J: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The long hiatus is over!! And, it's time to share what I've been up to for the last few months. 

Well, for a start, I found a new job and that's what's keeping me super busy. But, I never fell short on adventures and social life. Let me begin my series of stories by sharing with you a movie I recently watched and basically changed how I see India, optimism and love, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"

The movie is about a group of retired people from different walks of life, with different stories and somehow escaping from something. They all received an email from a very optimistic young Indian hotel/retirement home owner, offering them to stay there for free, all expense paid. And, when they get to India, everything that they expected came crumbling down and they found out things about themselves they never knew existed and one of them revisited his past and he proves how true love can transcend time, distance, culture, age and even gender. I love the twist of the story and how their lives suddenly changed; from being just plain comfortable to complicated yet fulfilling lives. 

They went through all the the hustles and bustles of India, adapted to their culture, which is very different from theirs, accepted their differences and found what true love really means. 

Let me share a gist of the story of the two main characters that really hit me straight to the heart. 

The first one went to India to find a new purpose in life after her husband died. And, she found a new job that made her realize that her purpose wasn't really lost and that her age is never a hindrance to continue her dream. And that it is never too late or nobody is ever too old to fall in love again. 

The second main character is a judge who once lived in India and found his true live there but the country's culture got in the way and forced him to go back to his country and never got the chance to ho back there until now. His search for his true love was quite a journey and when they met it felt like they were not separated even just for a day, they talked, explained things and forgive each other. They proved that no matter what other people say, it can never stop a true love's beating heart. 

I would love to go on and on about every detail of this movie, but I don't think that would be fair, because I want all of you to experience the love and joy that I experienced whenever I watch it. I hope this movie touches your heart the same way it touched and warmed mine. This movie is all about love, hope and second chances, and don't we all need to see that unfold every once in a while?

And, to borrow a very inspiring line from the movie, "Everything will be alright in the end; if it's not alright, it's not yet the end."

Enjoy! 

-J

A: No-brainer tips on how to show love when receiving "not-so-nice" gifts

Oookay, days of slacking off are over. We are back, lovelies!

So many things happened during our hiatus. Some of them are “blog-worthy”, and some are just a total waste of my laptop battery. And just to name a few; haze in Singapore, my cousin’s first time in the lion city, the boyfie celebrated his 27th, the second time I donated blood, ala-television-drama-show events in my previous flat (Haha! Ooh those cheap monkeys!).

BUT in line with wanting to start fresh after a 3-months-too-long-pause in wring blog entries, let’s begin with September, shall we?

13 September 2013. Oh sweet Friday the 13th. This day is pretty special to me, oh wait, let me reword that, this day is REALLY SPECIAL to me. Because shawty it's my birthday! I have waited 360+ days for this. Haha! So many things excite me about this day; my small celebration with very special people, my time of relaxation, going out with the boyfie, and of course, GIFTS! There is but one thing about celebrating my birthday that makes me worry: trying to not break the heart of people who give me gifts that I totally do not like.

So yes, this blog, I would say is partly about lying and partly about not wanting to break anyone’s heart. I cannot be the only one who dreads a situation like thi, right? Right? So in order to show that you appreciate the effort that one has exerted to get you something on your special day – may it be something you like or something you just really hate -, here are some tips:

1. Smile and say thank you.

Simple. We are all taught (well at least I hope we all were) that we should always say thank you when someone gives us something, and this kind gesture should not exclude those moments when the item you got is not something you like. No matter how big or small, cheap of expensive, pretty or ugly a gift is, you should smile and say thank you. This is a no-brainer. If you didn’t know this one until now, then there is a nice place for you in somewhere not in heaven. Haha!

2. Try the thing on or show it to someone and brag about it

If you are given something that you can wear, TRY IT ON. It will make the person feel that you are very happy about his/her gift. If the item is not something you can wear, then you can try to show it to someone, try bragging about it. At least make your giver feel that you are proud about the gift.

3. Give that person a hug

Hhmmm maybe this is not too "powerful", but it wouldn’t hurt to show appreciation through hugging. At least I think.

4. Post the item on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter or wherever multimedia site you prefer

For most of us, our lives are almost completely showcased in every social media site there is. And what a pleasant way to say thank you to someone but to have whatever gift you got be posted on your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or whatever account.

