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You are what you eat.

2011-08-08T00:00:00.003+08:00

In an effort to revive my blog I'll start with a few snaps of all the things I've been devouring this summer. Apart from the frequent tavern visits and the usual socializing, I've been indulging in anything and everything edible. I've also developed a knack for cooking - what seems to be a growing trend now thanks to MasterChef and the Asian Food Channel. I know managing this blog is fail at its best - I can barely maintain Tumblring.
This is going to be a quick one so I'll just briefly mention my not-too-recent purchase of a DSLR camera: the Nikon D90. Though I rarely bring it out with me - its bulkiness makes it difficult to lug around - it's been great.

Oh, these times are hard

2011-04-18T22:00:00.002+08:00

For lack of any better photos, yes. So here's a weak attempt to sum up what has gone by since my last entry. Oh, and please check out justacigarettegone@tumblr it's worth your time!

In six days' time, I would have gone 40 days without red meat (yay!) and what an accomplishment! The temptation was abundant but that goes without saying; no sacrifice is completely effortless. My sister and I plan to treat ourselves to Korean BBQ after this ordeal (haha). I'm not a die-hard carnivore but I've almost forgotten how beef tastes! I have to thank those of you who were so accommodating and considerate though, couldn't have done it without the encouragement.

Last Thursday I attended The Script's concert, and - do I even have to say it? Saying it was extraordinary would be a total understatement. It was the cherry bomb business. For the most part, it was because I was smack front and center and I was able to adore every bit of Danny O'Donoghue standing only several inches away. Being able to hold his forearm and watch him forget lyrics... is so enchanting. Gonna take a while for me to recover..

I'm finally nearing the end of my freshman year and wow, rush of emotions haha! Time flies, how so many things can happen in just one year. Honestly I've just been so caught up in God-knows-what this past year that I can't seem to gather anything decent, anything whole from it all. I plan to use this coming summer perhaps for some reflecting.. perhaps not?

Tomorrow morning will be a much-needed morning rendezvous with my beloved bestie. I've been thriving on daylight coffees and chillages with the very few close friends I have. I haven't had these in so long it feels like I'm feeding on a new energy. Not only should we be thankful for coffee houses that serve excellent lattes and brilliant cheesecake, but also for the company you enjoy them with.

Get me with those green eyes, baby

2011-03-08T18:12:00.002+08:00

I apologize for the lack of creativity in today's photos. The weather isn't cooperating to allow me to show off my remarkable outdoor photo-taking skills, so you just have to bare with the random contents of my room (plus Lilu's been making plenty appearances). For some reason I've been indulging in "productive activities" lately.. I just opened a Tumblr account (http://justacigarettegone.tumblr.com) I'm definitely hit by the social networking plague.. When you are the owner of a phone with constant internet access, you are prone to this disease - don't say I didn't warn you.

Tomorrow marks the first day of Lent and my 40-day pescatarian diet. To be honest, I did consider going completely vegan, but since I'm not big on tofu and I have a mushroom allergy, I would be significantly lacking in protein by the 15th day. Not to mention, I genuinely need bubble tea in my life. I've revised this 40-day diet enough to be confident in myself. Though I always forget to remember that this is my Lenten sacrifice and that this deed is supposedly entirely selfless - the self-reminding needs a little work.

So I recently purchased some skincare products from this brand that I discovered. It's drugstore, and it's called Simple. After struggling with the inconsistency of my Biore-Dermalogica routine for so long, I decided to try this out. It looks exactly that - simple. I purchased the Kind To Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel and the same line's Purifying Cleansing Lotion, and I'm so glad to say I think I've finally found my skincare regimen. So first off, Simple claims to be fragrance and soap-free, which was what instantly attracted me. I'm a big believer in "Less is More" when it comes to face products, so when I read the very short list of ingredients I was already convinced to try it out. My entire nighttime regime also includes The Body Shop's Aloe Vera Toner (my 4th bottle and still loving it) and GNC's Aloe Vera Skin Gel (2nd tube, not fragrance-free though), both of which I highly recommend.

I surprisingly forgot to mention in my last entry the recent concert craze in Hong Kong this season. I'm still fresh from the experience at Taylor Swift's Live in HK concert, which, with the exception of Lady Gaga's concert I attended last year, was quite incredible. It's a wonder to me how Taylor Swift can sound so bad when she sings at award shows because she sounded flawless live that night. Quite a number of big names in the music business are having gigs in HK. I've already purchased tickets for The Script, and I'm still contemplating seeing Maroon 5. It's just too much splurging if I got those too. But rumor has it that Bruno Mars or Rihanna might come by, so I'll be smart and wait for confirmation before I do any more purchasing.

So that's it for this week. I must get back to my big ugly pile of work now. Hasta luego, chicos y chicas!

Just a cigarette gone no you couldn't be that far

2011-03-01T22:46:00.008+08:00

Believe it or not, I'm going to resume frequent blogging, yes I am. Well, I can promise you I'll try. This morning found me reading two of my chicas bonitas (kuripotchic and bubonelove) and thanks to them I'm now compelled to write another long-overdue entry. I know it's starting to become a drag with the really slow updates but bare with me, I promise it will be over soon.

After so much contemplation and indecision, I finally went through with the bangs! Although they're not the full-on straight cut fringe, I'm super happy with the look. My stylist advised long side-swept bangs for the timebeing, until the parting disappears - then he could go on with the straight bangs. I've been going to this hairstylist for 3 years (Haircode on Granville Rd, TST) and I highly recommend him (message me for his contact info).

I'm about a month into my 2nd semester, doing relatively well but getting swamped with work. As we approach the month of March, school, work, life in general gets more and more intense. University is definitely not high school. And as of now, I'm juggling school, work, my barely-there social life - namely my long-distance relationships *ahem* and my attempts at networking. Don't forget the countless hours needed for the productive stuff (Facebook and TV series). May not seem like a lot, but honey, it's a mouthful.

The only major change I underwent since my last post would be my move from Tung Chung to Taiwai. To be frank, I'm definitely happy here. Time means a lot to me, and the fact that it only takes me 30 minutes tops to get to my usual spots is pure joy. This may be something most of you take for granted, but since I'm used to being at least an hour away from everything (except the airport and Disneyland) for almost a decade, this idea still astounds me!

So I saw the Oscars 2011, and aside from the very bland hosting (I'll get to that later), I thought it was quite entertaining! Okay, the Twilight/Harry Potter/Toy Story 3 autotune was not a bad idea. And frankly, as eloquent as Natalie Portman was, I think Randy Newman deserves the Best Speech award. As for the presenters for the night, hands down Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law. Billy Crystal doesn't count (teehee). And what in the world did James Franco inhale backstage? He looked like he was still stuck under that rock (127 Hours reference - must watch, btw) He looked stoned as hell, so it made Anne Hathaway look overly enthusiastic (like, redbull enthusiastic) and.. it just wasn't right. But it was a good show, 2011! Definitely hitting the moviehouse soon to see "The King's Speech"!

So that should be an adequate update for now. I want to comment on the fluctuating weather but HK weather is always moody so I don't think it's worth it. Therefore, until next time! Hasta luego, amigos.

If you are wrong in all the right ways

2011-01-10T19:59:00.004+08:00

And finally! After God knows how long I am finally taking the time to sit and blog, and it feels great. Although I really regret skipping through the phenomenal past six months, I know my attempt to summarize it will be a complete failure. It was an epic six months - yes, catch me in the cliche, there's really no better way to describe it.

I really don't know how to make up for the abrupt pause of blogging, so in an effort to somehow transition from my recent entries, some things haven't changed: I am still waiting on The Avengers, Transformers 3 (the teaser trailer was a major tease), Sucker Punch and Beastly, and successfully completed my first out of six semesters in my International Journalism program here at Hong Kong Baptist University. My next one starts in a week, so, wish me luck!

I am dying to do something with my hair! Last November I returned to my jet black hair. Despite the first few weeks of it looking like a synthetic wig, it eventually washed off to reveal a more natural look (thank God) haha! I was told that that was the trick for the color to stay on - since my hair was previously bleached light brown. But medium-length black hair is getting boring, so now I'm considering bangs. (I know I've been considering it for the longest time, but I just think it's the sort of thing I need a unanimous decision to go through with haha!)

After starting in this Journalism course, you'd think to expect more frequent blogging. But honestly, tonight, if it weren't for this nasty cold that's burying me in snot-covered tissues and used teabags, I'd be out celebrating my dearly loved Tiffany's birthday in Merhabas where the notion of blogging wouldn't even have cross my mind. My coughing can be mistaken for a car engine starting up. Eugh.

Apart from getting slightly more familiar with living away from home, excessive "socializing" and sketchy schedules involving tavern visits, my life is still the same, unrelenting crazy cycle that it is. And I'm undeniably grateful for it. Now, I've run out of things for this entry, so I'm gonna go back to my Facebook stalking (don't act like everybody doesn't do it) and hopefully my next blog will be within the next six months or so. Until then, peace out everyone :)

Something 'bout love that breaks your heart

2010-08-10T23:38:00.003+08:00

Yes it's been one heated ride since my last entry. Since then I started work (summer workshop teacher), flew in and out of Manila, finished work and cleared up all my acne (woot!) Though it won't be clear much longer, thanks to all the food I've been devouring lately. Abundant input (haha!) sighh! Dieting is overrated. Anyway.

During my Manila stay last month I hit the Ace Water Spa with my family and - omg - if you ever get the chance, you must try it. For a very reasonable price of P550 you can enjoy 4 hours of lavish hydrotherapy massages which also include aromatherapy hot tubs, sauna and steam rooms. It's definitely worth your while. And I strongly recommend you stop by the coffee lounge afterwards and try their spaghetti carbonara. You'd violently agree with me. Seriously.

On the movie front (since that's about the only entertaining part of my summer - just kidding I exaggerate hehe) and so far the only worth bringing up are Inception, Salt and Despicable Me. Inception had the advantage of eye-candy (Joseph Gordon Levitt and Ellen Page - both of whom I adore) and although it took a while to get to the good parts I thought it was pretty incredible. Salt was the typical Jolie movie, but I mean this in a good way, her impressive acting and stuntplay kept balance and I liked that. Despicable Me in my opinion didn't quite deliver.. The humor, the 3D, those were good, but the plot had no appeal.. thumbs up to Steve Carrell and Jason Segel though!

Apart from the return of the CW shows I follow, I'm eagerly waiting for Sucker Punch (Emily Browning ftw), The Other Guys, The Expendables and Friends With Benefits. Of course there's The Avengers and Transformers 3 (I like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) but I'll even the wait out.

The coming couple of weeks are going to be spent maximizing what's left of my free time this summer. Since I officially move into my dorm on the 24th, I actually don't have that much time left for the carefree lazing around (haha) plus school starts a week after that. Speaking of school, I'm going to be taking up international journalism in HKBU (Baptist University) for those of you who were asking. I've always wanted a job as a media personality and I'm hoping that this would somehow take me there. But if I don't hit the moon, then I'll aim for the stars right?

She greets the day with her hair wet

2010-07-27T23:10:00.001+08:00

A random trip to Broadway led to a spontaneous purchase of a new digital camera; say hello to the works of my new friend, the Nikon Coolpix S6000. So far I am loving its company; the two of us seem to work out well, it doesn't quite function like other digital cameras (in a good way) and its good looks is a bonus. For some reason I've been downgrading, ditching touchscreen for the normal button-pressing ways, first with my cellphone and now with my camera. A little bit of old-school doesn't hurt.

Watched Salt recently and gearing up to see Inception. Preview after preview is getting me so giddy for all the upcoming movies! Sucker Punch looks great, Green Lantern, not to mention The Avengers, whose cast has been officially announced - a cast that I am ecstatic about (except for Ruffalo for Hulk, still don't know what I think about that) But anyway, I'm waiting to be blown away.. whether it be by the Ryan Reynolds-Blake Lively team-up for Green Lantern, or the Sucker Punch role that Vanessa Hudgens has "worked so damn hard" for (also itching to see Emily Browning again, in a more sexified role)

Scarlett Johannson. Yes, most people would agree that she is the epitome of the perfect woman. She's my favorite blonde. I'm bigger on Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel and Emma Watson, but Scarlett has that unique charm. I bring her up because I just saw what she's done with her hair and it's burning me up with envy! If only dark hair could pull it off! I am already dying to try something new with my hair.

We're all just prisoners of birth

2010-07-17T00:25:00.003+08:00

Sorry for the obvious lack of pictures. Been meaning to expand my photoblogging portfolio but can't seem to grasp the spontaneity skill of photography - I just don't have a quick enough eye for fleeting kodak moments. Also, my camera is currently out of town as it has, after a year and a month, given in - internal problem, my guess, something shaken out of its place (not funny, really) So my dad took it to get fixed and... well I'm anticipating its return, hopefully in A+ condition!

Spending these few weeks maximumly unproductive. Nothing but food, shopping, movies, beaches, whatever it may be, with the company of friends. In other words, nothing that doesn't involve excess spending (sigh) but it's "all good" because in a week's time I start my official summer parttime and then my August is fully booked with mandatory workshops for uni (booooo) All in all I'm hoping the coming week will be long-lived.

Went tanning a few times throughout the past couple weeks, needless to say that for the fair-skinned it's "the thing to do" in summer. It's amazing how female locals achieve tans sooo rapidly while I, despite being pure Filipina, have to bake for hours under the scorching sun before I drop two shades.. Tsk! But anyway. I'm about five shades darker now and I'm comfortable this way. Shouldn't be too obvious since I avoided tanning my face, but there is a difference and I only hope people notice - kahit konti lang (haha!)

Anyway. Before I promise to have more pictures for the next post, I should remind you guys to pray for my camera. Have a good weekend, everyone!

I'm afraid I won't get out alive

2010-07-06T22:53:00.003+08:00

Back from the motherland trip, a seemingly lacking yet satisfying trip. I'm still adjusting to short weeklong stays for which trying to fit all the rendezvouses and gatherings in is such a hard task, especially since our holidays aren't in sync. But regardless! This trip fortunately, I was able to squeeze everything and everyone in, though really they deserve the credit.

My flight back home was turbulence-free (praise God). Issue 31 of Digital Photographer Philippines kept me busy and entertained, thanks to my beloved ate Johnalene, who is taking on the role of Lead Writer for this magazine, for providing me a copy (hehe). Not only have the articles showcased ate Jo's incredible raw writing skills (hehe no sugarcoating, promise!) but because of them I have developed an itch to purchase a Canon EOS 7D and join the realm of photography. But, given my impulsive nature and no photography skills whatsoever, doing so would be impractical. I'll stick to fluking with my Sony Cybershot DSC-T90 (haw!)

Just a little too much of sun and coffee

2010-06-28T20:48:00.002+08:00

Three days into this stay and I think I've made enough coffee shop trips to last two weeks. You know. Sometimes there's nothing better to top an afternoon of shopping than a good latte accompanied by a friendly slice of cheesecake, or whatever floats your boat. Maybe some of White Hat frozen yoghurt or a combo from Cerealicious. At the very least, somewhere with seating and decent wifi. Right?

My flight to Manila was pleasant. It was a struggle for sis and me to wake ourselves up at 5 a.m. after a late night, but it was nothing a couple of Starbucks lattes couldn't cure. People say good coffee is the best remedy; I don't disagree. So anyway, despite the bad weather, majority of the flight was smooth and the stewardesses were unusually friendly - overall a pleasant flight. Landed safely. Rode to Crowne Plaza in Ortigas and our first food trip? Max's!

