December 13, 2004

Music Reviews Plastered On 10:13 PM A classmate brought to school her own copy of Funeral of a Friend's album. It was rockin. The jacket looks effing cool and the tracks are awesome. What really caught my eye was one of the band members wearing a My Chemical Romance shirt. I've heard of the band, but never bothered to listen to them. And as chance may have it, My Chemical Romance and The Used were featured awhile ago on NU's New Album review. Apparently the two bands had recently released a double cd album *hurrah here*. What struck me most was MCR's (yeah let's use that shortcut for now) lead singer's opinion on the whole rock genre. How rock has long been losing that sense of masculinity. In their one song "You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison", it was based on that sense of comaraderie in between men especially since the band had been touring and hanging out closely for a long period of time. (And since they aren't the type of band who takes advantage of screwing groupies and such, they pretty much depend on each other). In a way, the bus becomes a warped jail cell. He stressed that the song may come out as something with homosexual inferences, but then again... back to rock having lost its masculinity. You see men in tight jeans, sporting girl cuts, wearing make up and their music slowly developing into something of feeling. From the hard core leather jacket image we are presented with something more human. Rock was taken into a new hype of sorts. It's crazy. I would surmise that it was the tough exterior of rock which drove people to like it at the start. Now... well... *shrug* But admit it, guys wearing make-up is actually something eye catching. *_* It worked for Kiss anyway. But that's not the point dangit. I have long before tried to remove myself from EMO. I never really did appreciate it as much as I do alternative or progressive. An example would be my acquired distaste for Something Corporate and the like. To be honest, I find the lyrics immature. But I guess it cannot be helped for a brutally honest lyricist to undergo that kind of scrutiny in the end. But you still have to give them credit. They wrote what they wanted to. Plain and simple. Honesty is what music was beginning to lack anyway. Despite this, their songs don't strike a chord in my heart any longer. But from what I understood from his words, what EMO lacked was that spark. Sure, it developed into something that delves with human nature, but it lacked glam, or perhaps that 'sex factor'. EMO was becoming bland- Rock was slowly becoming bland (AMEN) And as to whether MCR has succeeded in bringing back that excitement into the rock culture- you decide. All I'm saying is that they are definitely worth a shot. I can't even begin to associate them with another band. <3 woohoo. wishlist item. wishlist item. My Chemical Romance - Thanks for the Venom 4 comments

December 12, 2004

Wishing and Hoping Plastered On 11:05 PM I wasn't going to post until I finished my new layout (but considering that my computer hung every 5 minutes while on dreamweaver-- woopdeedoo. I gave up). Things have been interesting enough. I finally finished El Filibusterismo and I'v never felt so inspired. Rizal was and will always be a powerful writer. "Where are the youths who will dedicate their innocence, their idealism, their enthusiasm to the good of the country? Where are they who will give generously of their blood to wash away so much shame, crime and abomination? Pure and immaculate must the victim be for the sacrifice to be acceptable. Where are you young men and young women, who are to embody in yourselves the life-force that has been drained from our veins, the pure ideals that have grown stained in our minds, the fiery enthusiasm that has been quenched in our hearts? We await you, come for we await you!" -El Filibusterismo, Jose Rizal I cannot help but feel a stirring- that it is not obligation to be of service to one's country but it is actually one's own pride and honor to do so. Indeed, I wish I could. But wishing cannot feed the poor or stop the corruption. I know that I cannot save the world, but it doesnt hurt to try one person at a time. Okay, so who's up for wishlists? KT = flat broke (really. I donated everything) so I guess it would be conceited to place up anything here. But to those kind souls who would like to receive my eternal love read on. Extreme Wants -Pol in a ribbon (har har. no. really XD) -Original albums of Coheed and Cambria (esp. In Keeping Secrets of the Silent Earth) -Coheed and Cambria merchandise (comic, posters and shirts inclusive) -Dragonfly earings/ accesories (uh.. yeah. Co&Ca related reason) -Neil Gaiman's Sandman : Endless Nights (uber expensive and don't bother) -Any of Neil Gaiman's stuff except: Sandman (I'm too close to completion so i can handle it), Smoke and Mirrors, Coraline, Neverwhere, American Gods, Stardust, Wolves on the Walls, and Midnight Days -Any other graphic novel/ art books (Yoshitaka Amano ones would be wonderful) -Cork board (for an empty space on my room, but methinks mom and my older sister are already fighting for it) -New Faber Castel color pencil set (I also think someone is already getting me these) -The new Imago album -Rebecca Guay cards (which can be really cheap and are easy to find *_* But what i really want is her Kaysa card. I've been pining for it for months) -Mars comics from 6 onwards -Electric Guitar -Computer upgrades -Guild Wars game Other Desirable Items -Sketchbooks -Art materials -Chef's hat (mwahahahaha XD) -Topperwear (lol. for a pencil case) -Spongebob notebooks -A girl shitzu (for my Keno baby! But Pol would probably murder anyone who'd give me a new pet) What not to get -Other items that are expensive especially if they are not on the list. I will positively stranggle you for your generosity *_* But then again if you got me stuff from the list, I'd still strangle you. Don't get me anything alive save for the girl shitzu. I'm possitively horrible with fragile pets. Coheed and Cambria - The Light and Glass 9 comments

