, I found this great site with loads of quizzes and stuff, nakakaaliw sobra! Pahamak yan kaya di pa ako nakakagawa ng grad gift pero aliw talaga sobra! Check out some of the outcomes of my quizzes.

You Are Not Scary

Everyone loves you. Isn't that sweet?

How scary are you?

100 Years by Five for Fighting

"Every day's a new day... 15 there's still time for you Time to buy and time to choose Hey 15, there's never a wish better than this When you only got 100 years to live" 2004 was about thinking and reflecting - but isn't every year?

What 2004 Hit Song Are You?

Your Dominant Intelligence is Spatial Intelligence

You've got a good sense of space and how the world around you looks. You can close your eyes and "see" images. You have innate artistic talent. An eye for color and shapes, you're also a natural designer. Since you think in pictures, visual aids and demonstartions help you learn best. You would make a good navigator, sculptor, visual artist, inventor, architect, interior designer, or engineer.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

You Are From the Sun

Of all your friends, you're the shining star. You're dramatic - loving attention and the spotlight. You're a totally entertainer and the life of the party. Watch out! The Sun can be stubborn, demanding, and flirty. Overall, you're a great leader and great friend. The very best!

What Planet Are You From?

I'm here again

tinatamad ako magtranslate ng iniisip ko papuntang english so bahala na, wala namang nagbabasa, ako lang, kaya maiintindihan ko naman if ever whehehe! anyways, ilang araw na ako inuubo, as in para akong gago kauubo, habang kumakanta ng walang kakwenta-kwentang chinese grad song inuubo pa rin ako. Anu bang meron? Wala naman akong toncillitis, di naman masakit lalamunan ko. Makati lang talaga. Nakalunok ba ako ng langgam? Sana tumigil na 'to, para maumpisahan ko na ang mga bagong bili na ice cream sa baba! Sugar free lang nga.... pero ice cream pa rin yun! it's not that bad naman eh... wag lang ube. YAX! kadiri talaga lasa ng sugar free na ube. ang dry dry parang kinudkod na buko! hay naku. ilang araw rin ako di nakapost sa mga blog ko, kasi nagbabalak ako na umpisahan na ang paggawa ng mga grad gifts ng barkada ko and friends. pero ayan, ilang araw na rin akong nakatulog! sabi ko sa sarili ko, teka, di na ako muna magpopost, para save some thoughts for my diary and for the grad gifts, para sa mga dedi diba. pero ayan, nakatulog lang ako! walanghiyas! uumpisahan ko na dapat, nakahawak na ako ng bolpen, pero nangibabaw pa rin ang antok! hay naku buhay. ngayon nga inaantok nanaman ako. bakit ba... pero talaga uumpisahan ko na. hmm... bibili nanga dapat ako ng sum stuff sa sumwer eh, pero araw araw naman walang driver! at every dismissal sa prac namin eh tinatamad ako kasi antok! anu ba yan! lahat na ng antok sa mundo ibinuhos na yata sa akin! hay o cge, ako'y magnanap muna, dahil may hinihintay akong papanoorin ko mamayang 7:30, baka di nanaman ako magising. anu kamo ang napakaimportanteng papanoorin ko? hmm.. Top Cat in Beverly Hills! ay, tama ba yun title? Basta nasabak sa gulo si Benny the Ball eh! Tapos sa Beverly Hills yun! Swerteng mga pusa nu? Buti pa sila nakarating na sa BH!

yehey! Everybody happy!

Gerard w/ a sexy girl's uh... bottom half! Whehehe! (i meant "looking at" at the previous post... typo again! Me so careless! *slaps forehead*)

Hmm... Guess what we're looking at... ;)

Us... with Jill of course! Nun 18th niya... she looks pretty doesn't she?

I'M DEAD

i'm dead... there are a lot of reasons for me to be "dead" right now... First of all, I'm supposed to be asleep already! But no... I'm still bloggin'! Next, I spilled water on the floor...

SPLASH!

Droplets splattered on the keybored of my laptop... and then darkness prevailed on the screen... TWICE. I hope nothing serious happened, or else I'd have to send this again to the technicians... And my dad won't allow me to use this again.