I'd been dying to get online sooner, I did the other day but the hotel's crappy connection was beyond my tolerance level, but now I'm home and hello excellent wifi! As much as I like to keep myself away from the internet on my trips, I couldn't resist the chance to blog. My Manila trips are always so relieving I feel like I should brag about them, even for just a bit. And besides, it just didn't feel right leaving my Macbook home for too long (haha)

So far I've done nothing but eat. Okay, and shop. Once my sis and I were settled in Friday we raided Robinson's Galleria inside out. We were keen on checking out all - as in, all - of the shops, but we're bigger fans of all the food stuff here. It's just way too much! Cakes. Cinnabon. Krispy Kreme. Cereals. Frozen yoghurt. Smoothies. Things that you don't find on a regular basis in Hong Kong, it's "just another stall" here. I could only imagine how unhealthy I would be if I lived here. My poor self-discipline and constant food cravings will literally get creamed by the omnipresent temptation. Sigh.

Anyway, tomorrow I'm heading to a water spa with the family and I'm very much looking forward to it. Something new for a change. I'm trying my best to bring my camera with me everywhere possible to take pictures. My pics for this blog are a bit redundant (what with the coffee theme and all) and I think I over-ed a bit on the black gradients. I promise to do better on my next post. Thank you! And until next time.

When you got a sentimental heart

2010-06-22T00:04:00.004+08:00

Some Monday night blogging. I think this will be my last post before I leave for my 9-day Manila trip on Friday. A much needed trip, and I'm stoked! Though as much as I'd like for the next few days to be sweet and calm, I'm bombarded with appointments. When I arrive Manila, I'm pretty sure the excitement will be accompanied by relief - which, in this case, is a good thing.

Major setback that my trusty silver Japan-brand luggage that I've fully relied on for almost 3 years finally gave in a couple months ago. Since I haven't yet gotten a replacement for it - its size is in between and its entire being is Kristine-friendly - I have to play minimalist since I'm going to be sharing one of those humongous ones with my sister, who is going to be traveling alone with me for the first time. Quite a number of first-times for this trip: first time traveling with my sister, first time traveling using my new passport, first time without a luggage to myself (which, thanks to my slight neat-freakishness, is going to be quite a hassle) but I am just dying for this trip to happen.

For the past couple weeks, I've been experimenting with skincare products. At the same time I've been overindulging in junk food, and, well, there's PMS. So I'm sitting here, pimples coming and going (leaving blemishes), and I'm frustrated beyond belief because I don't have a damn clue what's causing them! Anyway, Jasmine has recommended some homemade remedies so... I guess right now I'm in no place to say no. Tonight I'm debating between the white toothpaste and the lemon juice. Hmmmmm.

Can't wait to stock up on airplane reads! Planning to splurge on a copy of Indie, maybe Vogue or Marie Claire for the lightweight stuff. I'm still in search of that amazing magazine that I read while waiting for my hair to dry at Aveda salon. I can not believe I forgot the title. But that article I read about sex being a culture instead of just an art, it was captivating (don't get me wrong it was just a brilliant article) and the rest of the magazine was just to die for - I am still searching. Still searching. I must find that. And when I do, I am going to own every single copy that magazine's ever issued.

This gift, it comes with a price

2010-06-13T23:14:00.001+08:00

How is everyone doing? (Hah, don't think I ever started with that ever before) Had a good look at all the nine photos? I did, and after paying slight more attention to the content I realize how I seem so naturally inclined to making food look good. Hmm. I never seem able to make other things look as good. But I am learning.

Happy independence day to my fellow filipinos! Earlier today I attended the parade that circled the various streets of central Hong Kong Island and was fascinated by the sea of colors. I was literally drowning in the neon reds, lime greens and stunning yellows. The groggy gloom from the overcast weather was easily overcome by the unbelievable costumes and the jovial cheers from the participants who have obviously prepared well for this day. When the Hong Kong Youth Marching Band hit the first note and led the parade out into the streets of Wanchai, I was in awe - and so it seemed, was everyone else. Definitely proud to be pinoy (let's just forget for now that I have an HKSAR passport haha) Everybody wants the best of both worlds, right?

So Kim and I recently picked up a few stuff from Aveda (in courtesy of Aveda) mainly hair products, with the exception of one for skincare. They were: all styling products and for damage control and/or sun protection. So far I'm liking them, they don't get your hair all sticky in dry bundles and they aren't as fragrant as Bed Head or Catwalk stuff. I can't really tell just yet if they're living up to keeping your hair free from damage - but I'm a daily blowdryer so it just makes me secure to protect my hair from all my thermal styling; same goes for the sun care stuff. My intensive hydrating masque was highly recommended by the lady (must've been my face, how embarrassing) so I took a chance. Makeupalley is singing its praises so.. I'm confident. I only used it once since I got it, so I can't say much for now. But from experience Aveda products have been quite forgiving with me. Crossing my fingers!

The weather has been hormonal for the past few days, and honestly I don't know yet if I hate or love it. The overcast weather creates a nice breeze that sunny days normally don't have. But for the fair weather friends like myself, a smile don't come if the sun don't shine. Very rarely have I experienced a fine day with a cool breeze here in Hong Kong; I am barely ever purely content with the weather here and neither is everyone else but everyone learns to deal. Hopefully the weather this week will contradict the forecast (nothing new there for Hong Kong, they almost [always never] match) and shine! I miss the sun!

Don't stand so close to me

2010-06-09T23:25:00.004+08:00

(all photos taken & edited by me)

Photography is no forte of mine, but I'm somehow impressed with all the pictures I've been coming up with lately. Though as much as I want to avoid over-enhancing photos on photoshop, my Sony DSC-T90 is no SLR, yellowing up all my unflashed photos. In other words, I'm a cheater because I fail to limit myself to only "unyellowing" the photos. But some people say that if the outcome is good, it don't matter how you get it (personally I disagree but in this case...)

Yesterday I accompanied Bubz to a fashion showcase at a college, where student designers present their work and its concept, and selected garments are supposedly being revealed at their year-end fashion show. But before getting to the glamour of the fashion show hustle-bustle, they have to go through one hell of a critiquing by a panel of judges (their lecturers) I only had the privilege of seeing the works of three designers, only two really delivered. The other one made me cringe, not only because of her horrible work, but because I was watching her helplessly get bashed and trashed by people who had no idea how ridiculous and unhelpful their comments oftentimes were. Having not the slightest clue about fashion, the softy inside me was recoiling in horror. All in all, though, I was enthralled by the massive amount of creativity and effort - it's not something you see often in HK. I wouldn't have thought I'd see a local Chinese girl channeling Emanuel Ungaro in her designs, would you?

This blog is strictly general lifestyle. What you would find here is - well, hopefully - a good balance of all my main interests: food, fashion, current affairs (I'm quite the normal girl) So I really hope that's clear! Anyway, my sister and I had an amazing day of eating today. In particular, we finally decided to try out Azabusabo's (sp?) sweet potato with sabo ice cream dessert that I've heard so much about and finally understood why it was such a big deal. Marion crepes are also ingenious (not the best I've had, but good enough) and it drives me crazy that there's so much about food in HK that I have yet to discover!

I am finally taking everyone's advice and taking Cantonese lessons! Truth be told, I would rate my cantonese a 3 out of 5, just never confident enough to speak it. So there! I am taking the step to complete naturalization (since technically I'm halfway there with my HKSAR passport) haha! And it's been great. I know I'm going to need practice, so feel free to converse with me (haha so weird) I will blow you away with my skills. I promise. (LOL)

You know I can't hear a thing

2010-06-07T10:16:00.002+08:00

(1. one of my test shots from last week 2. sushi buffet carousel 3. Jasmine's copeland shirt 4. studded bag 5. Scratch pool table)

Breaking the chain of blogging on Sunday nights. So the last week was hectic, but it was amazing, topped off by the hard-hitting wave of Passion. And apart from that, I turned 19 last Thursday. The celebrations were cherry pie, and my gifts are.. brilliant (yeah I guess you can say that). But anyway, last week was great and though I generally eat a lot of different stuff and play pool, it's still worth showing off this time around.

I thought I'd prioritize my birthday celebration to give credit to all the people that have made it good beyond words: my family and my friends. There was a lot of eating involved, half that I haven't yet discarded up to this day (gross). And the fantastical gifts! With the exception of the Elmo shirt (haha! Just kidding) everything was amazingly thoughtfully practical. A crime thriller novel, an IC recorder, a Diva ring, shampoo (heheh).. if you know me, you know all these things are essentials (including the eating - buffet after buffet) yay for birthdays!

Shopping epiphany. I've always known this: we pay more for less material. Not that I'm complaining. This concept will keep skimpy slutty clothes to the minimum on the street. But it's not just with clothes, just think about the most expensive foods on earth: preserved crickets, cat poo coffee, animal digestive juices - like fancy-fied versions of living in the jungle. Some warped circle of life. Just saying.

So today marks the beginning of a new week. Hopefully this week won't raid my wallet as much as last week did (haha) I just discovered yesterday that I'll be flying to Manila on the 25th (will stay there until the 3rd of July) and I am stoked! I missed out on a couple of chances to fly back, and though it wasn't in my preference to fly so soon this summer, I'm excited. It will also be my first journey using my HKSAR passport (whaddup!)

This goes on effortlessly

2010-05-30T22:21:00.006+08:00

(1. random of my new klutch/sling 2. satay lunch 3. lovely feet 4. enhanced shot of sunset from sunny bay station 5. the window of a vintage store)

After a week or so of trying to accumulate as much juice as I can in the hopes of producing another fully loaded entry, I can only say this entry will be as dry and mediocre as all the previous ones.. but I guess it depends on what you perceive as fully loaded (hehe). I normally don't like blogging on Sunday nights but I've been doing it so much lately that it's also become convenient.

So lately I've been fixated on my book bingeing. Worry not, friends, I am quickly getting over my "ignorant" fondness of Nicholas Sparks. Considering my weakness for anything crime thriller, I've recently developed a keen liking for James Patterson. I've almost completed his Women's Murder Club series. And thanks to some of my English major friends for sharing their amazing reads (Jasmine for Jon McGregor) I'm gradually learning to distinguish poorly written novels from, well, good ones (haha).

Got myself a copy of TeenVogue's June/July 2010 issue which I quickly skimmed through this afternoon. And I wholeheartedly applaud them for their effort to "bring pretty back". To my delight I realize how focused they are on retiring the aggressive, lethal smudged-eyeliner-killer-stilettos look and putting in its place the wholesome Audrey-Hepburn-esque classiness. I also appreciate the article about "killer suntans" to raise awareness of the dangers of all the various types of tanning that teenage girls are apparently so obsessed with these days. This is the kind of thing that should appeal and matter, for the sake of today's young women.

RIP Gary Coleman. I used to be a big fan of Diff'rent Strokes and loved him in it, until it got buried in the rubble along with the other 80s sitcoms (until it completely stopped airing on Star World - even the little 5-minute snippets) He was pretty young - 42. Not quite there yet and gone too soon due to a head injury.

Spring has come to an end, and so have all my favorite shows: CSI, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, House and Gossip Girl. Way too many heart-stopping scenes in just two weeks - high blood pressure at such a young age. With the exception of House, these shows are getting better and better at keeping watchers right on edge! I swear, the CSIs almost sent my brain into combustion inferno. Sigh. The thought that I have to wait 3 months until I can properly function again is revolting. Countdown...

We stood next to the fire

2010-05-17T23:44:00.002+08:00

(1. Tony Wong Patisserie cakes for Mothers' Day 2. Gong Cha, Cotton On shades 3. Jasmine's corset close-up 4. My Nokia E71, new case)

Yeah, starting to get lethargic with the editing of my blog entry pictures. I think I have yet to discover how good my camera (Sony DSC-T90) could be. It's no SLR but for a digital camera it's supposed to be one of the better ones, yet until today (and I've had this for a year) I haven't been able to take a good picture (or a picture that I don't have to enhance "photoshopically") Maybe I'll play around with it tonight.

So maybe as some of you might know, I've recently been through a whirlwind of events - pleasant, very pleasant events - and one has to do with the unfolding of my journalistic aspirations. It may come off as a shock since I never really.. displayed any prior interest in that area regardless of how I really felt about it mainly because I doubted myself. But now I am just thrilled that trying it out meant getting into HKBU's School of Communication for their Int. Journ. program. Here's to everyone who believed in me and convinced me to push to greater heights in the past year, I did it and damn, it feels good!

This summer is unraveling itself with a bang. First year has gone by and it's time for all the reunions - all types of them, and so far they've all been great. How unreal things seem to be is beyond me, but I'm going to embrace it. So it's a kind of.. unplanned summer. Honestly I've been pretty sluggish, but I'd like to think it's fair, what with work in July and courses in August and all. I have to have some time to just laze around.

Swerving from topic to topic. Met some very handsome, good-looking guys - thing is, 90% of them are gay. Gay gay gay. Isn't it frustrating? I feel like there's some type of mother nature imbalance going on - though there might just be an equal number of lesbians but anyhow! It's sad, but it's funny. We've got betting pools at my place for Filipino celebrity hunks and heartthrobs - for the boys or for the girls? Sigh.

It's taking me forever to complete this entry. I started at 9PM and it is currently 11.36. Getting rid of my fidgety just-can't-stay-put habit is harder than I thought. I also had to have a hair sesh with my mom - she's helping me pull the leftover glue from my previous extensions (long story, don't ask). It's a pain but I'm living through it. Hell I am not going through that again though.

The most beautiful man in the world..

2010-05-03T20:08:00.005+08:00

(1. Mini Cooper on the wall of a car gallery 2. Lego convention @ CityU 3. Some prank outside GI mall 4. My hair for the Aveda Hair Show 5. Self-explanatory)

Finally! I've been itching to blog for so long and I finally have the time - in between dinner and walking Lilu. So it might get a bit messy because despite how much I actually want to say, I'm still going to compress it all into the bite-size bulletpoint format that I've been so used to doing. The above pictures were taken in various places and various times, when I thought it was worth digging for my cellphone for a quick snapshot - which is really rare considering I barely take pictures of anything anywhere anymore. I am hoping that my old camwhoring habits will return this summer though!

My childhood obsession for unruly, dysfunctional Cartoon Network shows is something most of you may not know about me. I used to complete my days with episodes of Cow and Chicken, I M Weasel, Catdog, Courage the Cowardly Dog and Ed, Edd and Eddy. Even then I knew these shows were just downright dumb, but it was sort of impossible not to digest their contents and let them grow on me. It's a bit ridiculous now that I look back and remember how I used to like these shows. Hmm.. maybe that explains why I am so "edgy" (LOL).

I'm finally switching my magazine collection, from ViVi (roughly 18 issues at the moment) to Marie Claire (3 issues and counting). With all due respect - and I noticed this several issues ago, but only made the direct connection when comparing December 2009 with December 2008 - Vivi's issues are more or less the same. Despite that the plethora of visuals they use makes them irresistible to the modern-day girl, for them there's just no moving on from the Japanese fashion obsession for the tight and skimpy. And though I admit that that "look" has been forever in-trend with the locals, I'm just not too fond of it anymore.

Sorry guys but I just cannot ignore my need to talk about Iron Man 2! I saw it last week and it really did deliver. Well, Robert Downey Jr and Don Cheadle really did deliver. Honestly at first I was a bit complacent about Cheadle going as War Machine, but he definitely obliterated my socks when he owned this role - he was meant for this. Downey Jr is on a roll with his narcissistic superhero roles (Sherlock Holmes), three thumbs up! And Scarlett Johannson? It's a boo for me. She was great with her stunts and her little skimpsuit and all, but she's just not my ideal Black Widow. There's nothing fierce or deceptive or cunning, nothing with her that Black Widow is supposed to possess. I'm glad she was only subplot material. Anyway, speaking of movies, I can't wait to see Beastly.

