Aspirin

...my phone's dead. And I mean dead.

I went to cellphone haven yesterday (GH) with Heng and Eunice to check out some phones. Euince ended up buying the new 7650 from Finland. I ended up wanting this and this.

... I need more projects...

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Actually, this would have made me happy... if, I had bought it sometime ago.

posted by Karl @ 4:45 PM 1 Comments

This site is coool. It's funny too.

And this site is cute, be sure to check out the flash animation "Funny Skydiving"

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I wanna hit the water! ...but I can't. Got lots to do.

Buti nalang may Vanilla Coke. hehehe.

posted by Karl @ 11:58 AM 0 Comments

Wierd, very wierd. Disturbed even. And to think I know some of these guys.

It's 6:05 and my day is just starting. My partner isn't here yet and we have to finish five pages of material for a proposal tomorrow. No problem. We might even get to sneak in a quick game of generals (okay, okay, I'm a geek.)

Right now I'm loaded up with sugar from my 1.5 liter bottle of VANILLA COKE! I wonder when they'll start producing it in 2 liter bottles? hehe.

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Today my mother has decided to get permanent help (for the house, not for her. Although...) And now, the house is really clean. Well, except for my work area which has it's own arrangement...

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My phone is on the blink. Every so often it resets itself or crashes. I get left with a blank screen or just some dots. Most of the time it crashes. This has actually changed my perception of european models. Good thing I never got an expensive one.

Everytime it crashes I have to disconnect the battery for, say, about 20 minutes so that I can restart it again. My friends have been persuading me to get a new one but I'm trying to decide if it really is time for a change. I could just have my old phone reprogrammed or something. Then again, the prospect of having a new one does seem enticing (okay, I'd really love to have one of these...) But the price is a big factor for my decision. Hmm, and I have other things I need to spend money on so... no new phone. I hope.

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My Aunt just called and I'm the designated driver on Saturday. I get to drive her really nice car. Too bad it's an automatic. And the AC isn't so powerful. But driving it is really comfortable, and the handling and braking is really good.

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Take me to the beach take me to the beach take me to the BEACH! Somewhere really cool. Like here. Now na!

I remember this trip I took to Bataan. I can't remember what the name of the beach was, but I do remember how it looked. Although it was linked to the mainland, the only way to access the beach was by boat. Beyond the cottages was this waterfall that poured out of the rock into a small stream leading to the sea. At night the whole stretch of white sand was illuminated by this thick (and I do mean THICK) blanket of stars. I actually saw more shooting stars than the number of digits on both my hands and feet (which is probably why I lost count.) Untamed horses would gallop on the shore, not even minding us (up to this day it boggles my mind that there are still wild horses.) We spent three days and two nights there. Really beautiful. On the way back, we had just gotten 50 meters from the shore our banca capsized. Good thing we only lost one bag. And my dark glasses and rubber slippers. I hope they make a road or something...

This humidity is quite something, I feel like taking a shower every 30 minutes.

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Oh well, for now, back to work.

posted by Karl @ 7:55 PM 0 Comments

NOW:
I'm at home munching on some leftovers. And pounding on my keyboard.

WEARING:
My collared shirt from last nights' party (I got home drunk and tired and fell asleep on the floor by the TV) and boxers.

FEELING:
Sleepy. Tired. Bored. A bit... nevermind.

AM WITH:
Last night it was Heng & Eunice, and Joseph, and some bunch of other people whose names I have totally forgotten. Now I'm alone.

LAST ATE:
Leftover Spam, a banana, a slice of bread, some chocolate.

LAST DRANK:
San Mig Light, and some water. Would like some more.

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Now I feel a bit irritated. Suddenly the world's a noisier place. The Garbage truck pulled up and is blasting away on the horn like there's no tomorrow. The dogs are barking, and my brother just decided to turn up the volume on the system to an almost unbearable-no, make that painful level. And he's got one song on repeat mode.

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Last night, staring at these people dancing and laughing and drinking, I suddenly thought: "You'll never find someone." Just like that out of the blue. I swear that was one of the scariest things ever to happen to me. Maybe I need a prescription or something.

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I'm going back to sleep now....

posted by Karl @ 9:12 AM 0 Comments

Just got some compliments from an associate on this project we're doing. Hehe, I feel like getting happily drunk...

posted by Karl @ 4:43 PM 0 Comments

There's this annoying site that keeps on sending me messages telling me that someone's got a crush on me. Why does she (the crushee.. is that right?) have to use a service that goes; 'someone has a crush on you, but you have to make a few guesses before we can tell you.' or 'clue. Her first name consists of any number of letters between 3 and 5' I checked out the site (but I didn't guess who she was) and confirmed my suspicions. They (the site) asks for a list your crushes' names and email addresses. Then they see if the name of your crush comes out in your list... I don't know what happens after that. But I'm pretty sure they email every crush on your list trying to get them to list every crush they have. What is this thinking!? What do they want!? A crush network!?

This goes on for me every other day. I recieve a message of the same kind every other day. It's getting to be really annoying.

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I think I'm more annoyed by the fact that the girl is 'making papansin.' Can't she just tell me straight off that she likes me or that she's got a crush on me? I think it's one of the most natural things in life. I don't bite off the heads of people who tell me that they find me attractive. Nor do I judge them for liking me. Mind games, HAH!

