I was asked this question by a colleague of mine last week. I admit that I do have the tendency to mutter under my breath. I mean this (sometimes) habit of mine, do I find it fun? I have no idea. I have never thought of it in that way. Up until now, It still felt weird to be asked this question. Would it matter if I say she's from the Mainland?
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Last week, I got into a little mishap. I missed a step on the staircase and I fell down hard on my left foot. There was a nice old man who helped me up and asked if I was okay. I was a bit in a daze and all because of my stupidity. I was reading a slip of paper given to me by the Korean Consulate regarding when I can pick up my visa. I think I was looking at it because I wasn't sure if they specified a time or if I can just pick it up anytime. Anyways, that was what caused my little accident. Thank goodness, I was still able to walk but I still had it checked in our clinic. By that time,
it had swollen and walking on it had gotten painful. They wanted to give me painkillers for it but I told the doctor I didn't want any because the pain wasn't that bad. I just needed an ointment to help the swelling so she gave me that plus they gave me an ankle brace (disposable kind) which I thought really helped. After a day or two, the swelling has stopped but if I look at the ankle now, it still has some bruising although not painful to the touch. The swollen ankle had me really worried :S because I'm planning to watch the Mika concert tomorrow and the ticket I have is the standing one. I'm still kind of worried that I might be putting a lot of pressure on my ankle tomorrow night and that someone might accidentally step on my feet ... which I am praying will NOT happen. Hopefully tomorrow's concertgoers are not the rowdy bunch. I mean c'mon it's a Mika concert not a Greenday concert. :D Although, I would expect some jumping and dancing around. When I checked the ticketing website this morning, tickets have already been sold out so it'll be jam-packed tomorrow. I need to leave the office immediately after class if I want to get a good view (standing tickets are on a first-come first serve basis). Hope it'll be fun fun fun!
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I finally had my Skullcandy™ earbuds replaced today. I've been wanting to have it changed for close to two months now. I just never had the chance to go to their office. It was a bit of hassle because you could only have it replaced on weekdays during their office hours. But I finally have the new one. Good thing they have a one year warranty. I'm stoked about the replacement. It's a different model because they couldn't find one like mine (Ink'd model yellow/blue) so I got the closest one that resembled it. I now have the Riot rasta. It's actually nicer than my previous one so good trade. I like Skullcandy™ even though I'm not a skater or anything like that. I like the sound of the in-earbuds. It drowns out the excessive noise without necessarily upping the volume of your ipod. I got to compare this with a Sony in-earbuds that I bought as a temporary replacement. You can really tell the difference.
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12/06/09 Disney Hall Los Angeles, CA
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It seems to me that Harper Simon tries his best to not
be associated with his father, going so far as saying that he didn't
learn how to play music from his dad. Even the way he dresses, the type
of music he's making (note: not acoustic harmonizing folk, but more like alt-country). It's
a shame really, Simon sings just like his dad on the acoustic songs, and I
wish he would sing more folk. I suppose he's got to find his own
calling, right?
Most of the set for Simon was pretty mellow. The
most rockiest song was a song I wasn't familiar with. I thought I heard
that the song was written by "Tom Berlin", but I could be wrong.
Shortly after "Berkeley Girl", the guitar tuner guy came on stage to
switch electric with an acoustic guitar.
Songs range from borderline country music to Dylan-type folk. The later is especially true when one of the band member breaks out the harmonica.
They ended their set with "Wishes and Stars", my favorite song from Harper that I've heard. Instead of doing that fake-leaving-the-stage, they just stayed on stage and played some encores. The last song is a cover of "A Message to You, Rudy", who you & I probably know as a ska song by the Specials (but it's originally by Dandy Livingstone).
So this was the last night of their national tour. It sounds like they've been very tired, some even looked relieved, but they were certainly very happy to be playing in front of an audience. The band admitted that this was one of the better crowds, considering that they've played a few shows to "five people".
Trivia: Touring drummer Russell Simins, best known for being in Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, is from Minnesota.
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Songs range from borderline country music to Dylan-type folk. The later is especially true when one of the band member breaks out the harmonica.
They ended their set with "Wishes and Stars", my favorite song from Harper that I've heard. Instead of doing that fake-leaving-the-stage, they just stayed on stage and played some encores. The last song is a cover of "A Message to You, Rudy", who you & I probably know as a ska song by the Specials (but it's originally by Dandy Livingstone).