Finally, my experience with Aveda. For anyone with no experience in modelling or fashion whatsoever, being part of this hair show was an adventure in itself. Having to have my hair cut was almost painful, dealing with on-the-spot posing onstage was mindblowing, trying to look as skinny as possible in a tight body-hugging BCBG dress.. I won't even go there. But put that aside and bring out the good stuff, the unbelievably nice people, the flawless service, the constant are-you-okay-ing of the stylists, I could relive the day a hundred times and I wouldn't get sick of it. My hair has been dyed back to dark brown in courtesy of Aveda, it's still a bob though but definitely nice. Still an amateur model fresh out of a first experience. A damn good first experience though.

Woman's best friend...

2010-04-18T23:51:00.004+08:00

Introducing: Lilu. She's a high-spirited Japanese Spitz who is a recent addition to the family, and she is fantastic. Totally owns having a boyfriend, if I may say so myself (haha) Don't get presumptuous, people, I'm naturally a big dog type of person but in Hong Kong space is quite limited and lacks the outdoors for a big dog. But that doesn't mean we're not ecstatic about having Lilu around - quiet, reserved and very intelligent, she's just a ball of good things!

Straying away from all the dogbiz, I wanna complain about having a tiny bladder. It's a real nuisance because I am particularly a fan of all those pee-provoking drinks such as coffee and bubble tea but oh they make me so vulnerable! After absorbing a good amount of bubble tea I can barely go 5 minutes without needing to pee again and I do not exaggerate. I have witnesses (Lena: "But you just went!") It's not funny, I can never sit through an entire movie.. so if I ever watch one with you and I insist on taking the aisle seat, don't ask.

So ever since Lilu arrived (kudos to awesome transitioning) I've been subconsciously disciplining my students (I teach grade-3 English for part-time) with the positive reinforcement I use on Lilu..treats and the "Lilu, no!" type of tone and it's sadistic, I know, but it's funny too. Funny because it's just wrong, but funnier because it's effective. I guess it wouldn't be so harsh to say that these local education system kids are being disciplined in almost entirely that way anyway so it shouldn't hurt for me to reinforce the order (haha, evil me).

Anyway, I didn't really have a full blog lineup tonight. I was just trying to satisfy my Sunday night urge to blog, and I got started with the picture and I might as well finish it. I didn't really want a full blog inspired by Lilu anyway so you could call this a feature. Until next time!

Thanks to Lilu I've been exhausted for the past few days and have been on a very regular, healthy sleeping habit. Yes, I kid you not. Sleeping before midnight and waking up at eight. It is one of the greatest feelings on Earth. I can't believe I was missing out on it.

Because these things will change...

2010-04-07T21:24:00.005+08:00

Hello everyone, it's been a while. Happy Easter! I hope everyone had one as good as mine (way to be a doorknob, Kristine) but it's over now. By my side are leftovers from the recent holiday: a cup of Coke (from McDonald's, ice melted so it's all wrong now), couple of Reese's Easter eggs, a "Jonah and the Whale" book (don't ask) and my eye medicine.

Snapped a picture of how loading and unloading the everyday contents of my purse looks. Just because I was inspired by a fellow blogger and I thought it'd be fun. Just the interesting stuff: my Seiko wallet, my rosary, keys, shades, a band-aid (always prepared for blisters), Bath&BodyWorks PocketBac (for a germaphobic like myself), Mosquito-repellent stickers (I absolutely detest Mosquito bites), and I always like to bring water. You know, for those times you buy street food (most of the time spicy) but you're not bothered to get bubble tea or let alone hold a drink? Yeah.

I'm trying my best to avoid bringing up movies but... sometimes it's just inevitable. I saw The Lovely Bones a couple weeks ago and as brilliant as it was, I just cannot settle with the ending! It's not stupid though, it makes sense when you break it down but I guess that the story is so compelling that you just crave for a more solid resolution. I also watched Whip It. Ellen Page is a winner to me any day. Despite that I was subconsciously evaluating Drew Barrymore's directing the whole time, the movie rocked my socks! I am one for small-town in-between-indie comedy drama films.

So my holiday! Well my cousins from Manila were over, and really most of my holiday consisted of numerous attempts at finishing The Grudge game on Wii. So.. yes, lots of screaming pansies. To be honest, the thrill feels amazing. Kim and I could never work up the courage to play it ourselves, so it's a relief that the boys were over. We all screamed like girls, the only difference was they were willing to hold the remote!

Apart from movies and scary Wii games, there has been a lot (too much) of shopping and diet relapses. Haven't said enough? Hmm, Korean barbecue buffet, Peking Duck, potluck dinners.. I was on a meatless diet over the Lenten period but I feel like I overindulged as soon as it was over. Sigh. Plus all the sales that are shoving themselves in my face every time I'm out are like out-of-place eyebrow hairs asking to be plucked. Sigh. It's gluttony. I need therapy.

I found myself in wonderland...

2010-03-22T22:45:00.002+08:00

I had a difficult time deciding on a photo to use for this entry. I finally settled for this one, and isn't it such an excellent picture of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton? I regret not landing on an eerier, creepier, weirder one to portray something "Alice In Wonderland"-ish but the Johnny-Depp-Tim-Burton bond was higher on my checklist (plus Depp looks flawless here).

This entry is Alice-In-Wonderland-inspired, but I'll start with something totally irrelevant. Hilary Duff, who recently got engaged to her hockey-playing boyfriend, is not only a future wife, but a future novelist as well. Honestly, I am stoked for it.. partly because I am on some sort of book obsession, yes, but mainly because I'm very curious about how she'd do with novel-writing. She always struck me as a girl who attempted everything, but never got more than the bare minimum.. always.. mediocre. But who knows? Maybe novel-writing might just be for her. I'm so getting that book (it's called Elixir, by the way).

So I recently saw Alice In Wonderland on the 4D Extreme Screen MLC Cinema, and.. it wasn't exceptionally out of the ordinary, but it had one or two of those "whoa! Cool!" moments. Other than that, I genuinely enjoyed the movie. I was always a big fan of the original, but I'm an even bigger fan of Tim Burton's delivery of the original. He is a different kind of genius. Twisted, for sure, but genius nonetheless. And I was craving for more of the spark between Alice and the Mad Hatter. Mia Wasikowska was an excellent Alice, and Helena B Carter made the perfect Red Queen (off with their heads!). Overall, I thought this was one of Tim Burton's finest and freshest creations. I loved it.

Johnny Depp. Yeah, I felt that he deserved his own bulletpoint for this one. Depp, to me, clicks so well with the weirdest roles. Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, Sweeney Todd, Jack Sparrow, you'd think he set the bar high. And although most of those roles are somehow comparable to each other, he is so captivating with his performances. I first fell in love with him particularly as Edward Scissorhands, then I later discovered that he was one of Tim Burton's collective actors. And that definitely makes me happy, because Depp is so reliably brilliant and Burton is just out of this world.

On a totally unrelated note, I really don't like Ke$ha (mom doesn't like me using the word "hate" so mind the inaccuracy). And no, she is not comparable to Lady Gaga.

Because I built my life around you..

2010-03-14T22:38:00.002+08:00

Hala. It's only been a little more than a week, but I feel like I should take advantage of the free time I have right now to put up a post. I don't normally linger on the internet much - first 30 minutes to skim through Twitter, gmail and Facebook (yes believe it or not), latest news and updates - after that it's only occasional YouTubing and show streaming. Ha ha ha.

Avatar. I must admit I haven't seen The Hurt Locker and nothing about it (even the fact that it won Best Picture at the Oscars) makes me want to, but it's only in my opinion that I thought Avatar deserved that award more than anything. Originality, creativity, the way everything was delivered, not to mention it was a milestone in film technology! This was a movie of no borders! I mean no disrespect towards Kathryn Bigelow - I commend her, and maybe my thoughts would change after I see The Hurt Locker for myself, but I honestly believe that nothing can compare to Avatar in terms of delivering a "Best Picture"-worthy film.

Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler on the cover of W magazine. And everytime I bring Jen Aniston up, I always feel obligated to toss some Brangelina in as well. Here's Brangelina on the cover of W magazine back in 2005. As much as I am a fan of Aniston it's pretty clear to me that she is unlucky in love, which is really such a shame, and I can't help but feel that this Brangelina thing is never going to stop haunting her. But on a brighter note, the "Jen & Gerry" (so cute, btw) spread was just hot. Despite the over-retouching and excess airbrushing, the sex appeal was just over the roof and they both looked great. Jen, you're not hopeless just yet!

Planning to go on a James Patterson spree soon as I get the complete Women's Murder Club series that I've been wanting for so long. I just recently finished Nicholas Sparks' "The Last Song" and remembered why it ached for me to read romance novels. Don't get me wrong, they're great and all (actually I'm almost done with all the Sparks novels and I adored the Twilight saga), but they tend to push me off my happy single train. I guess you can call it a weakness or some mushy, impulsive girl thing but it's something I can't seem to get over. Thank goodness for CSI! That's all I can say.

Anyway I feel like I've rambled on a little excessively (a little?) I'll end here with a "Congratulations, Manny Pacquiao, you make us proudddddd!"

Mirror in the sky, what is love?

2010-03-05T16:48:00.005+08:00

This will have to be a rushed post, since I'm at Pacific Coffee (usually a refuge for me, but here in Citygate it's not a very nice place) and my laptop is running low on battery and there's no available plug-in source nearby. And maybe it's just me but their hazelnut latte isn't half as good as anywhere else's (need I mention Starbucks - sorry for hating) Sigh. Maybe it's just me having a bad day. But I'm posting, and after this post I'm gone from here forever. (pshh exaggeration much? hehe)

This is actually embarrassing to admit, but I'm really not supposed to be anywhere near a coffee shop (or coffee) because I told myself that for this Lenten season coffee would be my sacrifice, but with work to do and some free time it felt like it called out to me and I shamefully didn't resist. Sigh. Well, I'm restarting my coffee hiatus and hopefully after this it won't be such a necessity to me anymore.

I need my mom to go shopping with me. For several reasons. Main one being that my mom is actually a timeless classic type of shopper, while I am more.. aspirational. Plus ugh that surge of guilt every time I come home with something new and she goes "You already have something like that" and you know it's true despite how much you try to convince yourself otherwise. But I have to admit, it pays off having my mom's say at something. You know, mom's always.. kind of right.

On a slightly related note, I did some "spring cleaning" of my own and discovered that I don't wear a lot of things that could be worn if somehow altered. So I've got maybe a week's worth of clothes ready to be modified. It's actually pretty astounding. A little bit of magic for that thing rotting in the back of your closet.

I wanna dedicate a little part of this entry to the female domestic helper who died after falling out of a window while she was cleaning it. I can only imagine what was going through her mind as she was falling.. And all we can say is, "It was an accident." It seemed like any other piece of news, but it really did make my heart stop for a moment.

I think I'll end my post here. I wanted to continue on about chaos at rush hour, and Alice In Wonderland, but I think you guys have had a good share of my whiney-ness already. Plus my batterrrrryyyyyy!

Let's meet up and talk about real stuff...

2010-02-21T23:00:00.002+08:00

Lady Gaga and Francesco Vezzoli for MOCA, basically the masterpiece I will probably never get to see. If you don't already know, I am a Lady Gaga loyale. She is a great performer, an eccentric entertainer and a passionate musician, she's nothing short of a star. Anyway, I've been dying to blog for the entire past week, but the holidays (not to mention Valentine's), as overwhelming as they were, gave me nothing to blog about and procrastination was just too hard to resist.

There's no denying that in the world of music and style, Rihanna is kind of the reigning queen at the moment. No haters, but I've never been a huge fan of her. She's always come off as a little sheltered, with a big name like Jay-Z overprotecting her. Not that it has anything to do with how good she is, but more like she has the license to take risks without consequence, you know? Anyway, her "Rude Boy" video was love.

On an unrelated note, I was at the Philippine Consulate earlier today to officially renounce my Philippine passport (naturalized Chinese I am now) and I am not relieved. I was required to wait patiently for our service while he finished his lunch. Yet after about 2 hours of waiting and pointless briefing, we left the consulate with nothing accomplished. I have to go back again, to get on with another pointless process, pinoy style. Something I really am NOT going to miss about being a Filipino (no offence)

Who here follows American Idol? Oh yes, you know I'm going to say it. It's almost inevitable for any Filipino Am-Idol follower to be rooting for Andrew Garcia. I guess it's just a Filipino thing the world just has to deal with. Andrew's a talent, I'm just worried that he's a little too acoustic for heavy heartstealing performances. Lucky for him, he's got some sort of fanbase going on already. I guess we'll see in Top 24 yeah? Anyway, I am also a big big fan of Michael Lynche (Big Mike) Lots of big stuff on Idol this year I am stoked!

This is super irrelevant, but IKEA (how do you really pronounce it, because I get people laughing at me every single time) should seriously work on a food chain or something. I love dropping by to grab one of their ridiculously cheap hot dogs and refillable drinks. Not to mention the restaurant inside, it's ridiculous! I mean, why not, right?

In a storm with my best dress, fearless..

2010-02-09T20:17:00.005+08:00

I always remind myself to bring my camera out everywhere with me just so I don't miss any "kodak moments", but every single time I lack the motivation to take my camera out for a picture. I guess I can't just develop a passion for something I'm really not passionate about. Which is a shame. I really believe that good, passionate photographers carry something very powerful.. the ability to capture a moment at its best and keep it forever. Magical, don't you think?

My eating habit is only getting worse as time goes by. My mouth just gets so lonely when it's not chewing something! And my frequent cravings are monstrous! I'm desperate for alternatives.. Hot tea? Healthier snacks (fruits don't work)? The simple fact is.. Instead of reducing, I am binge eating. And I need help. Real bad.

I feel obligated to ask. What are your plans for Valentine's day? Yeah, you know I'm actually interested. I haven't had a significant other in what seems to be forever (though very happy, no less) and for.. three years this dreaded "Day of the Hearts" has been just any other day for me. So in some weird way I do enjoy hearing cheesy, romantic whatnot.. just so I'm not missing out on too much of the magic?

I am seeing Valentine's Day (the movie) this week! I cannot wait. I am a big Garry Marshall fan and he really set the bar high with "He's Just Not That Into You". Plus I am T-Swizzle (Taylor Swift) crazy (haha). I have been stalking all the trailers and interviews, I'm just glad that the wait is almost over. Will post all about it after!

It's Chinese New Year time. And while all my peers are off getting free money, all I get to enjoy are the CNY sales and, here's the better part, the holidays! Hopefully I get something [productive] done over that short period of time (yes, a good week will fly by as quickly as I can finish a Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal box) so let's party?

Man I am so dry in this post. Maybe the next one will be better. Hey, something to look forward to. Happy valentine's day, and have a great "kung hei fat choy".

But for whatever reason it just got sexy in here...

2010-01-27T17:36:00.005+08:00

I do apologize for the lack of artistry of the above picture, it is the product of both my very poor photography skills and my not-wanting-to-bother-photoshopping-ness. I just reduced Saturation and filtered but you all don't care about that. Yes, that is my Harman/Kardon Soundsticks II and with this amazing 3-piece speaker system it is a party in my room every night. By the way, this was my Christmas gift from my beloved parents whom I can never give enough credit to.