EVER.

Because I already broke it last time...

Anyways... I'm too sleepy to really talk with sense... So here are snippets of what transpired today. First of all...

IT'S NOT A NORMAL DAY

We didn't attend the Chinese grad practice because of some private matters to be settled... It's no use attending anyway. It's just too boring and believe it or not, brain exhausting to sing the same song over and over and over again. We're allowed to have 3 absences anyway so I still got 2 left. Tomorrow is our graduation mass. Well, in 6 hours to 7 hours to be exact. So now I really have to sleep... but there's still one thing.

Today (yesterday. it's 1 am) was Jill's birthday. 18th. It was fantastic. I had so much fun! And she looked really wonderful. I didn't quite understand what went on with the games, sort of a blind date thing, but all in all it's good. The party's just simple, not that many people, so all of us felt right at home. (Maybe because there were also 4 beds there... we had a pillow fight. Well, atan n me did. Haha. Including Gerard, who was meowing like a... cat?! Duh. Hehe.) The food was delicious too. Now that made me excited for my own 18th birthday... But I don't wanna be an adult yet... I still have 4 months of minor responsibilities. More later... Including pictures. So... nyty nyt nyt everyone! Wake me up when you do!

The Tracks of My Tears

People say I'm the life of the party'cause

I tell a joke or two

Although I might be laughing loud and hearty

Deep inside I'm blue

So take a good look at my face

You'll see my smile looks out of place

If you look closer, it's easy to trace

The tracks of my tears..

I need you, need you

Since you left me if you see me with another girl

Seeming like I'm having fun

Although she may be cute

She's just a substitute

Because you're the permanent one..

So take a good look at my face

You'll see my smile looks out of place

If you look closer, it's easy to trace

The tracks of my tears..

I need you, need you

Outside I'm masquerading

Inside my hope is fading

Just a clown oh yeah

Since you put me down

My smile is my make upI wear since my break up with you..

So take a good look at my face

You'll see my smile looks out of place

If you look closer, it's easy to trace

The tracks of my tears

Status Messages

"do you remember how it was? when we never seemed to care. the days went by so quickly, 'coz i thought you'd always be there. and it's hard to let you go, though i know that i must try. i feel like i've been cheated, 'coz we never said goodbye. will u w8 4 me?" ~minisignal

"think of me, think of me fondly when we've said goodbye... remember me, once in a while, just tell me that you'll try... & if you find that once again you want to take your heart back and be free... if you ever have a moment, spare a thought for me..." ~fujingirl

" i almost forgot to say something else and i can't fit it in so i kept it to myself...almost had you but i guess that doesn't cut it... almost had you and i didn't even know it...almost hated you... almost..." ~blue_scarlet_18

"couldn't sleep tonight, wondering if you're alright... my feelings i fight... a noose around my neck, so tight..." ~fuzzybaboy

Graduation Practices

We have them until March 23rd. Dude, as if we need walking lessons... But anyway, it's fun. (kinda) We get to see each other as high school students for the last 2 weeks of our high school lives. I brought my camera awhile ago, but didn't get to shoot any shots...(redundat ain't it?) I was busy scribbling away descriptions of my friends for the yearbook. I hope they're good enough. :) English rehearsals were from 8:00 - 11:00 am, Chinese rehearsals were from 1:00-3:00. The English, although quite boring in the middle, is bearable. But the Chinese... Gawd! We sang that same song over and over and over and over and now it's stuck in my head! It would've been alright, if not for the weird lullaby-ish tune that brings me to sleep from the first note 'til the last. Tomorrow, I'll be bringing a huge, thick book, kinda like Harry Potter to ease the boredom of it all...Unless it gets confiscated. I'd probably bring Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. I'm currently reading it, and it is so far as good as The Da Vinci Code. (I'm only in page 16) Am I still making sense? I'm getting exceedingly sleepy right now... I better doze off for a bit. Gotta work later... Gotta earn some cash ya know, 'coz summer's here! And Usher maybe coming so...! Ciao!

Let's Do Charity!