So this was the last night of their national tour. It sounds like they've been very tired, some even looked relieved, but they were certainly very happy to be playing in front of an audience. The band admitted that this was one of the better crowds, considering that they've played a few shows to "five people".
Trivia: Touring drummer Russell Simins, best known for being in Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, is from Minnesota.
11/25/2009 01:12:04 ♥ vu (
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i miss my boyfriend...
This is perfect for the upcoming Black Friday: I've filmed my W♥M Holiday Gift Guide 2009. These are the stuff that I want and/or own. Other like-mind geeks out there here's where you can find these
awesome stuff.
Music: Superdrag - 4-Track Rock !!! 1992-1995 + Complete "Bender" Sessions, Putumayo Presents - Jazz Around the World
Toys: Red Hulk, Grey Hulk, Green Hulk (all are from Marvel Universe 3 ¾" Series)
Games: Dragon Age Collector Edition
Books: Ghost World: The Special Edition (Hardcover), Adrian Tomine's "Summer Blonde" ($5!)
Movies: Star Trek Target Exclusive DVD. Bluray version not available on the crappy target.com website. I would also like to formally lodge a complaint about target search: it sucks. Also: Shaw Brothers Metal Tin: Epic Heroes (4 DVDs and T-Shirt Offer) , this tin case is a great gift for the Martial Arts fan. I already own two of the movies on this collection, but bought this anyway.
So, as you know, I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to pop culture stuff, quite interested in collecting all of the Shaw Brother's movies on DVD. If you like that sort of thing, I'm maintaining a checklist of sorts at movies.weheartmusic.com. They're mostly only being released as DVDs, the only Shaw Brothers to get released as a bluray in the US market is Opium and the Kung Fu Master, and it's brilliant. Image quality is amazing for a 1984 film - much better than some of the dodgy bluray releases (I'm looking at you, Anchor Bay).
I have also been playing Dragon Age, quite slow-moving, but I love it. The best version to get is the PC version, surprisingly. First of all it's about $10 cheaper than the Xbox or PS3 version, and it looks fantastic compared to those console version. Plus you can zoom out for that top-view like those Baldur's Gate games. Love it.
The collector's version comes with some useless junk: in-game items (I hate these digital "extras") and cloth map. The best thing out of this collection is the soundtrack and "making of" DVD. I did watch the DVD features, they're professionally produced. Take the time to watch the strategy feature, there's some great insights on how to create your characters and what's the best weapons & armors in the game.
The soundtrack is composed by Inon Zur, who also previously did soundtrack work for Bioware's Baldur's Gate II and Icewind Dale II. Dragon Age soundtrack has the typical epic orchestral instrumentals, however there are a few songs on the album that features Gaelic-type singing by Aubrey Ashburn (particularly on "Lelianna's Song", "I Am The One", and the main theme song). From Ashburn's description on the DVD interview, it looks like the song writing process had quite a fast turn-around time.
There is one song on the soundtrack that I do not believe actually appears in the game, DJ Killa's remix of "I Am the One". Keep in mind that I haven't finish the game, so the song may be in the game... I was told that 30 Seconds to Mars also has a song on Dragon Age, but I've yet to encounter that either.
Music: Superdrag - 4-Track Rock !!! 1992-1995 + Complete "Bender" Sessions, Putumayo Presents - Jazz Around the World
Toys: Red Hulk, Grey Hulk, Green Hulk (all are from Marvel Universe 3 ¾" Series)
Games: Dragon Age Collector Edition
Books: Ghost World: The Special Edition (Hardcover), Adrian Tomine's "Summer Blonde" ($5!)
Movies: Star Trek Target Exclusive DVD. Bluray version not available on the crappy target.com website. I would also like to formally lodge a complaint about target search: it sucks. Also: Shaw Brothers Metal Tin: Epic Heroes (4 DVDs and T-Shirt Offer) , this tin case is a great gift for the Martial Arts fan. I already own two of the movies on this collection, but bought this anyway.
So, as you know, I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to pop culture stuff, quite interested in collecting all of the Shaw Brother's movies on DVD. If you like that sort of thing, I'm maintaining a checklist of sorts at movies.weheartmusic.com. They're mostly only being released as DVDs, the only Shaw Brothers to get released as a bluray in the US market is Opium and the Kung Fu Master, and it's brilliant. Image quality is amazing for a 1984 film - much better than some of the dodgy bluray releases (I'm looking at you, Anchor Bay).