So it's an obnoxious intro but think of it this way: it's a million times better than the usual "I hate work" speech. Always look at the bright side of life. You can tell me all about it by commenting (yes I am going to risk my self-esteem and reenable the comments, so don't be shy and don't disappoint!)

I recently started to get back in touch with my musical "inclinations" by going back to playing the piano. Yes I've been playing the piano since I was six, took the exams up to grade five. Ever since then I read chords more than notes and stuck to improv so my note-reading skills withered (but they're still there). I play below-mediocre guitar in public but - here's a shocker -, that's really not my instrument. Piano is.

And now I have a dreadful desire to learn jazz (sorry it isn't technically right to be a different bulletpoint but I felt that was going to be too long a paragraph if I stuck). Since I'm done with all the classicals (Sonatinas, Bach Mozart and whatnot), I felt it would be a level up challenge. I should totally go for it, right?

I am also itching to learn how to cook cuisine. Maybe it's the influence from watching AFC way too much, but for whatever reason it's totally got me. So now I'm slowly developing an unhealthy obsession with experimenting with recipes as if I got everything under control, and even with simple things like Bruschetta I end up wasting tomatoes and slices of Baguette! So pray for me, either that I improve this habit or I kick it.

~~And about my daily workouts and my new healthy diet~~... forget it. Don't even get me started.

The silence, I'm screaming calling out your name...

2010-01-19T00:09:00.001+08:00

Yep, that's just a glimpse of my time in early evening Manila. Only six more months until I make my way back there! But anyway, on with another 13 grueling weeks of school before I get to enjoy an insanely long summer break (I am counting the days!) So if my entry happens to be a little dry, know that school is far from inspiring and the only good things in my life are my mother's cooking and CSI: NY episodes.

Enjoyed the Golden Globes tonight. Ricky Gervais was Ricky Gervais, Robert Downey Jr's charming speech, Meryl Streep, Glee, so much more. I was fairly happy with all the winners, all except one. Sorry to all you Dexter fans, but Hugh Laurie deserved that award hands down for his role as House. Sorry, but I think I speak for the sane TV watchers here.

So I hear that there is going to be a sequel for The Hangover (which won a Golden Globe by the way) and seriously, are people really excited about that? I think it's one of the most shameless movies ever, so vulgar and obscene and..hmm. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I really miss attending weddings. It's out of nowhere, I know, but weddings are just so happy all the time. Happy time with happy people. Happy happy happy.

I think I'm going to end this entry on a selfless note. As you all know, disaster struck Haiti and its people last week. Hundreds are left homeless and hungry and with no access to clean water. I understand that there are some issues about money donations right now, but f you really desire to help, click here. Join me in praying for all of those who are suffering in this time of crisis.

I'm looking for paradise.

2010-01-10T00:21:00.003+08:00

It is my second post of the year, and I am inspired. I'm hoping to end my semester break with a spunky, fulfilling blog entry. Normally I would pull on my love for drama and type out the same old thank you speech for the people who have made 2009 special to me, but if I type it like it is, it's going to take eternity. So, just picture me giving a toast to all you silly monkeys with emo music soft in the background. That would have to do for now ;)

I have reached a milestone of 30 followers! Hey, simple joys, people! Keep the love coming!

Avatar was straight up the best movie of all the best movies. But I'm sure all of you who have seen it know that already. It was not just the best way to end the year, it was the best way to end the freaking DECADE!

New year's resolutions? Nothing set in stone, and I know "keeping fit" is all the rage right now, but simple joys for me. Stop taking things for granted, improve my cooking skills and enhance my musicality (if that's how you phrase it, sorry music scholars). Yep, simple joys for sure!

What are your new year's resolutions? I always make them, but by the time February arrives I've forgotten I've even made them! I hope you don't hate this entry because it doesn't blow your mind with the usual kind of stuff I post, I'm going for a more earth drawing blog this year and I'd really appreciate it if you guys appreciate it :)

I'm singing for somebody like you, sorta like me baby.

2010-01-04T14:49:00.004+08:00

HAPPY 2010!

Nothing too much for my very first post of the year, just this song by Alicia Keys & Alejandro Sanz that just takes me away every single time I listen to it.
It's only a few minutes of your life, PLEASE listen and let it refresh you for the coming year, and may it only be full of love, growth, wisdom and adventure.
Go ahead and say goodbye to 2009 and walk into 2010 with a feel-good track :)

Alejandro Sanz & Alicia Keys - Looking for Paradise

Happy 2010, everyone and may you all have a blessed new year.

Remarkably heartwarming, remarkably heartbreaking...

2009-12-13T01:51:00.002+08:00

Changing habits! Christmas is only getting closer, and people are starting to come home yay! Only downside is that I'm not done finals until the 17th (boo). Of course, I can't wait. But for now, I still have plenty plenty to do.

Santa: Moschino's I Love Love; Leonidas truffles; Jesse Barrera's "Love In Technicolor"; Swanky ankle boots; MAC Cherish; or Cash :)

The Big Bang Theory is the meanest show on earth, I think I don't stress it enough. Of course, CSI:NY owns Darth Vader street, but I think TBBT really makes up for life worthwhile!

Watched Juno for the third time the other night. Ellen Page was brilliant in it. Absolutely loved how down-to-earth this film was. Speaking of down-to-earth movies, have you guys seen 500 Days of Summer? I thought it was the bomb! (Sorry if I already posted about this) but go see it if you haven't yet!

Got my hair dyed! Nothing obvious, nothing too different. Just a really dark shade of ash brown, but I'm so happy with it. I guess partly because I got it treated as well, and it just feels so much better. Woopee!

I can't stop watching Rihanna on SNL (Shy Ronnie). On YouTube. It's so catchy, and I thought it was.. some kind of funny. Watch? We like fire and ice, takin' over the whoole woooorrrldd....

Here's your lullaby, you can rest now...

2009-12-08T20:40:00.003+08:00

Wow, I had some fun doing this spur of the moment post, even though it kind of drifts off to a different angle. Anyway. Yes I will stop doing the style posts, maybe this will be the last :) Finals have officially started, and I think I've got it all under control. So here's to this week's entry.

Since I don't think I will be blogging another time this week, here's a shoutout to my girl Mikaela because it's her birthday on Thursday! Go ahead and give her a big hug if you see her because she really likes hugs ;)

I will be heading for Manila on the 22nd. Shame I get to miss some people who are coming home to HoKo for Christmas but then, before we know it, it will be summertime! Now summer is the real deal you know!

What else is the real deal? Michelle Duggar! 18 kids and counting! She's on a roll but man, that's a lot of kids! There are so many things I'd like to ask her right now...

Scarlett Johansson (sp?) for Black Widow in Iron Man 2. I don't know. Maybe I'm just really not a big fan, but I was pretty surprised that she landed the role. I mean, she was great for her characters in "Lost In Translation" or "Girl With a Pearl Earring", but I don't see her exhibiting a villain, let alone a villain with sex appeal. My two cents.

So my new timetable for next semester is quite brutal. Early mornings again, and 3-hour lectures for an English course (how painful). Sigh, I guess I have to try and work up a better, regular sleeping habit. For the past few days my body clock has been a bit messed up, and if I keep it up it's gonna be ugly for me. Sigh.

Let's laugh about it over coffee..

2009-12-03T18:36:00.005+08:00

Yay! Blogtime again! So I think blogging is my remedy for when work starts overwriting my system. Anyway, people always ask me why I never show my face, well there you go. My face - and LOTS of it :) Go ahead and get sick of it (haha)

Hooo! It's December! And it's almost Christmas! And it's almost time for me to return to my humble abode - Manila! There's just something about spending Christmas there that makes you forget all the hype about the cold and the white.

Pen Island. Thought I'd share some of my boredom amusements. Go google!

Taylor Lautner on SNL on December 12! Although.. I'm very team Edward. (how lame)

My Christmas wishlist? I want Jesse Barrera's new album "Love in Technicolor", MAC lipsticks in Cherish/Shy Girl, or a big bottle of Moschino's "I Love Love"! That's all :D

It's a mishap for romance...

2009-11-25T17:32:00.006+08:00

Yay! Another break from continuous working.. I was finally on a roll on getting all my assignments done. I managed to finish my CTMP project and my Dig Media assignment yesterday and that's already a lot off my shoulders.

I thought Lady Gaga's performance at the AMAs was electrifying. Not for "Bad Romance" because honestly all of the various numbers for that song are a bit off, but for "Speechless". She always blows me away whenever she sings with the piano, makes me forget how weird she gets and all I hear is her music - beautiful music. Takes us back to her performing-at-NYU days, don't you think?

Yep, Timbaland is quite the skilled producer, and I've always been a very big fan. He has powers, you know? So take a listen to his song with miss Miley Cyrus (yes, the Miley Cyrus) "We Belong to Music". I must agree it is catchy, and she doesn't sound too bad.

Naw, not even gonna get on Adam Lambert's case. His AMA performance was terrible, and his explicit gay behavior.. Blah. And it's really not GMA's fault if they don't want that kind of content on their show. But...the bright side now.. the 2012 featured song of his "Time For Miracles" is nice. Dull, but nice.

Since I'm on about music, I can't wait for the next season of American Idol to get started! Ellen DeGeneres! And of course, miss Katy Perry guest judging! Man my socks are going to get rocked (hehe).

I am itching to watch Nine! Kate Hudson doing broadway is probably going to be worth it! Can't wait can't wait! I also can't wait for "Me and Orson Welles". Zac Efron and Claire Danes seem to be trying so hard to promote it that it's getting me so curious!

So I'm bored with my hair and it's BOO :( I don't know. Maybe bangs? I'm waiting for my mother dearest to get back from Melbourne so we can salon together, but you know how impatient I can get sometimes (hehe). Sigh but only a few more days til she's back!

Just know that I can't dance..

2009-11-20T23:52:00.005+08:00

Yay for another blogging sesh! Just got back from my second time watching 2012. I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching it. Normally I hate watching movies that keep you on the edge of your seat more than once, but the elements of the graphic effects is just overwhelmingly entertaining! Will be waiting for the BluRay copy of this for SHIZZLE! Have you guys seen it? Let me know what you guys thought of it!

Did you guys hear about Miley Cyrus' deadly tour bus crash? One person died, and 9 were injured. But Miss Cyrus herself wasn't on the bus at the time. Luck? Fate? Poor Miss C. Wonder what she's feeling right now. Something like that is pretty traumatizing.

Victoria's Secret latest Fashion Show was - as usual - ultra glamorous!

Ooh I love the chilly weather! Definitely starting to feel some sort of Christmas spirit here in Hong Kong (hehe)! I don't want the temperatures going back up anymore!

GQ December Issue: Leighton Meester. Must check out!

So I heard the Owl City gig was amazing! Such a shame I missed out boo. Maybe next time? The Killers on 29th January. I'm still thinking about it.

When words fail, music speaks..

2009-11-16T22:53:00.015+08:00

..that you and you alone can break my fall.

2009-11-16T18:37:00.007+08:00

So finally the Christmas spirit is starting to kick in because of the nice chilly weather. If it weren't for the rain, it would be perfect. Unfortunately the gloomy skies generate a gloomy me. The way my mood corresponds with the weather is still something I'm trying to work on, but for now I guess you just have to let me sulk. Blog time!

I'm trying to find myself a really authentic vintage posters: one of the Beatles, and another of Audrey Hepburn. If any of you know where I can get them here in Hong Kong, please holler! I'm dying to have them!!

I hear "Brangelina: The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie" is coming out soon or something? Sigh you know I have a feeling I'm going to really detest Jolie. Not that I don't dislike her enough to begin with.

I was reading this interview with Megan Fox, where she claims she's not a slut. Was quite astonished at what she had to say. This girl isn't so stupid after all.

Can't wait to watch Law Abiding Citizen. I'm a big fan of both Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler!

Obsessed with the current episodes of all the CSIs! I promise you all it's very worth checking out because Vegas, Miami and NY all come together for this killer case (as in INSANE in the membuhrayne "killer") I know I've always been hooked but it's kuhrayze!

I also can't wait to go back to DUH MANILSSSS for Christmas with the fambam! Always good times, good times. Though I really, really miss the Toronto Ramos's :(

On the plus side, I wanna share Pacquiao's victory with my kababayans! HOLLAAA!

Here I am, a rabbit hearted girl...

2009-11-12T17:39:00.005+08:00

Here I am, giving myself a break again from the huge plethora of work I'm attempting to do in so little time. I'm sure you're exhausted from hearing me whine about work in my blog intros all the time (sigh) but it's only going to worse so please accept my apologies in advance! :)

Has everyone heard about the very recent Mike Tyson incident? Yep, I laughed a very morbid laughter. Apparently it was very gorey, and blood was everywhere. Sigh.

Gossip Girl was outrageous this week and I know you can't argue with that! Bad, bad, very bad romance don't you think? I don't want to be a rotten spoiler, but it's really nothing detestable. Just.. raunchy and explicit. Okay, maybe detestable.

As much as I disliked him during his days on American Idol, I gotta admit I'm quite excited for the release of Adam Lambert's album! Lucky for him because landing songwriters like Lady Gaga, Evan Bogart, Kara DioGuardi and such is a quick jump to the top. Can't wait.

Okay. So that's all I can give you for today :)
I'm back to my frequent blogging days and I'm proud of myself!
Until the next one!

lovepeaceadobogrease,
Kristine Sage.

And I'll admire your expensive taste..

2009-11-10T16:14:00.003+08:00

Okay, so it's my day off but I'm supposed to be working my butt off right now executing assignments, projects, labworks, but I decided to take a few minutes off my day to blog. Heheh, it can't be too bad :) This can be like my chocolate break (my third in four hours). But it's all good.

For those who follow me on Twitter, I apologize for always recycling. I usually tweet what I want to say at the given moment. But I always forget and blank out what I want to blog about, so I use Twitter often as a reference. Sorry!

So I hear Aerosmith is looking to replace Steven Tyler. Which I feel is absolutely ridiculous! Like an Asian meal with no rice! But anyway, according to Joe Perry (guitarist), Tyler has quit the band, while the rest of the band still wants to play. I don't know guys. With all due respect, Aerosmith plays a great deal of music, but Tyler is their voice. What do you guys think?

The days are getting closer to the release of New Moon! Yes, I know I'm awful to be part of this hype, but I can't help it! Admit it, people, Twilight is a phenomenon, and you all want to be a part of it. November 20!

Okay, I may be a bit behind, but... Katy Perry is dating Russell Brand? And Leighton Meester is dating that "Carter" guy on GG? I'm so out of it.

I wanna thank you all again for amazing feedback :) I received so much last week, it's flattering and pleasantly surprising actually (hehe). I try my best to keep my blogs clean, clear and short but thank you to all, you guys keep my blog going.

Until the earth stops shaking...

2009-11-07T00:46:00.006+08:00

So this murder week is finally over.
And we move onto another week, and the beat goes on.
This week was up-and-down for me, but thankfully ended on a good note, so here I am in high spirits rewatching CSI: NY (you know it's my all-time feel-good show) episodes all the way from season 1 and I never get sick of it.

Michael Jackson - Jam

Happy 40th Birthday to Sesame Street. Yeah don't deny it, it was a massive part of your childhood.

I watched This Is It last week. It was truly amazing in such a tragic way.. I definitely recommend it, and if you are a big fan go ahead and give him a standing ovation at the end. If this concert happened, it would've KILLED. Michael Jackson is. He just is.

I'm supposed to be on a movie spree right now, trying to reach a deadline next week for a movie review sesh. I hear good things about The Soloist and Surrogates. Those to name a few. I know I can't wait too long but actual fact: movie marathons aren't really that amusing (exception: Star Wars).

