String Quartet Tribute
It's the most beautiful thing you could ever hear.
I first got wind of this through my cousin. She had a couple of the String Quartet Tributes, and the one I really really liked was Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana. Once you hear even just the intro, you'll open your mouth in awe.
Click here to see the site and buy the CDs...but you can download it anywhere for free. Ha ha.
It's awesome...they have tributes to Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, REM, Nickelback, the Beatles, and more. They also have tributes for the more mainstream crowd like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Sum41, Incubus, that kind of thing.
You should really give it a listen.
Happy Days
I never thought it would happen in a million years...or at least not until I graduated. I now have an iPod!!
Unbelievable, I know! I mean, I just said it probably a few days ago...that I'd put an iPod in my wishlist, because in my life, wishlists never come true. Imagine my surprise...my parents actually agreed to buy me one...and I wasn't really really adamant about it at all. It's not even one of those lame Shuffles, Minis or Nanos...it's the new Apple iPod. Music, videos, photos...it can't get any better than that. Well, I have to pay for half of it...but who cares? Shit...I have an iPod! Plus, we're getting DSL tomorrow (finally!)... I don't ever need to buy CDs again!
Another good thing today...my siblings and I bought a Monopoly set from Landes in the Podium. Yeah...The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Monopoly. We're all Simpsons addicts...and my brother actually agreed to pay half the price. My sisters and I will just pay a fourth each. Shit...I love it.
I love this day.
*The layout is still pixelated, so that sucks. I'll fix it soon. I'm too happy to actually bother right now!
Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)
I decided to change the words up there (Hah! After just a few days!)...and they aren't pixelated anymore.
It basically sums up my life. It's still from Brendan Benson, who I'm loving more and more every minute. His music is just full of grace. This one's from "What I'm Looking For," which is such a nice song...one of the best in the album.
I resolve to scour every single cd store for Benson's two previous albums. He's awesome. But anyway...
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!
If you're feeling festive at all...which is not what I'm experiencing right now. I was PMS-ing most of the day...and at one point during Mass today, my eyes were brimming with tears because my head was aching so bad. Add to that, this couple sat next to me, even though there were already five of us in the pew, and clearly, they could see that there were only two people sitting in the pew in front of us, and no one was sitting at all at the very front pew!! Damn those kinds of people! I hate them so much!
So yeah...I got a fairly good amount of money this year. Although from what I hear, there are luckier people. But I really don't need a lot of things...I have a good sense of contentment with what I have right now (though I really really would like an iPod). The only items I ever really buy are CDs and books. Well, obviously I'm buying at least two or three new CDs...but I don't know what else I'm gonna spend my money with. I never do...so I'll just save the rest.
You know, I wish our vacation was longer...and I really wish we had our tests before we had our break, so we don't have to worry about studying. But that's not happening this year...I'm spending most of this week and next week for studying. Yep...I'm going all out this year with my studies, and I mean it this time. I'm aiming for higher grades. I'm buying myself a planner so I can get some sense of organization...because that's really what I'm lacking right now.
Whatever, don't mind me. Happy Holidays again!
**Also, the tag-board is back up...
Rockin new layout.
This one...I really really like. I found it in blogskins and decided to change it a bit...it's now darker and much more to my liking. The original lyrics in there were from a song by My Chemical Romance (I don't know which), which is cool and death-y and all...but those lines up there are so much cooler, and happier. It's kind of pixelated when I uploaded it. Sad...but I'm working on it.
I want my piece, I want my slice
A beat-up punk rock paradise
It's from a song called "Biggest Fan" by Brendan Benson, who is now my newest obsession. I just bought Alternative to Love (his third album) on a whim yesterday and already I have fallen in love with his music. It just suits me.
I was thinking of changing the lines a couple of times when I feel like it...but that's such a hassle, isn't it? Also, I'm still working on putting up the tag board, 'cause everything went awry the last time I did in this layout...so, yeah, still working on that. If you wanna say something, put that on the comments page.
I'm also still finding a Brendan Benson mp3 I could put up for all of you guys to here...but I'm not too good at finding mp3s anywhere. So...if you have any sites I could go to, I'd really appreciate it.