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If you like a person, you do two things. Either shout out or shut up. At least that's how I view it. I could be wrong you know. But IT IS annoying. It's like, suddenly out of the blue, "my crush ako pero secret lang yun." Annoying. You can't guess for fear of making assumptions that lead to uncalled-for changes.

Ok, ok. So not too many people have the inner strength to let out their inner, um... whatever. But they don't have to be so annoying. Right!?

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Good grief! I'm "Say Goodbye"

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In a few months I'll be a quarter of a century old. As someone pointed out; "kasing tanda mo na si Jollibee" um, thanks...

posted by Karl @ 4:39 PM 0 Comments

Today is one of the happiest days of my life. Vanilla Coke now comes in a 1.5 liter bottle. YEAAHH!!!

If you're a car techie and freak, check this out.

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The whole afternoon and early evening, I've been glued to my PC. Already, I feel very sterile. Nope, no chance of SARS here. Though I think the bump on my shoulder is starting to grow an arm.

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The problem with exes is that they're exes. It is almost entirely absolutely impossible to be close friends with them. Maybe if everything has been cleared out and both of you have no emotional baggage (memories included) whatsoever can a friendship seem possible. What are the chances of you getting into a relationship and not committing emotionally? Always more than zero. You always give a part of yourself to anything you do or get into. Whether you know it or not.

It's automatic. A relationship always entitles an investment, either given, received, or both.

My ex has this habit (almost annoying) of bringing up the past when we get together. I don't know if she's bitter, wants me back, or just daft. It's not like I'm still affected but it's kind of embarassing to the people we're with. Imagine; "napahiya tuloy ako nun. Ang hilig mo kasi mang-correct e!" or "Naiinis ako sa'yo pag nakikita ko yan, naaalala ko tuloy yung nangyari..(then turning to one of our companions) biruin mo, ang layo ng pinanggalingan ko. Ang init-init ng biyahe tapos ganon lang mangyayari pagdating ko... ewan!" I never meant to embarass anyone, and never would I do that in the company of others.

It's always the past that has something to do with the future. You can have a fight with a friend but very well still be friends after a while. But break-up your relationship with an ex and you'll never receive (or give) the same attention and care that was once there.

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Okay, this is probably really late but I just found out how Sadako (Ring 0) looks like in real life. Uhrm. Her name is Yukie Nakama. Okay, the site's a bit sleazy. But someone just forwarded me (defensive!) the link for Sadako. And being naturally curious, I checked it out. Hello! She's human! Or at least she looks like it. And I have to admit that she is pretty.

posted by Karl @ 9:23 PM 0 Comments

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posted by Karl @ 8:55 PM 0 Comments

I saw Amelie (well, actually it was the second time. The first time I saw it was on the french channel. May subtitles nga but they were in FRENCH) last night. Cute story kahit na dami nyang pinakailaman na buhay. Cute din si Audrey Tautou (crush!). And the visuals and editing and cinematography were really nice too! I particularly liked the part where the photograph on the lamp starts talking, nakakaaliw.

Did I mention that I find Audrey Tautou cute?

Ok, Audrey Tautou is cute.

There, I've mentioned that Audrey Tautou is cute.

I won't have to tell you that Audrey Tautou is cute 'cause I've mentioned that Audrey Tautou is cute.

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I also saw Chicago.

Man.

That was some production.

The visuals and cinematography were absolutely stunning! I hadn't seen a film in a long time that made my jaw drop (again). The acting was, well, it wasn't heavy but it was just right for the film. I really liked the puppet section, aside from everything else. And the tap dance too!

I can't wait to see the original production!

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Spent the night at Willy and Ate Re's apartment with Heng and Raqui. Heng is my friend from highschool and college, Raqui and ate Re are his sisters, while Willy is ate Re's husband. We watched three films, Chicago, Amelie, and Natural Born Killers. All of these were really good films, although Natural Born Killers isn't for the queasy. Then we chatted over coffee until 5 am. We even heard fireworks from the Easter salubong.

From conspiracies regarding SARS to family matters to comparisons on the methodologies of Napoleon and Sun Tzu... it was absolutely enjoyable. And everyone had something to say, walang nagsasapawan. I love hanging out with these people. You get all sorts of interesting insights on a wide variety of topics. And I loved the coffee.

I got home at around 6 then got to sleep about 30 minutes later. I woke up at 11 to drive to Pampanga with my brother and my dad to attend a grad celebration and a birthday.
I had to pick the worst time to stay up late (ok, REALLY late.) Bleaugh! I felt like nausea (that's right, I did feel like nausea itself) strapped in a rollercoaster. I feared vertigo during some parts of the trip. Then we had to be back in Manila by four. Ang saya.

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Right now I am running on auxilliary power so my senses are absolutely screwed. My brain feels shriveled. And my liver probably contains a liter of coffee.

I am a zombie.

Scratch any idea of HTML tonight.

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It's cooler tonight. I feel like hitting the beach.

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Earlier today I found out what the dance number's song for my Grandparent's anniversary celebration was. James Brown's 'Poppa's Got A Brand New Bag' Cool. I think I'm actually reconsidering my 'busy' alibi. It kinda looks like fun.

posted by Karl @ 8:41 PM 0 Comments