Dad just got himself a new toy gadget. And if you follow my Twitter you already know it's a telescope. Yep, and he spent about 20 minutes trying to figure it out and look at the moon. Tonight he failed but maybe he can cease the day tomorrow.

The other day I watched Rihanna's interview with Diane Sawyer, where she opens her mouth to talk about the Chris Brown incident for the very first time. After that I can't help but see her so differently, to see how immensely vulnerable she was/is, how completely human she seemed. I was just thinking to myself how Rihanna felt like "just another victim". Think about it.

I feel obligated to give a shoutout to Chelsea, Michelle & Quincy because its really these lovers and their lovely words that constantly inspire me to keep blogging :)

If you've been a beggar your whole life,
having nothing but yourself,
and suddenly you're given
a huge fortune,
what would you really do with it?

And you know thorns grow on roses...

2009-10-28T19:23:00.003+08:00

Raymond & Mika Halloween Tees will be selling again on Halloween night @ LKF! The shirts were designed by Raymond and Mika. This is their own merchandise, their own business, so support them.

I've been quite the busy bee lately no thanks to Java midterms (which is on Saturday), ETW and my show hobby. Weirdly enough, I just like having something I have to do all the time. Having nothing to do always comes with an uneasy feeling, don't you agree?

I always knew my dad wanted to name me Kenn Lifeson (as in Alex Lifeson from the band Rush), and I never thought it was cool until yesterday. Don't you think that would've been a cool name for a girl anyway? Kenn Lifeson - with the double "n" of course.

So I'm in a trance with vintage accessories! Well, some of you may argue that I've always been crazy with vintage crap ever since ever, but I'm reinspired thanks to the Olsen Twins whom I've been currently obsessing about!

That reminds me, I need to show my room's wall off because of the newly hung Seniors 09 Frame! I'm waiting for a vintage Beatles poster before I can make my debut though!

I discovered recently - for so long denied - that I really am one of those people who order the same drink from coffee shops. Seriously, by what means can ordering Starbucks' chocolate frapp over and over again make me a boring person?

If you ever wanna take me out for coffee, I'm always up for it :) Starbucks Chocolate Frappucino with no cream. PCC StrawBanana Chillino. Seattle's Best Cafe Latte. Are you a same-drink-always type of person? Let me know what drink you are ;)

Now the story's played out like this...

2009-10-22T18:40:00.003+08:00

Sorry it took me a while to up another update.
Days are starting to feel longer, what with work, Java midterms,
and of course most importantly my addiction to watching TV series' online (they just don't make time go by any slower). So yes, I have been busy.

La Roux - I'm Not Your Toy

Have you heard Britney's "3" and Rihanna's "Russian Roulette"? I am so not feeling them. Tell me what you think.

The RIP Kanye West black humor that went around Twitter the other day was quite a show! Wonder what it was like to top Balloon Boy. Not to mention to have Tweeters exclaim in joy for your fake death!

I got stuck on the train in Tai Wai station yesterday and Sunny informed me that an elderly committed suicide in Sha Tin station. Apparently he was chopped into 4 parts! Gross!

Everybody must watch The Big Bang Theory! Dr. Sheldon Cooper is just what everyone needs to make the world a better place.

I think I'll finish at that.
Must get back to my CSI: NY episodes.

I suppose I would bleed, the colors of the evening stars...

2009-10-14T17:53:00.005+08:00

So I'm making time again in the midst of all these due dates, studying for midterms, me getting sick, for another entry.
Normally I'm never in the mood but once I'm typing I subconsciously get comfortable in this.
I'm feeling much better now, thanks for all the get well wishes. As for the appendicitis, I never got it confirmed. My system is back to normal, and I'm simply too busy to take time off to go.
Maybe after midterms? Hehehh.

The Ugly Truth

This movie to me filled in the gap between Knocked Up and other normal romance comedies. Because although this movie was very innocently sweet, romantic and funny, it was very obscene. I liked it, didn't love it - but maybe because I was sort of expecting something simple and clean spark stuff. Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl make a very goodlooking couple. Finally Katherine is settled with someone equally as attractive, and who compliments her big-boned structure at the same time. I still think the movie could've done better. It seemed to be an amateur try-hard version of He's Just Not That Into You.

G.I. Joe

I know I'm late, but it wasn't as good of a movie as everyone claimed it to be. No offence, I am all for Channing Tatum and his kingly sexiness, but he can't really act. The bright side is that he acts extremely well when his leading lady was Jenna D (his wife, Step Up costar). But the good thing about the movie was that there were other highlights, such as Shawn Wayans and the insanely sick Joe suits! And Channing doesn't look too bad as a superhero. So it all balances out in the end.

The Ghost of Girlfriends Past

Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner took childhood lover to the next level with this one, I think. The story was oozing with sweetness, and a lot more! I loved the concept of how a woman could change a man, and how the man would change for the woman. It's not as sweet as Twilight, not as predictable as The Proposal, it's definitely worth watching if you're feeling up for a more masculine romance comedy.

The Proposal & Up: Two movies that I will not bother reviewing because they are simply too good for words. Go see them if you haven't yet.
I actually can't remember all the movies I've seen recently. I'm pretty sure I've seen more, and was planning to review more. But I'm not bothered to waste precious energy to try to recall (LOL). So this is it for now.

Movies I'm going to see, that appeal to me:

My Sister's Keeper - I have a copy, but never in the mood to watch it.

2012: Doomsday - My dad was watching it this afternoon but I wasn't interested, plus I had to study. But I heard good stuff about Denzel's performance so maybe I'll make some time.

Fame - the lead is Filipina! Let's hope she doesn't turn out like Vanessa Hudgens.

Julie & Julia - Any Meryl Streep movie is a winner to me.

Couples Retreat - I'm anticipating some Forgetting Sarah Marshall but keeping my fingers crossed!

Surrogates - It looks so good.

This Is It - Definitely. Already got my tickets for the 30th! =)

Because your heart has a lack of colour, and we should've known...

2009-10-04T00:33:00.007+08:00

Didn't plan to blog today, but since I have time on my hands right now I figured why not. Here comes improvization skills be ready fools =)

So I've only heard stories of success about all the relief efforts in operation for the victims of the Philippines, and I am all for it! But let's not forget Philippines isn't the only country that's suffering atm - an earthquake had just hit Sumatra, let's take some time to pray for them too. (special mention: @jaziimun)

Beyonce for Billboard's Woman of the Year. I love her she's truly my hero.

Computerworld! Apple releasing a Mac Touch? Hmmm.. That's actually pretty badass.

Watched a Flute Beatboxing clip on Youtube (before it went Oops) and thought it was badass. I really think it's worth three minutes of your life! It's crazy insane! Search it up chickens! I find really badass stuff on Youtube and sometimes they're so good I feel like I should be paying to watch it!

So Lady Gaga & Kanye West's "Fame Kills" concert was cancelled. Rumor has it that it was due to Kanye's asshole incident at the VMAs.

And Jae Rich tells me that his gig at the World Music Rev thing went so well! To all of you who went, I'm so jealous =( Well, anyway plug you should listen to his stuff, he's an absolutely talented rapper.

My parents are Love. It's impossible to ever thank them enough.

And they say that a hero could save us...

2009-09-29T18:51:00.006+08:00

There were many images, really heart wrenching images. But I didn't care to think twice. All I know for sure is that.. on the 26th of September, I was complaining about my Java homework, and typhoon Ondoy was destroying Manila. And right now, as I'm typing, as you're reading, people are struggling to rebuild their lives around what may only seem unreal to them. Everywhere is rallying to send needed provisions over, so do your part. Because you can make a difference like that.

If you have food, clothes, medicine, diapers, baby things, money etc that you want to donate to the Philippines, ALCMi hong kong church is open. Donations will be collected and sent by freight.
3rd Floor #23 Hillwood Rd Jordan exit D 64361842 (Faith Asis). ...Please help the people in the Philippines, there is shortage of food, clothing and medicine.

(P.S. will have my own updates later. First things first.)

"A world full of killing, and blood-spilling, that world [where love would save us] never came..."

Wait for the echoes of angels who won't return...

2009-09-21T20:50:00.005+08:00

[edit] GUESS WHAT JUST CAME OUT!
Valentine's Day trailer OMG I can't wait! =)

Vhie Fabilla's cinnamon bites were orgasmic (excuse the word choice, but like I said before, any other word wouldn't have been accurate enough). She can kick Mrs. Fields' ass. I'm so glad I know really awesome bakers (MY MOM TOO OF COURSE).

There's this really, really bad buzzing sound in my house. White noise. It's killing me! I don't know where it's coming from!

Final Destination 4 was.. interesting. In my opinion the goreyness was at a minimum, which I thought was MORE gross since they left the essential parts to the imagination. But they always showed the before and after, very gross! But I liked it. And I thought there was some "snap" to the ending. Apparently 4 is the final final, so the ending was definitely satisfying IMO. Go see it! :)

The escalator image above is a reference to Final Destination 4 :) You get it if you seen the movie.

And I wanna apologize, my blogs have been so DRY lately! Been kinda busy lately =( Want something SLIGHTLY more interesting, you can follow me on Twitter I CONSTANTLY TWEET because it's easy access during lectures & tutorials so. Yeap. Catch me there. MSN & FB got nothing on me.

The work is starting to pile up now. I realize I have assignments for Java Programming class every week. As for the other classes, due dates are drawing closer. Must get to work :)

My new (not-so-new) cellphone! I love it! The Nokia E71. It's not a new model though. And going from touchscreen to non-touchscreen is a bit of a hassle, but nonetheless my new phone is nothing short of what I want it to be. It's pretty, it's kristine-friendly, and I feel like I'm using a BlackBerry :) PURRPECT!

Okay.. I can hear my sister listening to Air Supply's Out of Nothing At All. She's so strange. But I love her.

I love texting now! 3-user, anyone? The more the merrier :) Let me know!

I enjoyed the Emmys =) Did you? Everyone looked GREAT! Leighton Meester, Olivia Wilde, Hayden Panettiere, Jessica Lowndes THEY STOLE MY HEARTSSZSZ!!

On Facebook, this guy randomly wanted to add me, and I didn't know him so I sent him a message, "Do I know you?" with a SMILEY face TOO! And he gave me a nasty reply the next day. PSHH. What a cock! RIGHT?!

Welcome to the land of fame excess, am I gonna fit in?

2009-09-16T21:25:00.006+08:00

I went to the Mira Hotel to take my chances and catch Katy Perry in Hong Kong, but all I got to see was the INSANELY PIMPED UP MIRA HOTEL LIMO that she rode. Sigh* =( I was pretty upset though, I wish I had more details about it. Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Taylor Swift are my goddesses so I'd hate it if I missed the chance to catch them =\ Nobody ever comes to HK, you know.

Mr & Mrs Ryan Reynolds (aka Scarlett Johannsenn) are absolutely adorable.

I'm officially on a diet. LOL. Not that I'm fat, but I'm definitely beginning to lose my figure =( My new best friends? Nighttime tea, bread and bananas.

The Olsen twins rocked my socks in every single NYC Fashion Week event they attended. Their fashion is flawless. And Ashley Olsen and Justin Bartha looked so cute at the US Open ;P

Watched Gossip Girl's debut episode of Season 3. Hmm, I don't know. Clearly I anticipated more, particularly from Blair & Chuck. Serena is kind of irrelevant now, and the others are like bleh. Nothing special. I can't wait until Michelle Trachtenberg & Hilary Duff step on scene to get the REAL drama going!

Patrick Swayze was amazing in To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar! I'm serious. It's funny, real and heartwarming. It's worth it.

Take a look at Avril Lavigne at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week event. No kidding! She's such a woman!

Anyway, the Mira Hotel Hong Kong was very, very fancy and high-class looking, despite its location amidst the busy, commercial Tsim Sha Tsui. But like I mentioned in my Twitter, it reminded me of Hard Rock Hotel in Macau, with the very sophisticated, aqua ambience it had going on, very clubby.

BEYONCE, KATY PERRY, RIHANNA, LADY GAGA & TAYLOR SWIFT. And then I can die =)

How could you be so heartless?

2009-09-14T18:17:00.002+08:00

Kanye can officially suck his own.
Much respect to Beyonce, but Taylor Swift won that award.
What he did was appalling, I seriously think it was a new low - even for Kanye.

Oh, and the new trailer for New Moon is officially out.
And it's getting better and better every freaking time =)
I love this trailer. It gave me goosebumps.
They are seriously keeping the crowd at maximum suspense!

Move along with some new passion knowing everything is fine..

2009-09-11T23:46:00.007+08:00

Jay Chou - Give Me A Song of Time

Usually I only hear mandarin songs when I go karaoke with friends, or when Alex insists on sending me some he thinks would appeal to me, but I heard that song in class and it's just so likeable =)
How the heck does Final Destination 4 come up with really creative ways to die every single time? Sigh*
When I was little I used to pretend I was Britney Spears, back in her Hit Me Baby days =) Ah ah, don't judge too quickly! Girls, I know you feel me! :D
And yes, that is Lady Gaga on my laptop screen!
Fashion Week! I'm soo jealous! Lindsay Lohan looked so gorgeous in the photos!
Ellen DeGeneres as an Idol judge would kick ass :) But I'm particularly stoked for Katy Perry's guest judging!
I'm beginning to adapt to early mornings again. Sigh* It's not FUNNY that my friends are genuinely shocked everytime I come to class on time, or that I come AT ALL!
My mom is leaving for Melbourne on Monday for work :(
I am a huge fan of Selena Gomez, and I admire her a lot for winning that world record for being the youngest Charity ambassador in the world. She's an inspiration.
Talking to Katrina at the moment about high school drama, and giving her the old, infamous Dr. Seuss "Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter" =) I absolutely love that line, you know? :)
I'm starting to like university life =) Finally meeting people who share the same passion & goals is definitely something to look forward to! And believe it or not, taste in music too! I'm all set =)
Holy fireworks! My new friends are insane.

"Because those who mind don't matter,

and those who matter don't mind."

- Dr. Seuss

Or just another white trash country kiss...

2009-09-04T18:34:00.006+08:00

Simplicity & girlyness? :P Logo?
You know, I really don't care about what good those acai berry pills can do for the world, okay? If you have that bogus virus, get it cleaned out and save everyone else the trouble of having to block you.
I have finally experienced a dilemma of having such a flexible, irregular schedule (those college preparation classes in CAIS have actually come into play for once!) - sleeptime management.
Achieving a stable sleep cycle is not easy, particularly when there are only two days of the week where you have to wake up early. I got struck by insomnia last night because of the night-clash. Sigh* I guess it's going to be the same every Friday.
I heard CAIS DDAYS was moved to March, so Senior Trip was pushed back to May? Wow.
I actually really like Kim Kardashian's blonde locks :) It's making me want to color my hair again.
Do you guys happen to watch the show Scare Tactics? I love it :) I feel sorry for those idiots NYAHA.
I know this is kind of random, but Katherine Hepburn is absolute love.
And I can't believe Renee Zellwegger and Bradley Cooper have been dating, and about to move in together? Yuck =( I'm still rooting for Brad and Jen (ironic).

___________________________________*__

Oh, and I think everyone should pay a visit to some good music by a good friend of mine, who is a determined musician (and comedian, I might add), famous in the making I hope? :D You know I don't recommend it if it ain't worth checking out, right? ;) Here's a favorite of mine. Definitely a winner!
Check him out [just click]:
davidshurr@myspace
alightontheright@youtube

David Shurr, ladies and gentlemen =)
His Greg Holden cover of "Chase" is another good one!
peace out. X.