Movies
Since there's nothing to do but watch tv/dvds...so yesterday, I watched 50 First Dates on DVD, and today I watched The Calcium Kid and Troy back to back on HBO.
50 First Dates
I feel so lame not watching this movie before. We've had the DVD for the longest time, and my dad even bought the soudntrack after watching the movie. It's the nicest romantic comedy I've ever seen...and it's also the saddest story ever. I kind of felt before I watched the movie that maybe it wouldn't be that good...because the trailers they showed on TV didn't say much and just showed Drew Barrymore whacking the hell out of Rob Schneider. I said to myself that I wasn't going to watch a movie that has that in it. Stupid, I know... But for me to watch a film, the trailer and other promotional stuff have to move me. I just decided to watch this movie because my friends were all raves about it. And they were right.
50 First Dates is such a beautiful movie...I cried a lot...especially when Adam Sandler was seeing "Forgetful Lucy"...and the ending was sort of bittersweet, you know. And the music does a hell of a nice job in carrying the movie. I was laughing my head off when Adam Sandler was doing his weird face and singing his heart out to the Beach Boys while sailing his boat. The movie has all the Adam Sandler weirdness to it without going too far, which is cool. I highly recommend watching this movie if you haven't.
Calcium Kid
It's a weird movie, I guess...but it was fun to watch nonetheless. Orlando Bloom is still hot despite his goofy haircut.
Troy
This is such a nice movie. I don't know why I didn't finish it the first time I watched it on DVD. Ok, I remember...I was already sleepy so I dozed off halfway through. Pero shit...I cried so much during this movie...even in the part where Priam was talking to Achilles asking for Hector. And I cried when Patroclus died...I cried when Hector died...and I really really cried when Achilles died. I love this movie...but I'm not up for watching it again, of course. It's too long for my taste. Brad Pitt is soo hot...with his butt and his abs and his face...
50 First Dates
I feel so lame not watching this movie before. We've had the DVD for the longest time, and my dad even bought the soudntrack after watching the movie. It's the nicest romantic comedy I've ever seen...and it's also the saddest story ever. I kind of felt before I watched the movie that maybe it wouldn't be that good...because the trailers they showed on TV didn't say much and just showed Drew Barrymore whacking the hell out of Rob Schneider. I said to myself that I wasn't going to watch a movie that has that in it. Stupid, I know... But for me to watch a film, the trailer and other promotional stuff have to move me. I just decided to watch this movie because my friends were all raves about it. And they were right.
50 First Dates is such a beautiful movie...I cried a lot...especially when Adam Sandler was seeing "Forgetful Lucy"...and the ending was sort of bittersweet, you know. And the music does a hell of a nice job in carrying the movie. I was laughing my head off when Adam Sandler was doing his weird face and singing his heart out to the Beach Boys while sailing his boat. The movie has all the Adam Sandler weirdness to it without going too far, which is cool. I highly recommend watching this movie if you haven't.
Calcium Kid
It's a weird movie, I guess...but it was fun to watch nonetheless. Orlando Bloom is still hot despite his goofy haircut.
Troy
This is such a nice movie. I don't know why I didn't finish it the first time I watched it on DVD. Ok, I remember...I was already sleepy so I dozed off halfway through. Pero shit...I cried so much during this movie...even in the part where Priam was talking to Achilles asking for Hector. And I cried when Patroclus died...I cried when Hector died...and I really really cried when Achilles died. I love this movie...but I'm not up for watching it again, of course. It's too long for my taste. Brad Pitt is soo hot...with his butt and his abs and his face...
About the school fair and more.
Fair sucked. There were probably only two things I enjoyed: the fireworks (which only lasted roughly three minutes I think) and the Spotlight concert. Although it did get a bit tedious to watch sometimes...and a lot of times you can't hear what the FI people are saying.
The bandaid sucked like hell, man! I didn't know why I went...it's such a waste of time and money! The amateur bands weren't all that cool, and I definitely did not enjoy the big bands they lined up. At least may Sugarfree...pero I'm not such a fan...but they're cool. I grouched through Spongecola (every year na lang and they suck), slept during Join the Club (they're so loud though and did that weird thing with the index finger), and left before Hale started (they suck, what else can I say?).
