Five Years of Five Friends

I have a confession to make. I watched the fifth season of the hit series, "How I Met Your Mother," in four days. Yes. I broke my record of 6 days from that of the fourth season. It's my drug. Don't ask why.

Season 5. 2009-2010. Also, a great year.

Ted Mosby starts the season by being an architecture professor. He started lecturing in a mistaken room. He started dating this girl names Cindy whose roommate is Ted's future wife. Many things were discovered regarding his wife. One of which is that she plays bass. After his mother married with her boyfriend, he started thinking about his life, so he bought a house which has lots of defects. However, this house became their final home. His doppelganger is Mexican Wrestler Ted.

Robin Scherbatsky started dating with Barney, but after a rough patch, and she became older, they broke up. She then started dating Don, a new anchor from the station she works at. She got a job offer at Chicago wherein she gets the lead anchor, but she declined because of her love to Don. However, when Don was offered the same job, he accepted it, thus, they broke up. Her doppelganger is Lesbian Robin.

Marshall Ericksen and Lily Aldrin were planning to have a baby, but this time, they had a deal that all doppelgangers must be seen before they have one. When Lily thought she saw all, she was wrong. They only saw four of them still. Anyways, they love having double dates -- having date with another couple. Almost no couple would enjoy the said date, until they found one. Marshall's doppelganger is Mustache Marshall and Lily's is Stripper Lily.

Barney Stinson started dating with Robin, but after a rough patch, and he became fatter, they broke up. He then went to his old frantic acts. He also revealed the playbook, a book of how to score with women. On the slapgiving day, he got slapped again by Marshall after all of them declined slapping him. His fake doppelganger was Taxi driver Barney. He just became one to supposedly score a woman. His second fake doppelganger was a street actor. This time, he scored one. The third time was not really him, but only Lily's imagination of a hotdog vendor being him.

On its 100th episode, they performed a song about suits with Barney as the lead singer. This is how it goes:

As of now, my five downloaded seasons are finished, and I'm waiting for the 6th season to finish downloading. Soon, I'll wait for many months and years before the 7th and 8th seasons come out on the internet. Until then, I'll be repeating the first-fifth seasons over and over again.

The Amusing and Vivacious Dash to Five Kilometers

Fun Run.

'Twas the last day of our Annual School Days. For a three day event, I believe that every moment should be worth remembering and it must be enjoyable, but it was, the other way around. I'll not dwell on those things that much. Good thing there are these redeeming activities that would suffice those boring moments.

First and Foremost is the amusing and vivacious dash to five kilometers, or Fun Run which happened a while ago. At first, I did not want to join the said run because I am really not into running, I had a bad experience last year, and I would rather sleep. But since it's a class requirement for a PE class, I had to.

At first, I was running swiftly with my companions. But before finishing a kilometer, I was already dead tired. I feel like giving up, but I had to run. Fortunately, my companions were as unexperienced as I am so all of us stopped for a while and started our walk. We were at the front first, but when we started walking, we were passed by many runners. Instead of being determined, we just laughed it off with this expression:

After some time of walking, we started running again. When we got tired, we walked again, then we ran and walked, until we finished the damn marathon. In a matter of 40 minutes (approximately), I finished the race dead tired and ready to lie down. But I didn't. Haha. In the end, it was an amusing, and vivacious dash to five kilometers.

Second Redeeming Factor is the Cultural Show. I had fun watching it. After watching them perform and give their all, I would say that my PHP 90 is worth it! Aside from the destroyed sound system and the minor mistakes and some inconsistencies, they really put on quite a show there. KUDOS! Hahaha.

It was very nice to be a part of the production team. Yeah. I didn't know I was a part of the team considering that I worked at home. I made the video presentations in between performances and after some time, I was shocked that I became the Visual Artist. Actually, it's a bit high for a position like that, but, hey, it's nice to be a part of a show so successful, even the provincial superior would like. Hahaha.

So far, that's the St. Paul's Week Celebration 2012. RAG-O! :D

P.S.
As of now, my thighs are starting to sore so bad. It's like my experience again last year. God, why do I have to do this? Hahahaha

A doppelganger, perhaps?

Someone said to me a while ago with a smile ranging to her ears, "You danced well yesterday at the show!" Uhhm, yeah. I was at home watching my favorite series yesterday. How come did she say it was me? Out of curiosity, I was about to ask her if she was in her right mind, but since she's way older than me, I replied with a little shame, "Uhhm, sister? That wasn't me." She had a little grin and I think she was a little embarrassed but since I know she's a woman of conviction, she swallowed her embarrassment and told she told me, "Ohh, I thought it was you. He danced very well, you know." After that, she left me.