They have a secret world, in the twilight...

2009-08-31T18:22:00.001+08:00

Chiddy Bang - Kids (feat. MGMT)

Being the sweetest things in the world, Dori & I bought lunch and brought it for Karyu, who was staying at Baptist Hospital after having an asthma attack. Fun & boring. Talked about the "hot" nurse that was flirting with him. Sigh*
Can't wait for the next season of Gossip Girl! Hilary Duff is going to be making several cameo appearances :D Stoked about that! :D
Some of the guys I met in my program watch Gossip Girl too! High five! :) How cool is that.
Bought Java: How to Program for my Java Programming class, I swear it's as bad as the Calculus book :\ I wanna rent a locker just for this freaking class.
I'm very happy about the recently-confirmed Eclipse cast for the Twilight saga =) Seth & Leah Clearwater are exactly how I pictured them to be. (Vanessa Hudgens tried so hard to get Leah's part, I guess I'm not the only one who thinks she can't act for shiz.)
My sister was sleeptalking last night. What's funny was that I actually conversed with her afterwards thinking she was awake, and when I mentioned it to her today, she didn't remember a thing. She's such a Ramos kid :D
Lot of you been asking me about university. Don't know what to feel about it yet since classes haven't actually started, but I'm pretty grateful and happy right now about the friends that I've already made from the orientation. I'm aware that native English speakers don't always get the full advantage of socializing, but for some reason, I'm doing totally fine! Everyone's been great, no hard time, the professors that I met were ready to cater to my English needs. I have it easy, and I'm so thankful. Maybe I'll have something different or at least something more to say after classes have actually started - which is Thursday =) So until then, pretty much all good.
Bumped into Geeta & David Best today. They were on their way to visit Karyu, while I was on my way home with my sister. Aren't they the sweetest? :)
I've actually got plenty of time on my hands for this semester. Maybe I should continue my piano lessons so I can officially start teaching?
Man, it takes me - on average - 30 minutes to write a blog. =\

There will be no teardrops on my guitar tonight..

2009-08-27T22:54:00.004+08:00

Plugs: Michelle; Sarah; Chantelle; Maye J.; Jazii; Kat; Sarah (x2); Eden; Mikaela
Yet again you don't fail to make me smile :)

I loved this VMA Side Story video! I thought it was brilliant. Leighton Meester & Taylor Swift looked awesome in it too. And Russell Brand (I loved him in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and probably so did you) was oddly attractive in this one (?). HAHA! I thought so. Pardon me for my weird.. fetishes? :P

I voted for Lady Gaga like 485093485 times for VMA 2009. So should you. Vote now.
Unfortunately I do agree with my mom that it will likely be a battle between Beyonce & Britney Spears. Sigh* Sorry, Gaga.
Can you believe "Good Girls Gone Bad" was nominated for Video of the Year already? :D
Bumped into Dori & Jacky at Ruby Tuesdays today :) So sweet.
Bumped into Yejin in Tsing Yi :P
I'm really craving for new bags. I'm glad mom agreed to go with me this Saturday :)
I don't have to go to school until Thursday because for Week 1, all labs are cancelled due to them wanting the lectures to go first. Yay! =)
My schedule doesn't seem so bad after all! Tuesday & Wednesday totally free!! :D
You know what that means: time for job-hunting!
Been practicing to sleep early and wake up early nowadays. So far it's been a FAIL.

Sigh* So how was school for all you CAIS-ers? :)

Now my silence speaks a thousand words...

2009-08-25T18:17:00.005+08:00

Plugs: Terence; Maye J.; Jazii; ate Jozie; Sarah; Joshh; ate Johna
You guys keep this blog alive :)

Spent this weekend at the Regal Kowloon Hotel, got a treat at the Mezzo Grill. I thought it was excellent! :) It's not your typical Ruby Tuesdays food. And their cheesecake was amazing! :)
School starts in LESS than a week for me! :( It's my last Monday before university officially starts!
Who watched Miss World 2009? I thought Miss Puerto Rico should've won! And how the heck did Miss Kosolov get 2nd place?! :\
Miss Universe 2008 Diana Mendoza is freaking gorgeous.
"So Cinderella in a party dress, she was looking for a nightgown.."
I'm having a slight headache right now =\
Everytime I'm craving for something, my place doesn't seem to have it. Oh, and my place is filled with chocolate stuff. Heeheehee =)

Warning: Please Don't Fall Asleep On Me On the MTR, okay?

It drives me INSANE when the people sitting next to me just happen to be so tired or sleepy. Particularly when they are GUYS. It's very disturbing and overwhelmingly irritating. Bend down and sleep on your OWN lap. Find a way. I don't care. Don't fall asleep ON ME. It's happened to me thousands of times, and all I've done is bend forward. Today, I waited for him to slightly lean on my back and I stood up and upon doing that I purposely elbowed him in the head. Hello. He deserved it. It's not like I wanted to get out of my seat.

Countless lovers undercover of the street..

2009-08-23T00:12:00.004+08:00

I would just like to take a moment to appreciate all my followers and readers and commenters particularly =) Not that there's a lot, but the feedback makes me feel good anyhow.

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron are NOT engaged. Apparently that promise ring thing is kind of like an off-setter for Vanessa's mom (who is very conservative and strict) because she wasn't very happy about them moving in together. [Source: I forgot, I know I read it somewhere a looong time ago]
My right thumb nail is "very hurt" =( I take a shower with cold water just so it wouldn't swell.
Last night I slept at 11pm. 11PM! Hallelujah. I had an orgasmic sleep (no less appropriate word could be accurate enough). I woke up feeling like I was sugar-rushing.
Unfortunately my enrolment was 10.15am, and I woke up at 9 (may I remind you that I live on the other side of the planet), I rushed through everything and I looked like a madman in my student ID. How memorable.
Finished my class registration stuff. My Tuesdays & Wednesdays are totally free, while the rest are totally piled up with classes=\ Sucks. I'm not very happy with my timetable. Ahwell. I guess I needa find a job somehow for Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
I'm spending tomorrow night at the Regal Oriental Hotel with fam :) Looking forward to the buffet yayy! :D
It's 12.22AM. Fail. I actually wanted to sleep early again tonight. Bleh, I still have to pack for my overnight =) (Shut up I like packing hokay.)
I'm drinking Nestea Ice Rush at the moment. Is it caffeinated? :\

Just a little something in addition:
WOMEN!! FOR THE LOVE OF SANTA PLEASE SHAVE YOUR ARMPITS!!
I am so sick & tired of "accidentally" seeing women unshaved armpits everywhere here in HK particularly. Seriously it's so unattractive, please at least TRY. I could distinctly remember accidentally blinding my appetite at YumCha, when I saw a woman reach for food and PEEKABOO wow. Safari right there! It's not funny, it's so wrong. I know how it feels when laziness overcomes you, I have to admit I used to not be bothered enough to fix mine, but after traumatizing myself, it's like.. I FEEL YOU GUYS NOW. Don't wait to be in this position la! SHAVE!

Because losing a loved one scares everybody..

2009-08-19T23:30:00.010+08:00

I would like to dedicate this post wholeheartedly to Jozelle Anne Gabriel and her family.

For the fear of losing a loved one is stronger than the fear of death itself.

My dear friend Jozie's grandma is currently terminally ill, and Jozelle's having a tough time =\ We all know what it's like to feel like you're going to lose a loved one forever.. and what Jozelle had with her grandma is something that not all of us can relate to. And preparing herself for what may or may not come only generates more and more heartache.. My dear friend Jozelle talked to me today, out of nowhere.. about how her grandma was sick. And as I listened as she talked more about how extraordinary her grandma was, I felt her devastation.. I felt like I was inhaling her emotions.. Nothing like this could be easy.
And I can only remind myself never to take any precious person in my life for granted.

If you know Jozelle, a nice warm "cheer up" would be nice :)
I would appreciate it.

My heart is going out to you, Jozie.
Because we both know, that even though
you've never had enough courage to tell her you love her,
she knows you do.
And she always has.
And always will.

I'm obsessively opposed to the typical..

2009-08-18T15:49:00.003+08:00

(Just click on the pictures for a full view)

In the mood for another update.

I myself am quite impressed at how fast I am at the process of taking them, uploading them, photoshopping them and posting them up. Aren't you? :) Sigh* I'm in a trance.
I just saw clips of the new version of the New Moon trailer, and personally I'm getting discouraged to watch it. I feel like the movie will consist of a gruelling two hours watching Jacob and Bella breathe cheesy lines to each other.
In 2 weeks, I'm going to begin my journey in the world of university, and I'm scared shitless.
Bra shopping is good therapy.
Yay! Bath & Body Works from Las Vegas =) Do they have it in Canada?
Why do people NEVER believe me when I tell them I don't like anyone? I don't like anyone. Besides, I wouldn't have a reason to lie about it. An honest "no" is an honest no. You can just suck it if my answer doesn't satisfy you :)
My Samsung SGH I780 doesn't have those free themes thing =( Suddenly, this Windows OS, blackberry lookalike phone seems of no appeal to me.
Me reading books such as "Interactive Cantonese" and "The Right Word in Cantonese" definitely knocks my knick-knacks off. Now you know how cool I really am.

PLAYLIST.
a taste of what I like to hear, what I've been addicted to these few days.

Kanye West - Supernova feat. Mr. Hudson
Shakira - She Wolf (Daddy Yankee Remix)
David Guetta - One Love feat. Estelle
Florence and the Machines - Rabbit Heart
Placebo - Ashtray Heart
Lady Gaga - The Fame
Frankmusik - Confusion Girl
Mika - We Are Golden
Muse - Uprising
Goot - Neon (John Mayer piano cover)

Leave me a comment. =)

You know it's not my place to hold her down...

2009-08-17T21:59:00.005+08:00

To say that Lady Gaga's concert in Macau was insanely godsmacking awesome would be a total understatement. Her show was truly a fine work of art. And through her spiels and cheery jibes at the audience, her impulsively jovial personality comes out and just lights the place up :) Her "I love you Chinaaa" ending, and her sense of humor "I'm just a blonde bitch in a bunch of bubbles." I was in awe. Definitely a true performer since birth. I was taken aback by her improvization skills when she played and sang "Poker Face (Acoustic)" on her bubble piano. And I'm more than certain that she is one of the most down-to-earth modern-day celebrities you would find today. Miss Lady Gaga is officially my idol, and I am truly inspired :) I would pay to see her again any day. (P.S. No, I really don't give a crap that she has a penis.)

Recently I also visited this Filipino Art Exhibition at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. I wouldn't have gone if it was not for my mom's friend, but personally I'm quite glad that I went. The pieces of art were surely impressive. Looking at those pieces, I just can't believe why we all won't just be artists. The things people think, the things people see, the things people want to express, they all came out to me from the works I saw today. Especially from this Filipino Artists exhibit, wow. Very, very impressive :) I was particularly drawn to the works of Canete. His digital art was mind-boggling, but to me I saw the effort and the time he put into them. Ferraris' work expressed dire dedication and pure thought. Apparently there will be another one like this in November and I am positive that it will be nothing short of.. what it is now.

Please click for a full view.

My dad just got back from Las Vegas this morning. And well, one of the only things I requested from him was Crunch bars, since Crunch here does not taste HALF as good as the ones from the States :P I find the ones here a bit too salty, like as if the chocolate were completely artificial. (They probably are. China.) But yeah. One whole box! :) You people from Toronto, and Vancity, you know what I want when you guys come back :D But yess. My dad loves me that muches. LOL!

Anyway. Yep, that's my big update for today.
Maybe another one tomorrow? :)
I would appreciate a comment!
Oh, and I'm very happy.. 15 followers.
Yes, my happiness is very shallow, but it's alright =)

Who knows how long she can go before she burns away?

2009-08-14T03:34:00.003+08:00

I gotta give props to my beloved view here from my bedroom.

Anyway.
I'm going to pull this blog off bulletpoint style. Because my right hand is actually aching, because of photoshopping & taking the photos. Bleh.

It's 3.36AM at the moment.

An hour ago I was stylestalking the Olsen twins. I must say, their fashion is godsmacking.
My vocabulary for the past few days has merely consisted of: godsmack; bloody brilliant; and badass. I must warn you, it doesn't get any more interesting than that.
Yeah, I have been doing some major late-night snackage. CREPES rolled up from Frankfurt. I think they are literally the BOMB. If I'm not munching on these, I'm having oatmeal with MILO.
I was trying to go through my phone inbox for cleaning up. I had 1470 messages in it. I got it down to 1250. I decided to keep the rest.
Unfortunately, Simpsons reruns is not my sleep remedy for tonight. =( Hopefully blogging is.
I still haven't picked out what to wear for the Lady Gaga concert. I think I'm going to head down to Seven jeans to find something. I would guess that a suitable outfit for a Gaga concert would easily be found along the lines of Seven's style.
I seem like I have a lot to say, now that it's 3.42AM.
I think I'm going to have a fabulous time at Macau this weekend.
I'm going to buy myself tonnes of rings & belts & other crazy accessories, because I am just ITCHING to buy something! Anything! (If you guys don't already know, I'm forbidden to buy clothes and shoes at the moment, for minimalization purposes.)
You guys MUST MUST MUST check out fashiontoast. I really believe in her fashion. You can check out my list of "inspirations" at the sidebar for some other really awesome people :)

I really must try and sleep now.
I will get back to you guys after I get back from Macau =)
Adios.

We're making progress with our lives, do we even know why?

2009-08-13T00:54:00.003+08:00

Who among you sane people did NOT enjoy He's Just Not That Into You?

None. I thought so.

And thanks to the very talented director Gary Marshall, we can anticipate another BETTER version of it!
I CANNOT WAIT!

Listen to the sound of these names: Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Shirley MacLaine.. not done yet. Patrick Dempsey, Ashton Kutcher, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Topher Grace, and more!.. And finally, the main couple: Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner! :D

That sounds INTENSIFYINGLY JUICY & DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT!
I really CANNOT wait! Obviously it's coming out on Valentine's Day, lucky for you guys who will be in the States and such during the time. (Unless it has a universal showing.) But GAH! I am so anxious for this movie! I really can't wait! Not only because I'm a huge fan of both Taylors but this genre of movies (i.e. Love Actually, HJNTIY, Crash) are my vices! :D

My senses rush because they have no other choice..

2009-08-11T18:32:00.007+08:00

Hey everyone, I'm feeling fresh! :)
The weather sucked socks though but it was all good. I was randomly searching the various cafes here (two of them) in Citygate for some good dessert and discovered that Moccato's banana muffins are winwin! LOL. Oh, and Se7en jeans here is having a massive relocation sale. Didn't buy anything though, still in the minimalization mode - I really can't wait til we move, so I can SHOP! :D (My mom will smack me after reading this) But I think I'm going to try to convince my mom that I am in need of new jeans. =D Hopefully it works.

Speaking of new jeans, I found an old pair of flashy pink jeans from Paddocks that Karyu convinced me to buy in Manila, figured I wouldn't wear it anymore and cut it up to make shorts. The last time I did this was like a year ago, with denims. And that turned out okay, even though my manual sewing was a bit unflattering LOL. But I took out my sewing machine, set it up and everything, and THEN realized that it was BROKEN. So I attempted to do another manual stitching, but failed terribly. I'm just gonna wait for my mom to help me out =) Heheheh!

My sister got these things :P First time I was so amused and fascinated by any of her stuff! =D If she didn't get that glasses necklace thing I would've gotten them for myself! And her friend got the cat ring thing for her, but since I'm more of a ring wearer she gave it to me instead. I think it's absolutely adorable.