I've just been watching tv, and then this commercial (i think) came on about Bantay Bata 163. There were 2 mothers carrying their infant children on their laps. These children have swollen noses. I mean, the lumps were HUGE!!! I think it's called ...I forgot. Sorry...bad memory! Hehe! Basta it starts with the letter "M". I can't help but to feel sorry for these children. And to think that they're only that little... I want to help. I want to donate. Yeah, I've said this loads of times before, and yet, I still haven't done anything. Except for the Pondo ng Pinoy. That was required in school so I had to... I'm not as charitable as I thought I was.

I read in a magazine, there's this girl who wanted to go to Spain badly because of this World Youth Festival. It was her dream. She had attended the previous WYF in China, and she said that she found out that she's really good at communicating with people of different cultures. She wanted to find out more about herself, that's why she wanted to go to Spain. And then people started to respond positively to her blog! They paid her in exchange for a good deed like visiting an orphanage and community service. Some people just donated. And in three weeks time, she earned the money she needed!

So I thought, I'm addicted to blogging right now. And I spend a lot of time and money (for prepaid cards) just to get online... Tamad kasi ako ngayon magsulat sa regular diary ko eh hehe! So I figured na I can make a difference while doing something I like!

Summer break's coming. In a week or so, I'll be back here in my room bumming around, waiting for my college days to start. I'm sure all of us are saving up for those cute bikinis and suntan lotions for the beach. Me, I'm saving up 'coz I heard Usher's coming to town! Yeah! I'm a concert bum! But maybe, just maybe, we could sacrifice a little for those who are really in need. Save that 10 pesos you're gonna spend for DIC (dirty ice cream) or that 100 pesos for a set of cute earrings. Maybe we could just do this for a week, maybe...this Holy Week? It's supposed to be a week of sacrifice right? With that little sacrifice, it'll go a long long way, maybe even save a life! Yeah I know it's hard, I haven't even done it yet! So maybe if I had someone else with me, than I'd have the motivation to do it. Look at what sacrifice did to Constantine, it made him welcome to heaven once again! *oops, spoiler for those who haven't seen the movie yet!* ;)

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He Should've Won

The guy who looks like Tom Welling... Yeah, that's what caught my attention in the first place. He should've won the "R U Bond Enough" contest! But I don't think Filipinos knew there was a contest so they failed to vote... I mean, look at who won?! The worst looking guy in the whole contest! But oh well... This Tom look-alike is Mark, I don't know his last name either. Same with Manhunt guy... hehehe! He's a model here...that's what I heard. Hope I bump into him sometime! Who knows... ;)

P.S. this is his best pic out of the three posted in the contest site. the other one...well..just looks terrible. Hehe! :)

Bond Mark (Philippines)

isn't he adorable? isn't he?

My Manhunt Guy

He is...Matt...something...haha! I don't know his whole name! He got eliminated though... well, I agree that he's not male model material. I mean, look at him! He's sooo boy-next-door! The type that you wanna just hug and cuddle with! He's sooooooooooooooooo cute! :) agree? I don't know, but I just happen to like guys who are...well... boyband-ish! Haha! Right? I mean, take Matt for example. He would've fit in with the Backstreet Boys! Haha! But isn't he adorable? Aww... (don't look at the body though...haha! :) he's still sooo adorable!)

I am so so so sleepy right now... It's almost 1 am, and I'm a long long way from finishing my review. I haven't studied anything yet! Oh man I'm gonna be dead tomorrow, that's for sure. If I don't get a high grade this time... goodbye Ateneo de Manila... I wonder if he's still awake right now...?