5. Use the item and show the person

I think this really is the best way to say thank you. Okay, you don’t like the item, but it’s not like you would need to wear or use it everyday. One day wouldn’t hurt. If you have plans to see the person who gave you the item you just love to hate, then try USE/WEAR/BRING the item. We all know that we like seeing a gift actually being used by the person we gave it to.

Okay, so these things are the ones that I do (let me be honest) when my love for a person is way greater than my opinion on the item he/she got for me. But do note that these may also be the same things that other people do when they actually GENUINELY like a gift. These are very common steps anyway. So don’t immediately assume that someone is doing all these steps on the item you gave him/her because he/she didn’t like it. There’s a big chance that he/she may really like it. Who would really know, right?

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Okay, so let’s look at the other end of the table. What if someone important or special to you is going to celebrate his/her birthday, and you want to give him/her something. How do you make sure that you will buy him/her something she would love?

And no, no, no, don’t think that just because you are very close to a person, you would instantly know what gift to give her. Even my mom, best friend, or boyfriend feel like it’s always a hit or miss when buying gifts for me. And those people KNOW me. Like REALLY KNOW ME. So don’t take that kind of risk.

So what to do?

1-10. ASK

If you are close to the person you plan to give a gift to, then the tendencies are, that person will be honest with you with what he/she wants for his/her special day. And if you are really close, you can even tell him/her how much budget you really have for a gift. Just like how I am with my friends – I ask them how much money they are willing to spend on me before I tell them what gift they can buy for me. Because I am spoiled like that! 

If you plan to surprise someone, then find a “medium”. Find someone who can help you sniff out details. People who can help give answers to questions like: What does this person want for his/her birthday? What would make him/her really happy? What item would ensure that this person wouldn’t lie to my face about liking the gift?

Wow. This is quite an entry for such a tiny topic. But I hope I am not the only one out who feels that these are the steps needed to be done to avoid breaking someone’s heart when you don’t like his/her gift, and making sure you buy someone a gift he/she would like. Some silly tips from a non-expert. :D 

Is this entry plain evil or is it really about trying to be nice. You tell me.

Hope you, lovelies, have a very nice day whichever side of the world you are. And happy birthday to all who are celebrating their birthday today! Mwah!

P.S. This blog entry may need further editing. I will do so later. Right now I have to prep and enjoy my day. J

My super pretty "basket" of flowers from my friends in the US, Qatar, and the Philippines! Oh I looove them so! My first birthday surprise. :) And yes, I genuinely LOVE the gift! :)

Spread the love!

- A!

My Funny Tatay



I am one of those lucky children who can proudly say that I got my father by my side all my life, he never missed any milestone in my life. He was there whenever I needed him when I was a child and always to the rescue whenever I need some advice as I grow up and though he's kinda weaker now because of his stroke, he is still our handyman and funny tatay.

All my friends and cousins call him the same way I do, which is 'tatay', a Filipino word for Dad. My tatay and I do not have that perfect father-daughter dynamic, though my inay and I love him sooooooooo much, he can be stubborn at times and we fight, as in loud fights, but, I think we're just that way, we like getting our emotions out and then just be cool again after all the backs and forths. After all, we love each other no matter what happens.

I would like to believe that I am a well loved child, a well loved person, because I have a very lovable and cray cray family. I have my very reserved mother and a very loud and funny father, but the three of us together will always be a little bit of cray cray, wherever we go, we pack on the cray! haha. Is that enough cray cray for you in one cray cray paragraph?? LOL.

My tatay, though, can also be very unpredictable most of the time because underneath that very happy and jolly personality is a very deep man. He always thinks ahead, he analyzes every problem, he's probably the most logical out of us 3 sometimes and he's very caring, sweet, loving and an all around father. Whenever I need something and nobody else can help me, I just know that I can find a solution when I get to talk to him. My tatay is a great problem solver and adviser, though as we all know the great advisers can sometimes be the worst follower, and that's my dad. He's stubborn, he's loud but he has a very big and kind heart. He had his own share of mistakes and shortcomings but one thing's for sure, he loves us very much and now I can say that I'll never doubt that ever again.