But I'm happy now that it's our Christmas break...my brother's still in school haha! I need to assess myself. Unfortunately, though, I'm gonna devote a lot of time to doing my projects and studying for the exams...but no worries. Nothing can faze me this Christmas. I hope.
Shit...we have to watch a Filipino movie/MMFF entry for our English book report. Why? Really...why? Why do we have to? I'm sorry to say this...it's my opinion, so shut it...but I hate our film industry. No, I loathe it. It sucks. Now I'm being forced to watch a Filipino movie. Grrrreat!
You know, this layout is so bland. I love the Beatles and all...but it's really bland. So I'm gonna change it very soon. You just wait for it.
Now let's talk Christmas wishlist. I never do wishlists, because I know that none of them will ever come true. Pero I desperately want an iPod. Not because it's cool to have one...but shit, I just can't take spending a lot of money on CDs. We're getting DSL soon (finally!) so I'm gonna be download-happy this break. Di ko gusto yung Nano dahil why buy one kung hanggang 4GB lang...at wala na rin akong pakialam kung nagp-play man yun ng video or nags-store ng photos. Music lang ang kelangan ko!!
iPod lang ang gusto ko. I would not care for a new phone (even though my phone sucks and has no camera)...nor a digital camera for myself. I just want a fuckin iPod.
I won't include in my list the CDs I'm planning to buy...since I'm already a compulsive buyer with those kinds of things. And obviously I want new clothes...pero sa parents ko ayos lang manghingi ng money basta for clothes (inexpensive clothes, obviously)...
Since I know I'm never gonna have it any time soon...the only thing on my Christmas wishlist is an iPod.
Real wishes for the new year:
good grades...yung mga tipong 95 mga ganun (hah! dream on)
honor student
2400 SATs
play lots of tennis
Back to useless talk.
Hay!! What an uneventful week. Nakakasira ng ulo ngayon...sobrang gulo! As in yung mga teachers naghahabol na! Kahit may a week and a half pa naman pagbalik next year. Keep the quizzes coming (not)! Whatever...fair na naman in a few days...tas after, Christmas break! Yeah, baby, yeah! My much-needed rest. Resolution kong pumuti...
Hmm...I forgot to say that we also bought the Goblet of Fire PS2 game...dati pa. Gusto ko lang sabihin dahil adik ako sa Harry Potter! I have just played a small part though. Jason's still trying to figure out the game...mahirap daw. Gusto ko gawin niya muna para may tutulong sa akin kung ako na maglalaro. Hehe. Parang ginawa ko sa PoA. But I actually haven't finished that game, because I got lost on grounds and it was snowing and I was so irritated...so I stopped playing...and I haven't played for the longest time.
Another game I haven't played for the longest time...Simpsons Road Rage. I asked my brother where it was 'cause I wanted to play...but surprise surprise...he lent it to my cousin. I was so angry at him because he knows very well that my cousin isn't always trustworthy with our things. I don't think we're ever gonna get that game back. I'm gonna cry now.
Well, I'm not really feeling this layout...so I might just change it when I get the urge to.
On the bright side, more pics from softball... You know, I really should learn how to pose for pics...kasi my huge forehead is showing.
Guys...thank you ulit sa lahat!
Also...Kiki...kung nababasa mo to...sorry natamaan kita ng bat kanina!! Dapat talaga tinignan ko muna kung may matatamaan ako... Na-trauma na tuloy ako!! Sorry talaga!
Intrams
I'm gonna miss the Intrams. Well, except maybe the whole late Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning ordeal. But enough about that, really. The MVP came from our team (Kata! Star player!!) and that was, I guess, enough for an "equalizer."
Dang, I'm gonna miss my team. Ate Nica, Ate Issa, Ate Ira, Betsy, Detdet, Kata, Rox, Ops, Nayla, Marielle and Tere...
...sana magpansinan pa tayo sa corridors! This is definitely my happiest team ever. Kahit man third gold ko na to sa softball in my life...this is still the best one! Kasi who could imagine our team actually taking first place? I mean, we were total underdogs...pero nakayanan natin! We totally deserve it.
Also, I'm gonna miss our kubo moments, especially nung last day. Awww...talagang bonding, tawanan, kainan ng pizza, tawanan, kainan ng ice cream, tawanan...