Anyway.
YOU GUYS MUST CHECK OUT!

GOOT: This one-man band (unsigned) has caught my "ears" and I am officially his follower. It might be the typical The Rocket Summer kind of thing, but I fell in love with his acoustic version of "I Love Your Existence". Check out his myspace or his purevolume. I also dare you guy to listen to "Neon" another one of my dire favorites. =)

These Filipino girls did an acoustic version of Drake's Best I Ever Had, and it is bloody brilliant! =D I love how one of them just did the beatboxing all the way through, and the Tagalog rapping part was a bit strange, but pleasant :) I dare you to compare it to the original, and I am certain you would like the girls' version 45039485094 times more =)

Ashtray heart..

2009-08-10T17:41:00.005+08:00

I don't understand what the big fuss is about Paula Abdul leaving Idol. I mean, it's not like she was a significant contribution. Her only purpose there was to soften the blow that Simon Cowell often produced. Usually her comments consisted of things like "You look gorgeous tonight." I'm pretty sure that's nothing the contestant him/herself can't determine. And I'm also quite certain that Abdul's comments hardly make any difference. If I were an Idol contestant, I'd forget what Paula said by the time Simon opens his mouth. No offence, Paula. [PopWatch]

And I must admit: although I love Twilight, I read the book, I'm a fan of the movie, I love the Hollywood cast, and all that jazz, I hate reading about juice on them. I don't know, I just don't enjoy it. Like, the flashing lights on R-Pattinson spending the night at Chateau Marmont with Kristen and stuff, like who the hell cares! Yeah, so they slept together, big surprise. I'm pretty sure it's the same for all loveteams.. Wasn't that how Brangelina got to be? Anyway, something that did catch my eye though was that the role of Victoria is being replaced and being given to someone new! How sad. Personally I thought Rachelle Lefevre (original Victoria) was doing an awesome job, but apparently Summit Entertainment replaced her. Both parties are giving opposite statements, so go look it up if you're so interested. I'm not bothered to explain :P But apart from that, I think all the Twilight ladies (except Kristen) are looking absolutely stunning! [PinkIsTheNewBlog]

I can't wait to see the Teen Choice Awards 2009 :)
Twilight with a whopping 12 nominations! Good luck. And Kim Kardashian looked surprisingly gorgeous with the blonde wig, and Britney looked fabulously young again =) Waaaaah.
Kristen Stewart looked like a dying skunk though. She should really fix herself up. What's with her lately. [CeleBuzz]

Found this website called AMIClubWear.com, and I really like the stuff on here! I really wish it were easy to ship things here.. but I'm really just not bothered to pay, or to wait, or whatever. But frankly, I'm really obsessed with 2FER dresses now (2fer, that's what they call them), andd this website has alot of really nice ones. I know it's in the trend here too, but the choices here are so limited that everytime you walk a kilometre you see girls wearing the same ones. Tsktsk.

I'm oddly disturbed by the fact that the blonde model looks like some skimpy porn star.

Was playing around with my palette again. Silver, purple, and plummy pink :) I figured that darker colors don't really go well with me. I went all wrong with blue, and teal, and smokey purple. So I'm just playing around going neutral :) I highly recommend that you invest in a palette too!

Self-discovery: I like staying home during the day =) Haven't done that in a really long time.

And this is how you remind me of what I really am..

2009-08-07T23:21:00.005+08:00

My head is throbbing with pain. I actually didn't have that much of a busy Friday. Just went to the sushi buffet with my sister [again] because she insisted, and I was more than willing. And then for some reason my self-discipline went out the window again, because I invested in another pair of dressy sandals. I actually think my mom is very thrown off. I promised myself I would start minimalizing, especially since we're planning to move, and hopefully clear out all the junk. But it's not going to help if I just keep ADDING ONTO the amount of junk here :\ I'd be pretty mad at me too, but I just couldn't help it =( But I don't think I'm in need of shopper's therapy just yet. I hope I'm right though.

Laugh My Ass Out Loud. I love how black celebrities live their celebrity lives. You know, like how Kanye West had enough balls to approach Michael Jackson's family and ask if they mind that he's [Kanye] the new King of Pop. Here's Snoop Dogg. And the rest is history. [TMZ]

@GoFugYourself. Amusing stuff.

Anyway, in the near future I'm going to be switching sites. Not going to be powered by blogger anymore :P Yep, I'm going to go back old school and do my own HTML on FTP servers and have my site hosted by its own domain. So, hopefully that gets in the works soon enough. I doubt that I'll be too busy these coming weeks anyway :)

LookMostWantedByKristineForToday.

Oh, and Jasmine is leaving tomorrow =(

Special mention: Congratulations CAIS for getting the land grant thing. It was actually on the news o.O

And all the cameras come out for a public affair..

2009-08-06T13:01:00.007+08:00

Tiffany & I were just talking yesterday about how overrated this Zara blazer has become. It's hot though, and it's so in, but I've already seen lots of dupes of it in Mong Kok, and lots of people wearing it. Even at LKF, which is ridiculous really. But anyway, I really like the vintage bag, so I kind of scrambled through my stuff and found a really tacky lookalike.

Yep. Because it looked so tacky, I just added the Cotton On scarf that I couldn't resist buying yesterday :P Ahwell.

Ahh. I'll really love you if you get me JUST ONE of the shoes they have! :P You get a bonus if you get me the nice wedges from the bottom left corner. Sigh* Just kidding. Did you know that there's actually such thing in HK where you get free designer bags if you get into a relationship with someone? And if you have sex with them, there's a bonus. Wow. Never knew such a thing existed here in Hong Kong.

Hideousm: Nude photos of Vanessa. Gross.

With Love,
Kristine.

But under skinned knees and the skid marks..

2009-08-05T14:46:00.002+08:00

I have to admit, I got kinda bored because I decided to sleep in and stay home today for the afternoon, partially because of the stupid rain too. I was awakened at 11 by the rain angrily spattering against my window. I cussed at it, but that didn't help. Ahwell. At least I'm out tonight :)

Yay, I played around with my new palette and came up with this foresty, burgundy and green look. =) It's like 4 colors, and took me approximately 7 minutes to shade and blend it all in, but I love the outcome! :) Aaaah! I'm itching to do more looks with this freakingly insane 56 piece palette!! :D

Bubba came over last night and brought me these really REALLY GOOD whatever things from Frankfurt or something, and I am absolutely in LOVE with it. It tastes BRILLIANT (if anything can taste brilliant) and everyone should seriously go fly over to Frankfurt just to get these things. They're like tiny Ferrero Rochers that like, melt in your mouth. They're orgasmic. I love them. I was munching on them while watching reruns of The Simpsons at 3AM last night. LOVE.

Anyway. I think that's all I have for now.
I'm getting so off,
And I failed at the enabling comments, really.
Thanks for personally MSNing me about my blogs, but commenting would be enough, kthx!
HAHAH,
but that's alright. I'm officially back to disabling them anyway.

With love,
Kristine.

I came to this strange, hoping I could learn a bit about how to give and take..

2009-08-04T22:59:00.007+08:00

Inspiration.

I really wish fashion here in Hong Kong was a little more appealing than strangely cut-out oversized tops and all types of converse. But I shall not speak of it anymore. Sadly in university I'm going to have to appreciate that, to blend in. You know. We'd do anything to fit in.

Oh, and today, I went to MK, but because I wasn't allowed to shop for clothes or shoes or anything along those lines because (according to Mom) I needed to minimalize, since we're about to move soon, so I decided to splurge on MAKEUP! Yep, I finally got myself a full makeup palette, with awesome MAC-like shadows, I love it :) I was swatching it, I'm absolutely in love with it! :) It's an awesome 56-color palette. Get one.

Yay, my new Paul Frank Itouch case! :) A dupe from Sin Tak LOL =)
But whatever :) More power to me.

Anyway, I'm making an attempt to revive my blog,
so if you're reading this,

I'M ENABLING MY COMMENTS,
SO DROP BY AND SAY HI.

Untitled.

2009-08-02T23:15:00.002+08:00

All the things that I used to say,
All the words that got in the way,
All the things that I used to know,
Have gone out the window..

I wanna roll with him, a hard pair we will be..

2009-07-31T18:04:00.003+08:00

I can't believe I don't get to see Lady Gaga in Macau =(
I'm going to beg my mom. I hate how it's in Macau! UGHHH. Why can't she come over here! It's probably going to be worth it anyway. Tsktsk. LOL. Ahwell. It's Miss Lady Gaga... Ugh. Can't believe I'm going to miss it.
Check this video of her out, self-playing Poker Face the acoustic version and singing. Wow, she is indeed marvelous. It definitely showcases her talent! She's amazing! I don't get it. People who think they know music so well don't think she got talent, PLEASE. Just because you don't know how to appreciate eccentricity at its peak in Pop Culture. (Or you don't know how to appreciate Pop Culture period.) Her haters should go rot. LOL. Yes, you. You who think you're too good for pop culture. Tsktsk. HAHAHHA! =)
I love it when she pauses to snap her fingers and continues playing. I don't understand why she doesn't showcase her singing voice like this on her tracks. Hmpppf.

I was checking out previews for Hip Hop Internationals 2009. So far all I know about it is that, Philippine All-Stars (Gold for 2 years, Defending Champion) is representing the Philippines, obviously. And for USA the finalists was recently decided: Poreotics. (Kaba Modern came in Bronze this year). I'm really interested in knowing whether or not it will be the same representatives from New Zealand and Japan. Because the teams that represented those countries last year were top-knotch BADASS. And I'm expecting a real battle this year between those three nations. Oh, how I wish I lived in LA sometimes =(

Oh, and has anyone seen The Hangover yet? (: Unfortunately I didn't get to see it yesterday, as planned. So.. anyone want to watch with? You know how to reach me. ;)

I just had to blog this.

2009-07-29T20:51:00.001+08:00

Second update for today. I couldn't help myself.

This is dedicated to Lena YJ Oh. =) HAHAHHA!

Super Junior - Sorry Sorry, danced by the Cebu prisoners in Philippines.
In case you guys haven't heard about this, this prison, instead of allowing their prisoners to indulge in other non-productive, evil stuff, they encourage them to dance.

Midas is king and he holds me so tight, and turns me to gold in the sunlight..

2009-07-29T17:54:00.002+08:00

Florence and the Machine - Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)

I'm absolutely addicted.
"I must become a lion-hearted girl, ready for a fight, before I make the final sacrifice.."

Anyway. I just finished giving myself an at-home manicure after forcefully clipping my acrylics off. Some of my nails are cracked and stinging, but it's about time the nails are off, because they keep catching onto my hair and other thready stuff and it's really irritating. Bleh. I take back what I said about acrylics being easier than gel nails. They probably hurt equally. I guess the disadvantage of acrylics is that you'd have to continuously change them once they start to grow out. =\ Vanity. Tsktsk.

I watched The Proposal like more than a week ago, and I also highly recommend you watch this movie. I know I've been into these kind of romance comedies lately, that's really all I'm ever in the mood for anyway. With the exceptions of HP6, Transformers 2, The Hangover and Bruno. But yes, The Proposal is actually the typical "It was you all along" type of lovey dovey stuff, except with a very unique, unconventional twist =) And I'm not gonna give it away because it's important that you don't know. LOL. But I really fell in love with Ryan Reynolds in this one. (BTW, did you know he's married to Scarlett Johanssen? I had no clue!) Yeah, Sandra Bullock was probably NOT the right woman for her character though, I think Kate Hudson would've been way more fit. I'm pretty sure you guys would agree with me if you go see it. GO SEE IT. It's worth it =) IT'S NOT CHEESY AT ALL, IF YOU MUST KNOW. It's very down-to-earth. Very lovable.

This is for all of you people who, like me, enjoy watching American Idol. Remember her: Alexis Cohen? Yeah, apparently she was run over and killed. LOL. I'm sorry, I know it's so morbid, but I can't help but laugh, because the image of her constant cussing at Simon keeps replaying in my head.

Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach..

2009-07-28T00:31:00.000+08:00

I feel so bad that I wasn't able to come out to send Shulamite off, even though I had said I would. A little more than 24 hours ago she had told me that she habitually reads my blogs, so I'm sure she'll see this, and how sorry I am <=) Heehee?

A few nights ago, I watched Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, starring Matthew McConaugheyJennifer Garner. And I fell absolutely in LOVE with it. It's a romantic comedy, and I'm actually not sure if it's on here. But girls, you have to find a way to watch this film! It's like, second to my list of really good down-to-earth chick flicks, following my all-time favorite He's Just Not That Into You. Of course, it's a bit cheesier and very predictable, but it's the type of movie that will make you coo the whole time, girls, you know what I mean! A rush of emotions surged through my entire body watching this. It's about a man who gets into a relationship with his childhood love, but was too scared to lose her, so he broke it off and decided to play around for the rest of his life.. and you can tell how it's going to go. Watch it, though. Guys too! It's 100% man enough, don't worry. LOL. Get a few tips too =)

I'm looking forward to seeing The Hangover this week. Bradley Cooper is my new celebrity crush.

Oh, and I went to the Book Fair today. Wow, packed with people. I only got two books though, not much. I didn't really see much good deals with English books, and I couldn't find much that I didn't already have. So I didn't really have a good time. But I was kind of in a rush, so maybe I just didn't spend long enough there to catch the better deals of better books. Tsktsk. But you guys should check it out. Entrance is only $25, and some books are really cheap, so yes.

Anyway. I'm really glad I've been keeping myself busy these few weeks. I spent majority of last week going back and forth City University to finalize my university stuff. I have finally made my decision.. although it kinda sucks how I'm the LAST person to get accepted, yet the FIRST person in school. Owned. LOL. But anyway. These few weeks have been bliss =) Tomorrow I'm chilling with Terence, Wednesday to the beach with the 09s, Thursday out with Tiff (hopefully she passes that damn test LOL), and Friday can be my me-day (: Yeeees. Love summertime.

Put the gun down because I'm bulletproof.

2009-07-23T01:52:00.003+08:00

What's more unfair?

FAP '09.
Featured Acoustic Playlist.

First official blogTV event.
Showcasing the talents of several musicians (mainly brilliant singer/songwriters) who are majority unsigned.

@ San Diego, July 25.

Featuring:
Ramiele Malubay
Alyssa Bernal
AJ Rafael (only the best)
Gabe Bondoc
Passion
Cathy Nguyen (absolutely lovable)
Sam Hart
Chris Cendana (with a passion)
Mark Mejia
Kathleen Badar
Lydia Paek (she's from BoxCuttuhz in ABDC, and I admire her so much)
Kris Mark Cardenas
and many more.
Randolph Permejo, you're missing =(

(Note: I only posted the ones I follow and listen to. LOL. I know, biased much?)

I'll Never Let You Sweep Me Off My Feet..

2009-07-21T23:53:00.002+08:00

It's not fair.
Why do awesome people never seem to want to come to Hong Kong? =(

Lady Gaga @ Manila, Philippines.
Ugh.

And apparently there's going to be an eclipse of the Sun tomorrow morning, at 8.14AM, or so I was told. Fun! I guess I'm sleeping early tonight since I'm up real early tomorrow =)

Try to Take It Back Before It All Went Wrong..

2009-07-21T01:13:00.002+08:00

Hello, again.
I didn't notice it was already 1:16AM. I'd been planning to sleep early (12ish) tonight but failed miserably.

Check that out. This Sprite commercial was banned in Germany right away, and I thought it'd be quite interesting. Raunchy much? Apparently the girl in it is supposed to be Britney Spears when she was younger... and the rest, well it would be self-explanatory.