I have also been playing Dragon Age, quite slow-moving, but I love it. The best version to get is the PC version, surprisingly. First of all it's about $10 cheaper than the Xbox or PS3 version, and it looks fantastic compared to those console version. Plus you can zoom out for that top-view like those Baldur's Gate games. Love it.
The collector's version comes with some useless junk: in-game items (I hate these digital "extras") and cloth map. The best thing out of this collection is the soundtrack and "making of" DVD. I did watch the DVD features, they're professionally produced. Take the time to watch the strategy feature, there's some great insights on how to create your characters and what's the best weapons & armors in the game.
The soundtrack is composed by Inon Zur, who also previously did soundtrack work for Bioware's Baldur's Gate II and Icewind Dale II. Dragon Age soundtrack has the typical epic orchestral instrumentals, however there are a few songs on the album that features Gaelic-type singing by Aubrey Ashburn (particularly on "Lelianna's Song", "I Am The One", and the main theme song). From Ashburn's description on the DVD interview, it looks like the song writing process had quite a fast turn-around time.
There is one song on the soundtrack that I do not believe actually appears in the game, DJ Killa's remix of "I Am the One". Keep in mind that I haven't finish the game, so the song may be in the game... I was told that 30 Seconds to Mars also has a song on Dragon Age, but I've yet to encounter that either.
11/24/2009 00:52:54 ♥ vu () ♥weheartmusic.com♥twitter.com/weheartmusic♥news.weheartmusic.com
i have a crush on you na!
Though you are up there and I am down here I still see you around. And this would not last anyway, you will be here where I am....soon
New Moon broke The Dark Knight's single day box office record. Are you planning on seeing this teenage vampire love story? If so: Team Edward or Team Jacob?
Yes. This Thursday. Team Edward!
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BRITPOPCAST #4: TOP TEN BRITPOP COUNTDOWN
This is the best of the best, and as far as I'm concern, this is the best countdown ever. If you had to listen to just one of our podcast, I think this the one you have to listen to.
Going into the recording, we already knew that it would be one massive recording session that will be split into two parts. So the first part is the countdown, thirty of our favorite Britpop tunes. The second part will be uploaded next week and involves a very hard Britpop Q Magazine Quiz. Seriously, it was hard, even for seasoned veterans like ourselves.
The next show, some ideas: Britpop girl bands ? Britpop band reunions ? If those doesn't sound appealing, let me know what you'd like us to discuss. Otherwise, I can always talk hours on end about stalking Louise Wener.
As for the Britpop top list, these are our preference and not a mean to measure how important a band is to that genre. Also, obviously we all had our Pulp, Blur, and Oasis moment, but the choice in songs are interesting to note. I have always known that my top two are the Blur vs Oasis, it was the other eight that was hard to have placement. I could have easily had a top 20 or 30. Easily.
Some honorable mentions should be sent to Cast, Salad, Charlatans.
If you like what you heard, and you happen to be in Sydney in early December, DJ Sal is doing her bits at britpop.com.au.
PS, stay after the song and you're in for a Buzzcocks treat.
BRITPOPCAST #4: TOP TEN BRITPOP COUNTDOWN
This is the best of the best, and as far as I'm concern, this is the best countdown ever. If you had to listen to just one of our podcast, I think this the one you have to listen to.
Going into the recording, we already knew that it would be one massive recording session that will be split into two parts. So the first part is the countdown, thirty of our favorite Britpop tunes. The second part will be uploaded next week and involves a very hard Britpop Q Magazine Quiz. Seriously, it was hard, even for seasoned veterans like ourselves.
The next show, some ideas: Britpop girl bands ? Britpop band reunions ? If those doesn't sound appealing, let me know what you'd like us to discuss. Otherwise, I can always talk hours on end about stalking Louise Wener.
As for the Britpop top list, these are our preference and not a mean to measure how important a band is to that genre. Also, obviously we all had our Pulp, Blur, and Oasis moment, but the choice in songs are interesting to note. I have always known that my top two are the Blur vs Oasis, it was the other eight that was hard to have placement. I could have easily had a top 20 or 30. Easily.
Some honorable mentions should be sent to Cast, Salad, Charlatans.