Sana next year may softball pa. Kasi kung wala...grr...sakal movement to air...grr...
Unfortunately...my skin tone has now changed and has become even less even-toned. My left hand is lighter than my right hand, and my face is now (and has always been) the darkest part of my whole body. Grrreat... May nagsabi pa sa akin. "Jooooaaan....ang itim mo na! Pero ayos lang...panalo na naman kayo." Haha. Pano na kaya babalik ang aking tunay na kulay?
Dang, I'm gonna miss my team. Ate Nica, Ate Issa, Ate Ira, Betsy, Detdet, Kata, Rox, Ops, Nayla, Marielle and Tere...
...sana magpansinan pa tayo sa corridors! This is definitely my happiest team ever. Kahit man third gold ko na to sa softball in my life...this is still the best one! Kasi who could imagine our team actually taking first place? I mean, we were total underdogs...pero nakayanan natin! We totally deserve it.
Also, I'm gonna miss our kubo moments, especially nung last day. Awww...talagang bonding, tawanan, kainan ng pizza, tawanan, kainan ng ice cream, tawanan...
Sana next year may softball pa. Kasi kung wala...grr...sakal movement to air...grr...
Unfortunately...my skin tone has now changed and has become even less even-toned. My left hand is lighter than my right hand, and my face is now (and has always been) the darkest part of my whole body. Grrreat... May nagsabi pa sa akin. "Jooooaaan....ang itim mo na! Pero ayos lang...panalo na naman kayo." Haha. Pano na kaya babalik ang aking tunay na kulay?
Our tears were for nothing.
Heartbreaking is the right word for it.
You know, once you win something, you'd think everyone would just leave it at that and accept it. Well, I guess that's not how it works in this fuckin world, you know. They'd find one fault that they'd throw at us, and make it an even bigger of a deal than it really was. Honestly, is that really why they lost? Do they feel that we don't have the right to win?
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There is nothing that will cheer me up now. That whole ordeal is just sickening, you know. I really don't know why we agreed to a rematch...but I guess my other team mates felt it was the right thing to do...even though I strongly disagree to that.
You know, who cares, really? God knows what happened...so tomorrow, we'll just leave it all to God. If it was meant to be, then it was meant to be.
Right on!
Stuck in my head: "Eleanor Rigby" and "Hey Jude" - The Beatles
There's this recent Dan Radcliffe interview by Blender magazine...and he talks about music and all that stuff. This is one about the Sex Pistols:
"I love real punk - not Avril Lavigne, who thinks wearing a tie is punk. This is my favorite album of all time, and I got into it during the filming of Harry Potter 2, when I was 12. I was obsessed with punk back then. If the Beatles were a phenomenon, then the Sex Pistols were a revolution. Punk is about rebellion, about not caring what other people think of you, and being free. And it's not about fighting. I don't fight. I don't spit, either."
Right on, Dan! I myself have openly expressed my dislike (no, hatred) towards Avril Lavigne...but when people ask me why, because they say I liked her in grade 6, I say "She is so pop." Another thing...I liked her back then because she was different...a contrast to all the Britneys and whatnot. She "skateboards" and "plays guitar" and "writes her own lyrics." Then you see her on TV saying she's hardcore and punk, when obviously, she's not...and then you think 'What a poser.' And she is.
And then this was also on the interview...it's about the Libertines, one of the coolest and one of my favorite bands out there. It's a shame they stopped playing:
"For me, this album is a reaction to bands like blink-182 and Sum 41. The Libertines don't even claim to be punk, they just are: They have the attitude, the intelligence, and this album is so raw it hurts. Does Pete Doherty make me want to smoke crack? No! He is an icon who just happens to take lots of drugs; he is not an icon because he takes lots of drugs. He is incredibly talented, and a little messed up. I hope he doesn't OD."
Again...right on, Dan. I agree with the whole OD-ing thing...'cause it might just happen. It would be a shame if he does. The British tabloids actually blame him for Kate Moss's downfall (the cocaine incident). I'm not such a fan of Babyshambles though (Pete Doherty's new band)...it lacks. The Libertines should get back together.