I watched Harry Potter today, and again, I wasn't really impressed. My ass started to fall asleep because even though other movies were as long as this (2.5 hours), it wasn't interesting. There wasn't really much action, it felt more like a grim version of Sabrina, put together with some high school romance and soap opera drama. Though I have to admit, I was sort of cooing, but that was it. I guess it's not too bad that you shouldn't go see it for yourself =P

Ooh, well that takes two off my summer blockbuster list. The Ugly Truth is another thing I'd like to check out =) Starring Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl. I think these two would be a pretty good match for a romance comedy, kind of like how Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher put on a good show for What Happens In Vegas. I'm excited.

Dakota Fanning & Kristen Stewart. I admire them so much. Although in the above picture, they look awfully weird, that's only because they're shooting their next movie The Runaways where they are rocker chicks. But outside, they're lovable, attractive and they are exquisite fashionistas! (: I can't help but stalk their paparazzi shots because I'm so obsessed with their styles, so eccentric. Plus, Dakota is so beautifully grown up! =) I just cannot wait for New Moon. Dakota Fanning for Jane, and Kristen Stewart as Bella, except with Jacob. Sigh*

Because Sometimes I Talk Too Much...

2009-07-19T00:33:00.004+08:00

...and other times, I just don't say what I need to say.

Anyway.
I feel like blogging, because I need a distraction.
Yep, the typhoon is making me want to snack up, so... decoy! =)

To all you CSI: Las Vegas fans out there (that means you, Jasmine Gui), Jorja Fox will be returning to the show. However, before you laugh or cry, her stay will only be temporary. Apparently she left because of "salary and contract disputes", but that's all good now.

Wow. I just realized how often Lindsay does this look in most of her photoshoots, but I just never get sick of it! She looks gorgeous with the Marilyn Monroe getups, she pulls it off so well. Yay, Spanish Vogue.

Hayden Panettiere. Wow, she only gets more and more beautiful =) I hope I'm not wrong about liking her, even as a celebrity I still see her as the truly down-to-earth type. And I'm actually quite impressed with how well she can portray "sexy", particularly in Room 23 (: No nudity though, as assured. Hopefully this is as "bare" as Hayden goes LOL.

And finally. For my last celebrity bit, or whatever this thing is that I'm trying to pull off, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan are MARRIED! (: And they are just the cutest couple, ever. They first met on the set of Step Up, yes, we all loved their romance there. I guess the only sad thing here is that all chances of ever hooking up with Channing is nada. Tsktsk. Anyway, for their first kiss as husband & wife, Channing bent Jenna backwards and kissed her on his knee. Wow, the sparks =) Sigh* We can't simply be meant to waste it..

@ CelebrityGossip
@ PerezHilton
@ ImNotObsessed
@ TheSuperficial

Hey. Guess who's getting married in a week =)
Tsktsk. I know you're reading :P

seconds, hours, so many days..

2009-07-16T17:07:00.003+08:00

I'm back from Manila.
And I must say, I can't get used to the fact that I've still got 1.5 months of summer ahead of me and I'm not anticipating another trip to Manila. I don't remember the last time I was ever here in Hong Kong for the whole of August.
But anyway.

Wow, a lot to take in, and a lot to release. Inhale, exhale. Maybe it's better this way.

I've been fairly okay these days. I can't help but realize how retarded I actually am.
I deserve a bullet in my brain.
Hmpf.
My trip to Manila was of course, fulfilling, as always =) I cannot thank God enough for the blessings He has given me, both in Manila & over here in 852.
Anyway, I'm now looking forward to spending time with my babes here in 852 for the rest of the summertime.
I can't believe people are actually leaving soon, and the next time we'd all see each other would be in, like, a year. Wow. It didn't hit me until Ada & Valerie left, really.

So. Life is unfair.
Seriously. Why do we always want what we can't have.
And when we have it, we simply want more.
God, please. Let this be worth it.
It's really not funny.

Hmmm. I want to go back to Manila.

Eleven Days.

2009-07-03T13:03:00.000+08:00

This makes me sad =(
See you guys in 11 days,
off to Manila in a few hours.

Ransom.

2009-07-02T23:22:00.002+08:00

Okay.
I'm dead tired, exhausted, from no sleep last night to an entire day of heat & Ocean Park rides.
It's not funny, I'm really tired, but I'm trying to make something good out of my last night here before my 11-day stay at Manila. Don't ask me why, I do this all the time. HAHAH =) You never know. (Wow, I'm so morbid.)

Anyway. Congratulations Albert So for killing swine flu (: You have horrible timing, you suck.

I'm searching for new good songs to put in my itouch before I head off to Manila, since I'm still contemplating whether I should bring my laptop or not, and leaning towards no for now. Unfortunately, I'm the type of person that can't stand not having new songs after a certain period of time. LOL.

It's still not registering to my brain that today was the last time I would ever see Valerie & Ada before we all head off to university. How insane is that. Ugh. Save the goodbye message for somewhere else...=(

I'm trying to get myself to start packing, but glancing back at the empty luggage kinda irritates my motivation to continue. I only have a pair of heels, my underwear, and some books in it. No clothes yet. Bleh. I'm in no mood to pack. Usually I love the process of packing. And usually 11 days in Manila is TOO SHORT, but I guess it's just because I'm missing something this time *choke*. I'm kidding, I'm looking forward to extending my trip. =)

Sorry if this blog doesn't satisfy, it was kind of forced anyway.

"If tomorrow ends and I'm stuck without you in my life..."

LOL. Just kidding.

"If I could, change the world, I would be the sunlight in your universe.."

Well I'll see you guys in 12 days =) Back on the 14th <3

let there be tears, left for me to cry..

2009-06-28T20:49:00.002+08:00

[Note: emotional breakdown, be prepared. And just a simple request, if you start reading, please read through the whole thing.]

Wow, it's been quite a while since I last blogged. Probably because I've been too busy enjoying the beginning of Summer 2009 =) So far, it's been bliss. I'm slightly anxious though, beginning the fun of summertime when I haven't really settled on a university. I'm still waiting... but I decided that if this doesn't work out, then I'm really going for Arts in Creative Media (which I regret not applying for now). I still remember, I was so shaken when they said at the interview, "We don't understand why you didn't apply for the Arts section." Wow. But yeah, if I don't get in this year to the programs I did apply for, I'm going to try for the Arts next year. And as for what happens in the coming year... it's really up to Him.

So, I've been having some fun lately. I just got back from a trip to Macau with the girls, and that was insanely adventurous. I will not forget the trouble we went through to find an ice cream store, Valerie's promiscuity as we went out for the night, Valerie's disapproval (ahem*), the amount of food we consumed throughout the entire trip (4AM dim sum!), wow. I need to gym this off. LOL. But overall it was a memorable trip, and we'll do it again one year from now =)

Apart from that, I'd like to talk about the end of my high school, but I don't think I can do so without sounding like a complete bitch. It's been great, CAIS. I really hope you get the new campus for the school so you can furthermore spread the Love. Yes.

Anyway. I'm emotionally preparing myself for the fact that there is a high possibility that I'm going to end up going for half a gap year, although really it's not me that should be prepared for utter disappointment, but my parents. As of now, my dad is giving me a bunch of other options, so personally I don't know what to think or feel. I think if I do get my rejection from the universities, they'd be more disappointed than I would be. I love them very much, and it would pain me to see them like that... But I guess we'll see what happens. Sigh*

For now, I'm just really grateful to have what I have. God has indeed given me so much. And now that I have a new addition to my list of what to thank God for, I'm more than delighted. I just really hope that this feeling of wanting to kill myself will wash over...

with someone who's worth it..

2009-06-14T11:14:00.002+08:00

Hellooo! (: so, I'm supposed to be studying for Exams but I can't help but blog about the new Maxim's Top 100 Hot List for this year! I'll go right to History after I'm done, I promise! =)

Anyway. I have an update on the top 5, and it is BURNING. I love how they picked true exotic beauty rather than the typical Vanessa Hudgens kind of pretty (if you call that pretty). You guys know what I mean. So here goes.

Top 5: Mila Kunis.
I absolutely love her. I didn't really like her character in That 70's Show (Jackie) but after seeing her in Forgetting Sarah Marshall I realized how utterly sexy and beautiful she really is :P Did you know she was from Ukraine? The whole time I thought she was Indian! HAHAH!

Top 4: Malin Ackerman.
Yep, the girl from Watchmen & 27 Dresses. I don't really think she's that sexy, but she is very pretty - the extreme of blonde-haired blue-eyed kind of pretty.

Top 3: Bar Refaeli.
This girl is steaming! I think she's absolutely gorgeous, she's got the body I'm craving for! I'm pretty sure you all are craving for it too. LOL.

Top 2: Megan Fox.
Oh, yes. If I ever meet Megan Fox in person I think I'm going to turn bi. Even Kim Kardashian wants to look like Megan Fox! HAHAH (: Well, yeah. Megan Fox is astoundingly beautiful, it's not even funny. Her eyes, her features, her body, wow. HAHAH Anyway, sorry if this is making anyone slightly uncomfortable =)

Top 1: Olivia Wilde.
This girl, from House, is the bomb! I swear she belongs here! Yep, I'm saying I agree that Megan Fox isn't as good as Olivia! Olivia's everything is just..yeah. You guys should watch the episode of her as a lesbian, & maybe that would make you understand why she's Top 1 =)

Okay. Back to History, like I promised.

when i can't handle my emotions..

2009-06-08T20:42:00.007+08:00

Sorry, jealousy has overpowered me and driven me to write the following.

Never have I felt so insulted in my life before. Yep, I'm angry because I'm jealous that I will not get as much stage time. Not because I feel that my parents deserve a proper thank you instead of a typical cheap 3-liner.

My parents get the cheap 30-second thank you because you guys need two whole minutes to talk about how wonderful you made my high school life to be (damn right how wonderful).

And I decided to confront you about this..simply because I am.. well, JEALOUS.

Because I didn't really understand the real idea behind this: that teachers are more important than the parents. Of course. I apologize for being ignorant of that & now I know.

P.S. all of the above = sarcastic.
P.P.S. I really do NOT want to be there when that lame kiss-ass little speech sh*t is being said.

So from now on, I'm not putting up with anymore of your shit. I'm not scared. Watch me "burn with jealousy" :)

Peace Out.

for today, i am feeling complete..

2009-06-06T23:52:00.005+08:00

Yes, another blog just to punctuate this wonderful, exciting week. =)

[This blog is personal, and it might be slightly interesting(: I encourage you to read, it might amuse you. It might mention you too nyahahaha *naughtysmile*]

So. "98.6 degrees" was actually pretty okay, I had some fun dancing barefoot on ridiculously dirty floor. But Katdid a good job on the music selection. And I know some lowergraders left because they thought it was lame but seriously if they really want to see "lame" they should look at themselves in the mirror & screw their ugly selves. ANYWAY. Yeah, less of the BBOY circle thing, and the amount we had today is just right (: good job controlling yourselves, bboys. People actually danced or tried to. I enjoyed some of the Grade 11ers dancing to Jai Ho with us and dancing with us LOL! That was..fun. =) Well, overall the dance was pretty good. And Jeremy Li finished it off awesomely with the INFAMOUS "Never Gonna Give You Up" and Jerm that was WEEHOO. So yeah. There, the recap of the dance in the words of a seniorita. Nyaha.

So after the dance, a couple of us went to my belated birthday dinner thing(: which was pretty good, and though it didn't fill up all the guys, it was quite amusing watching Paul & William get slightly drunk after Bailey's and beer. Tsktsk you boys. LOL. And I heard Karyu, Nick & Dori wanted to give me a TOAST but forgot, now that I know, it's the thought that counts (: Thank you guys so much I love you. These guys are the best (notice I didn't call them "boys") they stayed with me afterwards too, in a weird corner of a building where the washrooms were. And the GIRLS you girls light up my life fo sho HAHAH. Can't live without you guys, especially Valerie (poooooosy-foot) HAHAH! Yeah. I'm so blessed, seriously =) So anyway, that concludes my night.

So. The moral is..if your best friends aren't like mine, then they're not FLY at all. =)

Peace out.

it's about exploring the empty bits of nothing..

2009-06-04T17:45:00.003+08:00

Yay. Second day of my eighteen-ness =) Yesterday was a very special day because very special people made it that and I am ever so grateful. Yeap. Anyway.

I wish blogspot would allow self-formatting. I hate how the HTML is like, preset. =(

Well, lots of things going on these days. I can't wait to get out of here. Now that we're bearing with the fact that there are only a couple of school days left, all this negative attitude is being thrown our way. Thanks for nothing. Really want to go there? Hmmm.

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Woohoo. Bruno. Miley. & Twilight. The MTV Movie Awards 2009 seemed like a lot of fun - something to remember. I'm quite happy with the winners actually, except for a few which you would expect me to be unhappy with. Namely the award for Best Song From a Movie because I didn't think Miley Cyrus deserved it as much as Slumdog Millionaire did. =P Apart from that, I was quite happy about Twilight winning Best Kiss =) even though when they came up to receive the award they were awkwardly cute when they reenacted it. LOL like their characters. And of course, Heath Ledger for Joker as Best Villain. Yeap. Breakthrough Performance Male for Robert Pattinson, Breakthrough Performance Female for Ashley Tisdale (a big WOOHOO! LOL) and Zac Efron & Kristen Stewart for Best Male/Female Performances and that was kind of expected. & Megan Fox's weird appearance with that guy from The Office.. and the Bruno Incident with Eminem.. LOL. So complete! =)

And Best Movie, although initially I thought Slumdog Millionaire should've gotten it, went to Twilight and that would actually make sense since it is an appeal to younger audience, PLUS it's by voting not really by the essence. Not that I think Twilight was bad, I just thought Slumdog Millionaire was the actual Best Movie. (: That's just my opinion.

And here's the best shot I can find with Eminem walking away upset about the Bruno Incident. Which apparently, according to IndependentFeatures, Eminem approved beforehand. Tsktsk. Maybe the walking away was scripted too.

Jacob.

2009-06-01T19:01:00.000+08:00

burning. steaming. hot.

i tried to fly but i couldn't find wings..

2009-05-28T23:55:00.003+08:00

Sorry about the rage from the previous blog. Hormones crying out, or maybe it's that time of the month. =\

Anyway, I can't help but drool over the bikinis that are being sold in the Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale! Yes, I envy the States so much! The prices have gone down to less than half for most of the hottest items, it's crazy! Wish I was there. I could shop my anger away. HAHA! Well, because I'm in the mood I'm going to post em pictures up, because they will make my blog a whole lot sexier (not that it's not sexy without them but..) mmhmm!

Steaming, smoking, sensationally hot, yes? =)
Sorry there's a lot of Miranda Kerr in there, she's my favorite Victoria's Secret model. LOL.

Plus, keep your eye out for the H&M Fashion Against AIDS release (:

friends will be "friends".

2009-05-28T00:19:00.006+08:00

Fine. I'm asking for too much to simply want you to LISTEN to me. I've spent years listening to you moan & groan about your freaking love crap that doesn't even make sense, and when I want to talk you can't even NOT think about yourself for 5 freaking minutes?

Thanks.

Thanks for being the most superficial friend I have ever had.
Thanks for making me feel stupid for ever defending you.

twilight update: officially debuting

2009-05-19T23:09:00.004+08:00

yes, guys.

Thanks to Ryan Seacrest, the poster of the Twilight Saga: New Moon is finally out. And if you ask me, Mr. Werewolf is looking really good =)