this is me and i am fugly

Chinese History

Yep, that's our exam for tomorow. I have three testpapers to study and three pages of notes... And I absolutely have to get 90+ here, or else the grade in my card would drop... Argh! I hate this! There'll be no sleeping again later. I'll start at 7pm... I'll have dinner first! :) Anyways, today is the second day of my last week of studying in Saint Jude Catholic School. I don't wanna think about leaving... Every exam, there's always something, a question or something, about our graduating. And everytime, I feel my eyes water. I'm not emotional, but yeah, it's this time of my life... another step, another door to close, another world to conquer. I don't show what I feel, unless I want to, but most of the time I don't. Like sometimes, I'm really proud of my friends or I'm really happy about something, I just keep quiet. But there are times that I go all hyper and stuff! But I don't show that much emotion... I bet right now, my friends don't know how much I love them and how sad I am to have to part with them. This would be the most bittersweet summer I'll ever have. And then there's him... I saw him again today. (Duh, he's my classmate...) He looks funny. Haha! I wish I could tell him... I really do. But we had this activity last time when we were supposed to have a minute with each of our classmate and tell them how we feel about them. And when I was face to face with him, nothing... How could I say it?! He'll run away, as far as possible, from me. Because she is beautiful and I'm not, and no matter how hard I try, no matter how pacute or how "sweet" I get, she's still beautiful, and I'm not. That's why I was ecstatic when he said that i'm pretty. I think he only said that because he's being nice, but, just let me assume here... Let me pretend that for one moment, I looked pretty in his eyes. This is so pathetic. Why am I typing this anyway?! Lishr, here I come!

A BEACON OF LIGHT FLICKERING IN THE DARK (an attempt to review the seniors' play) By: Mrs. Rowena Ramos

The passion play recently held by the seniors was a revelation of sorts. It was a fitting finale for a 13 year, colorful, fun-filled and wonderful stay in St. Jude. It was exhilarating to see how one scene smoothly led to the other; the seniors evolving, growing with the character. Had I not known that these actors were my students, I would have believed for one second that they are amateur stage players. But what was exceedingly beautiful was to witness how one actor complimented the other, never competing, never trying to eclipse the other in an attempt to upstage or outshine. It was like watching an orchestra where every member was in harmony with the rest to produce a musically concordant sound, never cacophonous. They were just playing their roles to the hilt, giving justice to the role assigned to them so that even the bit players came out so well and stood out even in the midst of the ordinariness and minuteness of their role. It was just magical to see the seniors bloom and unfold with such glamour and finesse.

The play has succeeded in giving the audience a sense of awe and wonder, of anticipation, of inimitable interest which is crucial to hold the attention of a very critical audience. I have prepared myself to expect nothing spectacular or miraculous but what begun to unfold before me was a blend of rhythm, style, poignant characterization and yet bringing home the message uniquely embedded in any passion play. It was fast paced, unpretentious, credible yet very simple .Its simplicity was glaringly appealing. Minimalism aptly described the set and props. The stage was made to look smaller and closer to the audience .This in keeping with the trend in plays nowadays; to focus on the performance while the stage takes a backseat but not really neglecting the essentials.


It strove to satisfy the discriminating taste of its youthful audience via the inclusion of Broadway numbers but never forgetting the most important message. There was a valiant effort to sway the audience to look at the passion of Christ with a new perspective, with the lens of hope, love and optimism. Noteworthy is the resurrection which was expressed via the dynamism of the dance and the presence of Christ. It was enough to paint the glorious aftermath of the salvific act of Christ. I came out of the auditorium with a renewed sense of conviction and euphoria, not saddled and afflicted with pain and suffering. As a Religion teacher, this part is the crux of any discussion and review of the play.


Furthermore, the play has changed forever the tone and texture of the succeeding plays. If I may humbly say, that it has become the trendsetter, the yardstick by which succeeding plays will be gauged. There was never a dull moment. One scene smoothly glided into the next, bringing new heights of interests and expectations without let up. I only hope that the next performers will find inspiration in your work and attitude.


While there are small loopholes, I was ready to overlook them in view of the over-all impact of the play. There was the technical disruption which stalled the play for some seconds; there were times when the actors forgot that they have an audience, absorbed in their own roles; there were misplaced reactions and small items here and there that could have merited some attention. But there are two major things that are
Crucial for me in the play that I wanted to discuss.


First, Mary Magdalene was inadvertently called a prostitute. To set the record straight, nowhere in the gospels was she identified as such. It was a misreading of the text that calls her a sinner. It would be an act of injustice to perpetuate a misconception that is a product of misinformation. Secondly, the play was supposed to have been narrated with the perspective of Judas Iscariot. However there were instances which could never have been witnessed or known to Judas. The primordial criterion of selecting the narrator should have been somebody who was with him from the very start or at least the beginning of his ministry. Another option is to unveil the faith proclamation of a bystander who is originally detached from the unfolding drama but became increasingly involved which leads to a dramatic metanoia in his life.