A mysterious aura enveloped me. I was caught asking myself, "who was that person which she saw?" I recalled all male performers of the show our school staged yesterday. No one looked like me, or even close to me. Who could that be? A doppelganger, perhaps?

The Fourth Installment

Isn't it cool that I've finished the fourth season in less than a week? Hahaha. I mean it. I've finished the fourth season of How I Met Your Mother yesterday. There were many unsuspected twists and turns and obviously unobvious baby bumps covered by jackets or bags, or even tables.

So here it goes.

Season 4. 2008-2009. Great Year.

The Third Season... What Up?!

Wait for it.


Okay now.

So yesterday, I took a deep breathe, opened my eyes, didn't mind that I have class the next day, and finally decided to finish the third season of, "How I Met Your Mother." It was very difficult for me to hold myself from watching because I need to watch it with my brother, but last night, I just cannot hold myself any longer, so I watched.

The show is still -- and forever will it be -- legendary. Except for a lame episode, I enjoyed it well and it still kinds of like the first season part 3, if you know what I mean. We're still here at New York. No going anywhere. And this season, there were a lot more surprises. And the story begins with the Barney's, "dary. Legendary."

Musings of a Sophomore

It's been about two years since I first called myself a Collegian. Though those carefree moments of my high school days still gallop in my mind, it's rather difficult to swallow that I will never experience them anymore. They will just be some fragments of my awesome memory. And with these memories in hand, I would proudly say, it's better to be a high schooler than a collegian.

College. Why are you so hard to understand?

When I was in high school, I always thought that life was difficult and I so wanted to graduate already, grab my backpack and be a grown up man. But I was wrong. Considering the course I took up and the major field of specialization I was put, I pretty much want to return to high school, and these words are coming from a mere sophomore.

Still You

I adore this Filipino music from the 80s. It's heartfelt, emotional, and worth selling to the international scene. It's entitled, "Ikaw pa rin," by Ted Ito. There's no song like this airing the local music industry nowadays. Honestly, in my opinion, many opinions suck already. Others are mere corny covers of some of the greatest songs and some would end up destroying them.

Why can't all OPM songs be like this? I don't know.

Lyrics | Ted Ito lyrics - Ikaw Pa Rin lyrics

Revolution

So I am tasked to make a song. The theme of this song is somewhat general in nature, but in the path of caring for the environment. I'm still on the process of arranging the song, and changing some lyrics of the song. I'm so focused to this song because it's going to be contested nationally! Imagine that.

So the tentative title of this song is, "The Revolution." The italicized lines are still on the process of revisions. The tune is almost done, but, revisions may take place.



don't just sit there. come grab my hand
i have a plan for our land
with oceans and the atmosphere
i know we need some mending here.
to be unselfish, we need faith
to be a steward, we need an action
to be a guardian, we need wisdom
ohh

and we cannot do this with our own selves
let's call all paulinians and we'll all

cherish the world like we treasure love
befriend the Earth and together we will spark a revolution
to maintain its beauty and its elegance
and strive for our best till we reach excellence for our future.

we have our science and technology
let's use them well productively
with all the knowledge that we've got
a formula is what we need
people plus science is unity
science plus action is progress
people plus action is excellence

and we cannot do this with our own selves
let's call all paulinians and we'll all

cherish the world like we treasure love
befriend the Earth and together we will spark a revolution
to maintain its beauty and its elegance
and strive for our best till we reach excellence. it's our treasure.

this is our edge, this is our lives
we are the young prime movers of our time
let's be on move, let's be on guard
for the next generation's sake
let us join hands before it's late
the revolution for better days
for greener pastures, and clear lakes
let us not put this into waste

and cherish the world like we treasure love
befriend the Earth and together we will spark a revolution
to maintain its beauty and its elegance
and strive for our best till we reach excellence with mother nature.
let's start it now. let's start it now. ohhhhhhh.

The Second Epic Season

So where were we?

Oh yes. We just finished watching the second season of the world's most awesome sit com ever, "How I Met Your Mother," and it was still legendary. With some funny plot and some unexpected twists, this season takes us to a new different level of laughter and stomachaches (due to laughing).

So, we still got to hang out with these five awesome New York guys going on their extraordinary lives as an architect, a journalist, a kindergarten teacher, a law student, and a guy whose job I do not know (but he's damn rich!).

Ted Mosby's life is still the same. He's still  an architect, although this time, he was not able to date other girls other than Robin. For this whole season, they dated and were in love to the point of almost moving to her apartment. This season, we got to meet his parents who separated from each other. His secret work was shown and got promoted as the project manager. His former boss became his subordinate and Ted became the boss of the firm.