I remember the time when we were struggling in life and heaps of bills would come at our small rented apartment's doorstep before, my dad will always go out assuring us that he will find a solution to our problem. He might take the whole day going around to find money and stuff but he always goes home at night and when he does, he has the solution right in his pocket plus a very delicious pizza or barbecue. He really is a provider. He's the kind of father that can never even think about his family having nothing to eat for dinner, he always provides. And so now that our family is doing much better, we already have our own home in the Philippines and we are now residing in another country, he's still the same guy. He is a little bit weaker because of his stroke, yes, but he still manages to give us comfort and love and care and he can still be our very own all around and wise guy. He is still tatay. And, he might be body weak, but his spirit is strong; his will to fight and his faith is unparalleled. He is not the perfect father, but he is my father and for me, he will always be the best one.

And I really do love him sooooo much, even if we fight and all. I could still not imagine life without him when I go home from a long day at work. I find the simplest comfort by just lying down on our couch with my head rested upon my tatay's big and soft tummy while he's patting my back to sleep. That's really all I need. The simple things are always the best.

And, my tatay is the best. Happy Father's Day, Tatay!! ;)


-J

 

this ones with my mamay(right photo)  ;) I miss him so much!

A: 10 FATHER'S DAY MOVIES!

It is this time of the year when people celebrate an occasion that I cannot totally relate to. Well, not because I don’t have a father, I do, I just address my father as “mom”. I think I can say I can’t really relate to it because I really don’t know how it feels; how having a father really feels. I’ve never had any of those “Go ask your dad” nor those “I’m telling your father” moments. And oh, if you think that I will go all “I am so sad I may never know how it feels like to have a dad” on this entry, then you are soo wrong. I grew up not having a dad and I don’t feel like I am missing out on anything. It’s like being born without a Porsche. You don't know how having one feels like, so you don't really miss having one. – Oh how I wish I have a Porsche. :D Though I couldn't really relate to how having a dad feels, I do have a list of some really good movies that showed me just how much love a father can show his kids. I’ll call these movies my Father’s day movies. So without further ado, here is my list.

Disclaimer: It has been really long since I've watched these movies. Should there be some wrong pieces of information that I will share, please feel free to correct them on the comment box below. And yes, this list is in random order. 

1.    I AM SAM (2001)

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Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a father with a mental disorder fights for the custody of his daughter, Lucy Dawson (Dakota Fanning) after Lucy's mother left them. Lucy, a very smart girl, will help Sam prove to the judge that beyond her father’s condition, he is, like other dads, capable of taking care of his own child.

If Sean Penn’s depiction of Sam Dawson’s character will not make you cry, or at least move you, then I don’t know what will. This movie can be an eye-opener to many of us who are not fully aware of the positive things people with physical and mental disabilities can really do.

I loved how Sam, who the other characters in the movie considered as someone incapable of doing the right things and making the right decisions, became a role model to Lucy and how he tried to teach her what is the right and wrong.

2.    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (2006)

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A father who had nothing yet had everything – his son. The movie is based on real life events that happened to Chris Gardner when he was just a couple of bucks away from being homeless, and some of the saddest adventures he and his son, Christopher (Jaden Smith) went through.

Yes, you are reading that right, happyness is spelled with a “Y” rather than an “I”. In the movie, Will Smith, who played the role of Chris Gardner points two things on the mural outside the daycare centre where he leaves his son; one is the F word written in black, and two, how happiness is misspelled with a “Y” instead of an “I”. 

I must say, that after watching this movie, I just gained even more respect towards Will Smith as an actor. I liked him in Hitch, Men in Black, Bad Boys, and even on that animated movie where he did the voice of a fish named Oscar, but him as Chris Gardner, is so far, I think, his best movie. Just how his character – who we shouldn't forget is a real person who really experienced those things – tried to become a strong foundation for his son, would really show just how most dads are with their kids. He went through so many hardships and trials, but rose trough everything victorious.

3.    LIAR LIAR (1997)

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An attorney, Fletcher Reede (Jim Carey), will learn the good things about telling the truth after his son, Max’s (Justin Cooper) wish that his father would not tell a lie even for a day, comes true.

Jim Carey, as always, is hilarious in this movie. And yes, he depicted a character of a good father who admitted to his mistakes and was willing to change to become a better father to his son, and a better husband to his wife.