Please allow me to indulge a little on the performance of the major actors who shone brightly in their individual roles.


DIMITRI ROLEDA as JUDAS ISCARIOT has impressed me. He came across as a very intense performer, giving justice to a very difficult role. I saw a profusion of emotions and for one brief moment, the audience identified with his anguish and soul- searching. The blend of a beautiful face coupled with the gut-wrenching confusion, depicted in stark detail, the nuances of Judas Iscariot’s complex personality.


MIKHAIL UY as PONTIUS PILATE has been effective in eliciting from the audience a feeling of distaste bordering to wrath at his seeming indifference over the fate of Jesus. He communicated with his unique brand of interpretation the detachment and hauteur, typical of a Roman official at that time. Passionate yet single-minded.


THEO TAN as KING HEROD was the scene stealer who gave a fresh interpretation to the despotic Herod in his song and dance number. We got a glimpse of the psyche of a ruler who is motivated by power yet appeared nonchalant, almost casual about the whole thing but his personal agenda was never far behind. Funny but effective.

JOHN LAWRENCE CRUZ as CAIAPHAS and ARVIN ANG as ANNAS were intense and unmitigated. It is a sheer pleasure to see students transformed with their credible characterization. Had I not known them, I would have believed for one moment that they were capable of such ruthless monstrosity .They brilliantly exuded the haughty demeanor of the High Priests.

PAULO COBANKIAT, PAULO MARQUEZ and KEVIN ONG AS HIGH PRIESTS. They perfectly fit the role as if it was tailor-made for them. They were not just play acting their parts. They have actually internalized their parts so well that for a fleeting second, I could not separate the students from their characters. They were effectual in portraying the kind of sinister power that Jesus was up with during his time.

THERESE GRUBA as MARY MAGDALENE. She has successfully painted a woman who is helplessly torn, distressed and in pain. Her interpretation of a woman devoted to her master was unsullied, pure and unmistakable that belied the intensity of her emotions with such astounding force. Her characterization was like a fresh breath of air that swept everybody by surprise. Her role and presence gave balance to an otherwise, male dominated play.


PORFIRIO BELGICA III as JESUS was in his best element. He gave a new twist to the usual interpretation of Jesus. His portrayal showed impenetrable strength yet sprinkled it with a lot of compassion and gentleness. He might appear passive initially but his presence was strong and distinct. Nobody could have done it better than the way he essayed it so effortlessly. It was like having access to the historical Jesus. Knowing that he is one of the directors, one begins to wonder how he could have excelled in two equally demanding major parts at the same time.


Let me congratulate the directors for their crucial role in the success of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” They have set a standard that is quite difficult to follow. Their dedication to their craft; the research that went into the making of the script; their passion for excellence and their commitment to give us a play that is unforgettable were all deeply entrenched in the product that we all witnessed.


Lest I forget, a lot of credit goes to the producer, Mrs. Genalyn Alfonso for her tireless efforts, indomitable spirit and unwavering support to the seniors. She has been with the group from day one and has relentlessly guided them in their quest for perfection. Mentors like her are hard to come by and it is a joy to see that a lot of students are actually touched from her insurmountable sacrifice and dedication.


Finally, to all those who made up the play, from the actors to the directors, from the stage crew to the different committee heads and managers, from the donors to the critics, hats off to you! You’ve done one hell of a job that your alma mater is proud of.

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yeah, it was a wonderful wonderful play, and i'm way way way proud of it! that's my batch! but...didn't she notice the props? I mean, I spent more than a month making those spears and other stuff! I hoped she'd mention just a little something about the props...something like, "and the properties used on stage looked fit for their roles too" or something else...oh well, the life of beyond-the-seen people, never appreciated, never creditted. All that was attributed to us is a single sentence at the very end of the review..."props committee" wasn't even mentioned, only the stage crew and the heads and managers...what about the members who slaved?!?!?!

thanks for the praises anyways...