Robin Scherbatsky, on the other hand, was still a local news reporter. She dated with Ted this season, until they finally broke up on the last episode, the moment they returned that blue french horn. What's unforgettable for her this season is the thing she wore when they went to Atlantic City. I mean, wow, it's like it's her body! Hahaha. It was during this season that everyone in the gang discovered her teenage secret. She was a Canadian teenage pop star! Her smash minor hit, "Let's go to the mall," got me insane and it got me repeating that song over and over again. BTW, her screen name was Robin Sparkles. 

I feel sorry for their breakup. It's something sad for a sit com like this.

Marshall Ericksen and Lily Aldrin got married this season. After their devastating breakup, Marshall was not able to move on that fast and the breakup sickness struck him. Also with Lily. When she returned to New York, at first they remained friends, until they got back together. They decided to marry at Atlantic City, however, when they were there, they decided not to marry at all. They waited for that dream wedding they had outside with only their close friends witnessing the exchange of vows. Marshall's hair was ruined. Lily's bouquet was not there yet, Scooter was there, but it didn't stop their wedding. They call themselves, "Mr. and Mrs. Awesome." Lily had this play wherein she played envy. Marshall won the slap bet in which he has to slap Barney five times to eternity. This season, he got to slap Barney two times. In one episode, Lily tried all the jobs he could find, but ended up being a Kindergarten teacher -- her original job. She rented a lot of apartments during their breakup ending up living with Barney.

Barney Stinson was still amazing. This season, we got to tour around his apartment, we got to call him Swarley, he got to be slapped by Marshall two times, he tried to make a one-man play, and went to play for, "The Price is Right," just to meet his supposedly father. He's still the same from the first season. Though I still don't know his job, I guess I still don't know his job.

Overall, I find this season more hilarious than the first season. There were more funny moments, more tragic moments, and more, idiotic moments. 

Yeah, I will not forget Robin's gift to Lily during the wedding shower. Never.

Off to season III.

and i watched movies (part 3)

My Rating for Roman Holiday: 91%.

My Rating for Some Like it Hot: 93%.

Fear Factor...My Way

Thump. Thump. Thump.

I heard my heart beating so loud I made a fancy tune to it.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

I was so nervous I can hardly breathe.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

The seconds flew so fast I never noticed it was time.

Kwentong Barbero

...or in English, Barber Stories.




Funny Story.

A while ago, a was in a barber shop having a haircut. I still loved my former haircut (for it quite resembles the haircut of the fab four, the Beatles) but since my parents really insisted me to get a haircut, I didn't have a choice anymore.

So I was there, having my most comfy seat while my hair is being cut. The folks there are listening to some local drama on  the AM radio. I used to laugh at these radio dramas (and I still do) because they're corny, and OA and, they literally say what they literally do. For example, the speaker would say, "I am walking towards the door. I am opening the door. There. I opened the door." I laugh about that all the time. The reason why many of these folks listen to the radio is because it's spoken in the dialect, so they would understand and they can comprehend what the actors are saying.

I burst in laughter when that scene came.

The story which I understood was, there was this lady who was furious of her life and that everyone disturbed her. Then there was this call. She answered the phone with lots of angry comments but was silenced when she heard her sister.

Now another scene came. There was man whose phone rang. I was literally shocked, bursting into laughter. The ring tone of that man was really familiar. That music which changed my life forever. Man, this guy likes Fireflies by Owl City. Imagine. A ringing tone that great would be featured in a local radio drama. It made my day, really. Though sadly, no one knows about that song there except me, but hey, it's Owl City!

P.S.

I do not like my new haircut.

Wait.

I never liked my haircut.

and i watched movies (part 2)

My movie craving did not stop with two movies. As what I have said in my earlier post, I watched six movies for the past days.


This post would be my reviews on: Pokemon the First Movie and Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides.

and I watched movies (Part 1)

So this past few days, I have been -- like my brother described me -- a movie buff. I have watched six different movies in weeks. Well, that's something to be proud off.

For this post, I'll be writing two of the six movies I've watch: Inception, and The Graduate.

My review for this six movies will be something different for I will not bluntly state the plot of these movies. I'll just state the salient points of them.

Brace Yourself. I'm bad at making reviews.

Bookworm Adventures

I am not a good writer. I am a terrible one. My thoughts put into words don’t even make sense at all. I am superficial and shallow, narrow-minded and trivial. Yeah, I searched the synonyms of these words to make them DEEP. Hahaha. I have to confess, I am poor in vocabulary. If you have read my whole blog, you would have only read the word, “albeit,” once [that makes it two]. I keep forgetting the meaning of that term albeit [that makes it three] I’ve been hearing that that from highfaluting people. Funny ‘cause what stays in my mind is, “I’ll bet,” so yeah.