“The claw!” :D

4.    TAKEN (2008)

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Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) would use all the skills he acquired through his years of being a US CIA operative not for the usual reasons he used them before, but to try to find his daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace) who was kidnapped.

Okay, now this is the kind of dad I would really like to have. Too cool! Who could forget this line, “I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.”.

If choosing who your father would be is possible, I’d choose someone like Bryan Mills; loving to his child and wife, but tough to people who plans to do his family harm. Sorry, tough is an understatement, but wouldn't a father who can do some serious ass-whooping be a really cool one?

5.    BIG DADDY (1999)

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The twins Cole and Dylan Sprouse who both  played Julian/Frankenstein in the movie.

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Sonny (Adam Sandler), a law graduate bachelor doesn't know how to become the mature person that his girlfriend wanted him to be. He then finds himself changed after Jullian/Frankenstein (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) knocks on his apartment door. Sonny becomes his temporary daddy and they both teach other life lessons.

I enjoyed watching this “feel-good” movie. How Sonny let Julian become the kid that he is while also guiding him was oddly touching. The movie is packed with fun moments that I guess real father-and-son/s can really get examples from; not including the saliva thing though. Haha!

6.    ARMAGEDDON (1998)

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A group of deep-core oil drillers was flown outer space to protect the Earth from completely being wiped off by an asteroid. Under the leadership of Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis); AJ Frost (Ben Affleck), Charles "Chick" Chappel (Will Patton), Rockhound (Steve Buscemi), J. Otis "Bear" Kurleenbear (Michael Clarke Duncan), Oscar Choice (Owen Wilson), Fred Noonan (Clark Heathcliffe Brolly), and Max Lennert (Ken Hudson Campbell) set off on a mission that didn't promise a good ending. With the dream that his daughter, Grace Stamper (Liv Tyler), will live the life he wished for her to have, Harry will make the biggest sacrifice a dad can ever make for his daughter.

I think many of you would agree with me when I say that the saddest and most touching part of the movie was when Harry bid his daughter goodbye. I cried rivers. Just how much sacrifice Bruce Willis’s character made to save his daughter and the world makes this movie one of my all-time-faves!

7.    FINDING NEMO (2003)

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After losing everything that he had, Marlin (the voice of Albert Brooks), a clownfish, will do everything to protect the only thing that matters to him, his son, Nemo (the voice of Alexander Gould). And just like every kid, Nemo, thinking that his father is overly restricting him on so many things, tries to break free and disobeys his father. The events then lead to Nemo being part of an aquarium gang, and Marlin swimming all the way to Australia to save his only son.

Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming swimming swimming. Finding Nemo is a movie about the love of father to his son, the love of friends, determination, trust, and hope. I don’t think I will ever get tired of watching this movie. All the animated characters are funny in their own way; Dory (the voice of Ellen DeGeneres), most specially.

8.    MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993)

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Daniel Hillard, a dad who neither had a job nor his own house loses custody over his children after his wife filed for divorce. Not wanting to be away from his children, Daniel pretends to be an elderly lady by the name of Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire and applies for the nanny ad that his wife posted. With the talent he has in being a voice actor and the skills that his brother and his friend have in creating a mold that will complete the look of an elderly British woman, Daniel easily makes his kids and wife believe that he really is who he presents himself to be. All was going well until a dinner appointment between his family and his future boss revealed his disguise.

I remember I was nervous during the restaurant scene as I was quite anticipating that something bad is going to happen on Daniel Hillard’s disguise, and something sure did.

9.    THE LION KING (1994)

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The reign of a throne, Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas) runs away from home after his father, Mufasa (voice of James Earl Jones) dies, and his uncle, Scar (voice of Jeremy Irons) blames the tragedy on him. Young Simba will meet two friends in another part of Africa who will watch over him as he grows up to be a lion. But no matter how he tries to forget the past, it will find its way back to him.

I remember watching this (Again. For the nth time) while I was on a long flight back to Singapore. I got excited when I saw that it was one of the films on the plane. Ooohh happiness! And yes, that part where Scar let Mufasa fell on a raging stampede of animals still broke my heart.

I was six years old when this movie was released and I remember how my moms friends told her that she should take me to watch it as it is very good. I really liked it when I was younger, but I think that was because it was an animated movie. It was only after I watched this movie again when I was all grown up that I realized why The Lion King is one of the biggest movies of all time. There is just something to love in every animated character in the movie, well, all except Scar and those nasty hyenas. 

