January 6, 2009

Book get-o! (1 )

3:59 AM

cigarette-girl’s giving away books! *does banana dance*

I wasn’t sure what book I wanna read. Except for Lovely Bones, I checked most of what seemed interesting. What got my attention was Oranges are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson. I always wonder why everyone isn’t open to girl-to-girl relationships.

How does Jeanette (the protagonist in the book) deal with her mom and her mom’s religious friends? They undergo exorcism? @_@;;; That’s kinda going overboard. >_>

cigarette-girl, I can has teh book?

Recently watched movie/s:

Moto Kare 3.5/5
2008-12-01 03:00

Moto Kare is a 10-episode Japanese drama starring Domoto Tsuyoshi, Hirosue Ryoko, and Uchiyama Rina. I am very surprised with the plot since it kind of reminded me of my recent fucked up love life. >_> Although the drama isn't as bad compared to what happened to me irl. Anyway, the series isn't really intriguing and it's not the type that will get you hooked. It's only interesting in a sense that the story is somewhat from Toji's (Domoto Tsuyoshi) POV. We all know that guys aren't always honest with their feelings. :P He tried to move forward from his past relationship that was already 2 years ago, but encountering the ex only brought up the old feelings. It may have been years, but it's hard to blame him when the girl has been chasing him around (even if he's got a gf!) and when their relationship didn't really end properly.

In some way, I felt like Nao (Toji's gf). She believed in Toji and in herself that she's better than the ex. In the end, not only did Toji lie to her and to himself, Nao realized that she will never have Toji's heart even though she doesn't want to part from him. Gawd, drama! *lol* At least Nao and Toji haven't been dating for years like what happened in my case. Imagine, dating for 3 years and suddenly the ex-bf goes back to the ex. ~_~

The series is a bit draggy and boring, but tolerable. I dislike the scenes when the insert song kept playing especially on the most dramatic scenes. *lol*
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January 5, 2009

Korean HYD + my 2009 horoscope (0 )

2:01 AM

Feeling: working working

This is bad. I think of _something else_ when I see this picture.

Goodness, these are kids. *doh* I guess it’s safer when they’re older. >_>

Wrong is still wrong. Those are the cast for the Korean Hana Yori Dango which I heard will be broadcasted this January. I can’t wait to see how they’ve ~~butchered~~ worked on the manga.

Pictures came from this post. Rui is cute!

Trailers, screenshots, and some music can be found here.

My horoscope overview for this year is quite shocking, for me that is. It sounds like I’ll be so nice!

In 2009, you find yourself connecting with people effortlessly as your warm-hearted actions are acknowledged and radiated back to you in a way you’ve never experienced before. The confident joy and happiness you freely give to others gives you the innate ability to be productive. For you, kind actions are the way to transformation and success.

This is a perfect time for proud Leo, because you have the desire, drive and power to help society. You realize there’s work to do, and you’ll give a helping hand wherever you can. You are ready to align yourself with a higher level of awareness, and exhibit a regenerative attitude is about reaping the harvest by submitting to the larger purpose. What you are able to give to others directly reflects the transformation happening within you.

Your heart is in the right place, and you are likely to accomplish all that you set out to do this year. You’re developing excellent skills in your own personal transformation process, and you are ready to make the conscious decision to be the best you can be. You feel secure, and the beauty of who you are shines through easily and effortlessly. -Shine

I have the desire, drive, and power to help society huh? @_@

January 4, 2009

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3:41 PM

December 31, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR! (0 )

9:07 PM

Feeling: indescribable

I don’t know if I will be online later, so I have to greet early tonight (today, actually, since it’s 8AM from where I am now).

HAPPY
NEW YEAR!!!

December 31, 2008

Sayonara, 2008! (5 )

3:10 PM

That is why I write to try to turn sadness into longing, solitude into remembrance.

I didn’t think that in just one year too many things can happen — those that I won’t forget and will eventually forget.

Both made an impact in my life. Those I want to forget, well, I’m just saying that. The possibility of forgetting is slim unless the better things already come. By then it wouldn’t be impossible.

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December 29, 2008

What they call me (0 )

3:21 PM

EDIT: Really, blogging while uber sleepy and drugged isn’t a great idea. Added a few thigns and grammar-checked.

I miss going to work early and seeing M1’s family picture (actually a calendar) on my work table.

NOT.

I do miss my co-workers, but not my damn table and that calendar.

I usually sit elsewhere — a table where I can sleep.

I love ‘em.
Shabz/Shab — Hmm… Phoebe, Jan, Marco, Reets, Joel, and my drinking buds from MIT among many others. Usually those who I am already close with (or kind of. haha~)
Dear — Phoebe >_>
Shabydu — Jan, Christian, Phoebe
Ate — not ate like 8.

I sometimes dislike being called Shabz or Shab by those I just met or have talked to only once or twice. I’m not going to tag anyone because I’m lazy to leave a link in their guestbooks.

December 29, 2008

What they call me (0 )

3:21 PM

I miss going to work early and seeing M1’s family picture (actually a calendar) on my work table.

NOT.

I do miss my co-workers, but not my table and that calendar. I usually sit elsewhere — a table where I can sleep.

Going back to the main topic of this post, here’s a meme taken from Mari.

Rules:
1. List the names that you are called by and name the people that call you by these names.
2. Tag 10 others and post the link on their guestbooks

Shabby — my TRUE nickname. It will take me forever should I list everyone who calls me by this name.
Shabz/Shab — I know this only came from Shabby, but usually those close to me only get to call me by this are those who I’ve known for a long time or those close to me. Hmm… Phoebe, Jan, Marco, Reets, Joel, and my drinking buds from MIT among many others.
Dear — Phoebe >_>
Ate — not ate like 8.

Aunts from my Dad’s side, my Mom, and my brother
___________ — my real name~ random folks in the US of A and my HS PE teacher
_____ — my _second_ real name~ family, relatives, and sometimes my boss. Only those very, very special to me can call me by this.
BB/bebeh — Rotch
B — Angela. It’s her shortcut for Shabby

I sometimes dislike being called Shabz or Shab by those I just met or have talked to only once or twice. I’m not going to tag anyone because I’m lazy to leave a link in their guestbooks.