And so we went to Pinsal Falls

I had a dream come true. It was my dream to set foot to Pinsal Falls on Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur. This day, we went there for the first time. It was the Christmas Program of the student Council and since I am a part of that, I joined the group.

Pinsal Falls. Whoa.

It was a long and winding journey to finally go there, however, I underestimated the journey there.

Howe to really go there?

To get there, you need to get a thirty minute ride from the main road. And then, walk along that long and winding road to the falls. The rocky road would add to the difficulty of walking on the road. No permanent stairs are there so expect to be a hiker-professional to cross that road perfectly. The wild plants surrounding you and the narrow road itself would give more difficulty to the road until you see the falls itself. It does not stop there. A longer road would be the next chapter on the course. The road just got steeper this time. More rocks would come across you while you continue your way. Fortunately, to the end of the course, a fence is made and metal stairs to ease the people to go there. By this time, you’re already dead tired. There you see the welcome sign. But it does not stop there. You have to jump on big rocks to cross over them. A single mistake would cost your life so carefulness is needed.  A life and death experience would lead you to the second floor of the falls.

Or you could just get the ride, walk on the rocks beside the river, then go to the stairs which would eventually lead you safely and soundly to the second floor of the falls.

Useful Sites regarding Cell and Membrane Transport

And so I found a very useful compilation of sites in Biology. I want to thank that person who shared this online. This made my life. :D Well, kinda

Some Biological Animations

Membrane Transport (both Passive and Active Passport)

Cell Membrane Tutorial

Lab Books (Diffusion, Osmosis and the Nernst Equation)

Cell Transport

Transport In and Out of Cells

Quiz: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Cell Membranes

Diffusion, Osmosis, and Movement Across a Membrane

Of Superstitions and Circular Fruits

Happy New Year!

I was expecting the entry to 2012 to be a big bang – more than the sit com – and that it would immediately affect our lives. I as such wanted big changes this year, so as a starting point, with a snap of the fingers, I had an idea that maybe for my own sake. So this year, I tried to deviate from the silly superstitious acts to what we call reality. From polka dots to circular fruits, it was pretty funny that Filipinos, though very religious enough to the point of idolizing statues, still believe in these traditions and of luck. It came like a lightning that these beliefs, no matter how much we practice them, will never improve our lives nor give meaning to it. So I tried to my best, but still, I failed.

Traditions I consider as worthless – sorry for my term – are the loud noises, the grapes on walls, the 12 fruits, the jumps, the salts and rice, the polka dots, the circular and sticky food. Argh. Well, the loud noises apparently would drive away all the bad luck that they have. The grapes on walls, 12 fruits, salts and rice, the polka dots and the circular food would supposedly bring luck and wealth and fortune to the family. The jump would supposedly make the person taller. The sticky food would apparently make the family bond more.

But these are all fraud, coming from a person who hated superstitious beliefs. This year, as much as I wanted to kill the joy, I was outnumbered at home. They were all shaking coins and blowing their torotots around the house, opening all the doors, and jumping. Well, all of these are for money and wealth. And then we call ourselves zealous Catholics.

Laugh all you want.

Though we went to mass before these festive events, it would not suffice the event which we commemorated this day. My mother, a devout Catholic, who wore polka dots that night, did not even know why we were going to mass. For many years, we were attending the New Year’s mass. All she know was this mass was for thanksgiving for another year. Well, she may have a point there, but it’s not the main reason. She also knew that January 1 is the Holy Trinity Day. Like, WTF? I don’t really mean to be the all-knowing guy here but January 1 is the Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary. This day is one of the three mandatory masses which Catholics need to attend aside from the Sunday masses – the two others being the Easter Sunday, and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception which is set on December 8.

But since she is my mother, I might as well forgive her. Come on! It’s the New Year’s Day!

Call me Kill Joy.

Well, I am.

For the record, though I never did those silly things, I had fun watching my father, my brother and my mother do those silly things. It was a very fun sight. It made my night. Those fireworks and fire crackers, though not much loud as last year, were already perfect for me. Since I’m a little allergic or something to the fumes of the lusis, I tried lightning one or two to be in the celebration mood. I don’t want to be 140% kill joy you know.

Anyway, the food we ate during our media noche was exquisite. It was scrumptious, delectable, all the adjectives you can think of! Trust me, my parents are good cooks. Though the wine was not that delicious, I still managed to sip a little.

Well, that’s it for the celebration for the entry of 2012. I hope this year will be a good one. Wait, let me check. A GREAT one.