10. THE GAME PLAN (2007)

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As an NFL quarter back and a certified bachelor, John Kingman (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), thought he was living the life and had everything under control. Until he got a knock on his door and found a little girl, Peyton (Madisson Pettis), who claims to be his daughter. Left with no other choice but to take care of the guardian-less kid, Kingman will be forced to open his house to Peyton and tell the world the truth before it "ruins" his career. Peyton will not only win the heart of Kingman, but also the rest of the Boston Rebels team.

This movie is too cute! I enjoyed watching Peyton drive her dad crazy first by showing at his doorstep, second by bedazzling the coat he wore on a date, dressing her dad’s dog like a ballerina, and a lot more! :D

Happy father’s day to all the dads, grandpas, and those soon-to-be-dads! And yes happy father’s day to all single mothers! Happy father’s day, mom! Love you!

- A! *hug*

A: 5 FRIENDSHIP HIGHLIGHTS with BEBI J (more photos to be uploaded on the update) :)

Okay, so the original scheduled topic was for me to write things I know about bebi J that maybe most of you don’t know yet. I think it was a nice idea. But the only problem is I already did that on my blog entry on her birthday week, remember “SHE’S ALL THAT”? I know I can go ahead and just list some other facts about her, but instead, I’d just like to highlight the (currently) top 5 most memorable moments of our friendship. How his crazy friendship started, the most fun moments in between, and how I have come to consider the friendship I share with her as the “best”.

As most of you may already know, bebi J knew each other since we were freshies in college. Well, I can say we were more of acquaintances then than friends. We never really did share any “special moments” during those times. But the things that happened during the latter part of our freshman year and the beginning of our sophomore years led into two crazy unica hijas to become closer than they ever thought they would be! 

1.      Harbour Square

It all started here. A couple of drinks with Jaz (I used to address her with her nickname before I started calling her “Bebi J”) and another friend gave birth to a really special friendship. The things we talked about, the seats we took, even the bar we went to are all very vague to me now, but I do remember how much we laughed, how long we all just sat there and talked, and how much fun we had. And this bonding started the “bebis”. I became bebi A, Jaz became bebi J, and another friend became bebi G. I think it was the work of the jejemon inside all of us! Haha! But I remember these "bebi" names were from me, so does that make me the most jejemon of the three? Hahaha!

It was that night that showed me the crazy, hilarious, and fun side of bebi J, and that makes me so glad I went out with them. I wouldn’t be friends with her if she was dull, or so proper, and all goodgy goody anyway. Haha!

Harbour Square is a compound of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops at Roxas Boulevard, Manila Philippines. It's really relax aura makes it a good place to hang out and chill with friends. If you're lucky, you may also find yourself shopping in the bazaars that from time to time are set up in the area.

2.      Enchanted Kingdom

It’s not only magic that’s here. For me, it’s also fun, friendship, and good memories. I honestly have a smile on my face right now as I type this. So many really funny memories are rushing in. I’ve visited this amusement park 7 times too many, and nothing would compare to the time I visited it with bebi J with our friends from an organization in college.

I am not one you can take to amusement parks and expect to make the most out of the entrance fee. That is simply because I do not really like extreme rides, I’ve never been on one. The most extreme I’ve tried was EK’s Jungle Log Jam and that was with bebi J and another friend. I remember how scared we all were, but I most specially remember how much we laughed while in the ride.

We were all crazy scared about the ride, and we were caught off guard on our first fall. We knew there was going to be a second and bigger one next, so we anticipated and encouraged each other to scream to let out the scary feeling. We did attempt to do it, but we somehow lost our voices and breaths halfway and ended up screaming after our ride has landed. Hahahaha! It’s not as funny when I type it here as it actually is being there, but I guess you'd need to bring a crazy friend with you and ride in an extreme ride for you to find out how it would feel. 

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Enchanted Kingdom is an amusement park located at Sta. Rosa, Laguna. It has been long considered as the Philippines’ Disneyland. Though it may not have Mickey, Minney, and the rest of the gang, it does have lots of rides you can choose from. They cater to the extreme ride enthusiasts, children, and even those who prefer it "safe" since they are positive they would pee halfway if you put them in any free-falling ride.