November 25, 2004

Random Clippings Of the Day Plastered On 06:47 PM *start rave* I WANT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD!!! Richmond sent me the link. According to him its part of the Unhinged set, sequel to Unglued- Card sets made for fun and not allowed into tourneys. I have no idea if the Phil. sells them yet but IF ANY OF U HAVE IT ILL BUY IT FROM YOU!!!!!!!! *_* *end rave* Ayt! School got suspended (yet it didn't do much good did it?), due to the 'nationwide' transport protest. Truly, we share their sentiments- let us reminisce when two years ago, a litre of gas cost 14 pesos. Let us recall the days when Christmas was easier on our pockets and a decent meal at McDonalds was less than 50 bucks! Good Lord! The inflation must stop! And since Kat is poor, expect a one of a kind christmas gift from her this year (and hopefully it would push through). --- This afternoon went well. Bardo hung out at my place and we got to compose together. It was really something else. That boy is talented.. I swear. 10 comments

November 20, 2004

17 Years and a Day Plastered On 11:47 AM Yesterday afternoon was a blast. We had our school 'Palabas', which is basically a culminating activity of marching and riffle handling exhibitions. Our company didn't win, but I had plenty fun doing the routine. I'm just glad all the tension is over. Last night I had a hot pot at my place. I must've been 5 months pregnant right after. I've never been so stuffed in my life. We had mango cream pie and dark chocolate mousse too. My parents are the best. They got me a brand new easel with the drawers, adjustable stands.. everything. o.o It was cool. Among other things, Pol and Darren got me signatures from Spongecola (THANKS TALAGA), my sister and her guy got me a really nifty Nike bag. My other relatives got me a mixer (my old one was a.. would you believe 1993 model) and sketchbooks. Micca made me a poem :3 So what's it like to be 17? I don't feel any older. If ever, I wish I can rewind to 13 all over again. Recent birthdays just make me remenisce the golden ages of pre-adolesence, when we still ran free and made fun of the word 'period' and 'pimples'. When grades or ambition didn't matter as much, when we were just... us. So November 19, will now be a marker that christmas is just near. Anyway, my two cents worth. I've never been so overwhelmed by my parents. If they only knew how dependent I am of their affection and of their presence. But if they did, I think they'd be disappointed. Because kat= poster child for independence :P yeah right. New Found Glory - Ex Miss 10 comments

November 18, 2004

Intellegent Conversations Plastered On 07:29 PM Micca came home with me today (and if you must know, she's my ever-so-beloved god sister) and below is a funny conversation we had on our way home. And why do I love her so? Maybe it's the way she says..."why's the blackboard green?" Micca: *thinks* Achi, vampires don't see themselves on the mirror right? Me: Yeah, I think they don't show up on photos either. Micca: But... why does Dracula look so clean? His hair is always so neat Me: *would've answered that it's just a movie but didn't bother*. Then I wonder what happens if Dracula had a tinga. (aka food stuck on your teeth) Micca: *does the vampire hiss* IGOOOOORRRRR!!! COME QUICK AND TAKE OUT MY TINGA!!!! IF YOU DON'T, I'LL BITE YOU!!! *hiss* Me: OH MY GAWD... Micca: *hiss* OH WAIT! IF I DID THAT YOU'LL BE DEAD!!! I'LL DO IT MYSELF!~!!! Me: Good Lord!!!!! *dies laughing* Micca: AND ILL DO IT!!! WITH MY LONG POINTY FINGEEERRRR!!!! *does screechy noises as if she's scratching her teeth away* OH WAIT! I MUST SCRATCH HAARRRDERRRR!!! *eeeeet eeeeeeet* Me: XDDDDDD!!!!!!! But the question still remains, how DOES Dracula keep so tidy? I'm starting to think that Igor and Dracula do more than what meets the eye. 9 comments