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Vu
10. Gene - Sleep Well Tonight
09. Echobelly - I Can't Imagine the World Without Me 08. The Bluetones - Bluetonic 07. Shed Seven - Dolphin 06. Sleeper - Nice Guy Eddie 05. Pulp - Disco 2000 04. Elastica - Stutter 03. Suede - Metal Mickey 02. Blur - Girls and Boys 01. Oasis - Supersonic |
Sally
10. SFA - Ice Hockey Hair
09. Doves - Pounding 08. Teenage Fanclub - Sparky's Dream 07. Blur - Sunday Sunday 06. Suede - Animal Nitrate 05. The Coral - Dreaming of You 04. Ocean Colour Scene - The Day We Caught the Train 03. Dodgy - Good Enough 02. Pulp - Babies 01. Stone Roses - Fools Gold |
Kristen
10. MSP - Motorcycle Emptiness
09. South - Keep Close 08. Pulp - Acrylic Afternoons 07. Oasis - Columbia 06. Wendys-Pulling My Fingers Off 05. Supergrass - Moving 04. Blur - This is a Low 03. Oasis - The Masterplan 02. Suede - Killing of a Flash Boy 01. Pulp - Sheffield: Sex City |
If you like what you heard, and you happen to be in Sydney in early December, DJ Sal is doing her bits at britpop.com.au.
PS, stay after the song and you're in for a Buzzcocks treat.
11/22/2009 12:33:44 ♥ vu () ♥weheartmusic.com♥twitter.com/weheartmusic♥news.weheartmusic.com
- My life. It IS material and it is something that's ultimately mine.
- My eyeglasses. I have terrible vision (short-sightedness/myopia plus astigmatism on the left eye), and I don't tear up easily, which is why I prefer glasses over invasive contact lenses. My current pair is extra-special because I bought it myself.
- Everything that was given to me as a present which I currently use. Whether it's something edible or useful, something large or small, something worn or held or simply kept, I know that the person that gave that item to me gave much time, effort and money up just to give something of great value to me.
- All the clothes I bought with my own money.
- All the belts and accessories (especially costume jewelry) I bought with my own money.
- All the shoes I bought with my own money.
- All the bags I bought with my own money.
- All the make-up I bought with my own money.
- My Panasonic CCD video camera (mini-DV). I wish I could use it more often though. I miss making videos!
- My costumes, because that meant I DID enjoy being a geeky and creative kid. dXDb Especially Danaya of Encantadia because she literally opened doors for me - new friends, newfound appreciation for myself, newfound appreciation for Filipino culture (you need to see the show to see why), and new cosplay possibilities.
- My anime and manga collection, which have influenced my tastes and my worldview profoundly. I've collected them even before being a geek was cool. They entertain me and make me happy. dXDb
- My lovely wigs, for the same reasons as above. Also, they give me a new look and a measure of confidence to try new things ... notably new hair styles and colours. dXDb
- My impulse buy, my white MacBook Pro 2008. I wanted to give her up, but she's become so useful to me especially for doing work outside of the office and the house. I still need to pay Mum my share of her though. XD;;;
- My Sony Ericsson Walkman w801i, who at her prime was the most gorgeous phone ever. She's a grande old dame now. <3 Thanks for selling this beautiful baby to me, Carlo San (former colleague at my former office)! :D
- The house I currently live in, La Casa Nueva. Part of my life savings went into this beauty. And now I have my own room too! <3 We've definitely come a long way from renting a tiny flat full of mice and cockroaches which barely had any running water.
- My paper journals, organizers and diaries. They are terribly cheesy and melodramatic but they link me to the Ligayas of years past.
- My built-from-scratch desktop
, Anthy. From an ASUS-Seagate-Intel base, she's now a hybrid Gigabyte-ASUS-Seagate-Intel-Samsung baby. dXDb
I always need to remind myself that I make my own dreams come true. And it starts with the energy to make things happen.
If you think about it, the publishing industry - fashion and lifestyle, in particular - is a very small community, and the reading public is as familiar as one's facebook friend list.
So when you get tapped to write for the country's best-selling and most creative fashion magazine, take on the cover (no less), and speak to one of the country's most beautiful women, you know you're up for something grand.
Like this.
I still fancy myself a Plum Sykes or Hamish Bowles once in a while, seeing myself in the US Vogue staff box. But a chance to write for a top Pinoy publication is super great as it is. And this, on top of another job I keep, is aye okay.
For all this, I have Iced Venti 3-Splenda Cafe Americano to thank.