3.      David’s Salon (ExcelLANCE 2008)

Now, had today been 2008, I wouldn’t even think about including this in my entry. And since it's already 2013, I don’t think bebi J would hate me anymore if I share this to the world. And to her mom, tita Ning, bebi J didn’t mean to do it. She was a good student. :D

Bebi J and I were too concerned about our look for this annually-held awards night of our department in college that we went to a Salon to have our hair and make up done on EXAMS WEEK. I wasn't worried at all because I already took all my examinations then, she, however, still had one left; English. We both thought that since the people who would attend to us are pros, we’d be done in no time. We have not been so wrong. Well, the person who attended to me was quite fast, but it was a different story for bebi J. It took her I think about an hour and a half longer for the person who attended to her finish her loose curls. I can remember the look on her face as she almost every minute checked her phone for the time. She was going to be late for exam, she was positive about that. But she still hoped that she will be able to take the examination.

We rushed back to campus right after we paid for the rather disappointing service we had been offered, and yes, she was 30 minutes too late for her exams. And yes, she didn’t get to take it. So after a few minutes of breaking down and wondering how the future would look like for her now that she missed to take one exam because of some lousy locks, she decided she's just going to make the most out of her pretty hair. We then prepped and enjoyed the night.

Disclaimer: This is my opinion about the service given to us. I’m sure some other people would love to go back to David’s Salon for their service. Just not us.

Note: And also, bebi J was allowed to take special examinations! Yaaay!

4.      The filming of Lihim ng Dapit Hapon

Now I think it’s not just our friendship that grew stronger during this period. We made really good friends with many other people while filming this short film. I see this as one of the highlights of my friendship with bebi J because making an indie film is not at all easy, but getting to work with a friend who also is very responsible and hard working lessens the pressure and stress on the set. She was tasked to handle the wardrobe, hair and make-up of our stars and she did just that flawlessly. She was very coordinated and was always on time. She made sure she kept track of what was going on and was aware of what was needed to be done next. I guess, I can say, I saw the grown up and professional side of my best friend during the 3 days of filming.

Can you spot bebi J?

Lihim ng Dapit Hapon is a short film written and filmed by 4th year AB Communication Arts students of Colegio De San Juan De Letran Manila (Philippines) as part of their final examination for film class. The story is about a guy who has deep affection for a woman who can never look at him the same way. Their love story will shock anyone who will watch the film.

5.      The making of BLAAAH

I have always wanted to start my own blog account, but never really tried to create one. Until one afternoon, I told bebi J that I think it’s a cool idea if we can start a joint blog account. And she agreed! It was a really funny, creative-juice-draining, and even scary month of preparation we had. We would talk almost for an entire day just to try to come up with a name to call our account. And just for you to have an idea what kind of crazy stupid ideas we came up with, here are some of the names I can still recall:

>     Pizzaz gurlz (from bebi J’s mom)

>     The bestfriends code

>     She said she said

>     What best friends know

>     Autonomous Region

>     Our autonomous region

>     Our autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao (Hahahahahaha! If you don’t get it, then you’re probably not from the Philippines. But just FYI not trying to make fun of any group of provinces nor religion. )

>     BLAAAAAAH

Now after I think two weeks of trying to figure out what we will call ourselves, we went into planning what topics to write. What is the tone of our blog entries, which topics we can and cannot discuss. And now, you are reading mine! :)

I have not yet even included that time when bebi J had too much to drink on a night out with girl friends that when we got back to our dormitory, she wouldn’t stop talking about this particular guy. And she really hated that guy! Well, at least when she's sober. Haha! Or that time when we skipped classes just to well, slack around and do nothing. Or that time when I flooded our entire dormitory with water. Well, not so much fun, but still, an experience. 

I guess what I am trying to say is that I am really happy and blessed that I have spent all my years in college with her. All the trials, the hardships, the happy times, the i-am-so-near-to-selling-my-roommate moments, and all the crazy times. She has made me the crazier person I am now. Haha! And I thank her for that.

And I do agree with what she wrote about me not being her best friend. That bitch isn’t my best friend too! Haha! She really is my sister. We may argue, bitch out on each other, disagree strongly on so many things, but in the end, we still love each other.

- Spread the love! - A!