Inspiration

David Cook is Worth My 50 Minutes on the Elliptical

First off... this is what an elliptical looks like.

And David Cook... he's this guy below

Thank you David Cook for making my 50-minute elliptical struggling worthwhile!! Hopped on the machine at 6pm last Wednesday just in time for AI to start at Star World. Told myself I would start on the abductors and what-not as soon as David Cook and JAson Castro did their thing. Lo and behold, last Wednesday they were the last two. With numb thighs I pedaled my way through whining Kristy, disappointing Brooke and unsurprisingly "technically good" Syesha. At 40 minutes I told myself, this is no longer good, my legs are already overworked, I better get down lest I repeat that classic post-bicycle scene from Bridget Jones... but NOO. I had to see how David Cook was going to do Mariah Carey... hmmm that didnt come out right but you get the picture.

And then, at minute 50 came Always Be My Baby.

Thank you thank you David! For my 2 lbs sweated off and your glorious performance. I most certainly hope you are it.

Boracay 2008

Thanks to CLARS and MELLAY who took these pictures!!! Forgot my camera e...

What Teachers Make

sent via email... Thanks Mam Helen!

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.

One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"

He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?"

Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You want to know what I make?"

(She paused for a second, then began...)

"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental. You want to know what I make?"

(She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table.)

"I make kids wonder. I make them question. I make them apologize and mean it.

I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.

I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding isn't everything. I make them read, read, read. I make them show all their work in math. They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.

I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity.

I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe. I make my students stand, placing their hand over their heart to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, One Nation Under God, because we live in the United States of America.

Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life ."

(Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)

"Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant...

You want to know what I make? I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make Mr. CEO?"

His jaw dropped, he went silent.

My New Favorite Mooshy Song

Anyone Else But You from the movie Juno.

I Don't Believe It!

Her vogueness Madonna in a fashion faux pas??

This is her receiving her spot in the rock and roll hall of fame...

I don't know what's up with that dress.

Luuvv It!

from the sartorialist

Why why why?

"Time Like This, Laugh A Little" - Part 1

Thanks to Dani for emailing this... panalo to sister!

Q: Anong apelyido ni Sisa?
A: Sisa Mistrit

Q: Anong apelyido ni Cedie?
A: Cedie Player

Q: Anong apleyido ni Beast?
A: Beast Kwit

Q: Anong first name ni Nemo?
A: Sarahgero Nemo

Q: Anong apelyido ni Punisher?
A: Punisher Ranno

Q: Anong apelyido ni Denzel?
A: Denzel Weta

Q: Anong apelyido ni Curly?
A: Curly Gazpi

Q: Ano last name ni Anchor?
A: Anchor Tis

Q: Ano last name ni Jewel?
A: Jewel Torre

Q: Ano last name ni Kula?
A: Kula Desma

Q: Ano surname ni Joseph?
A: Joseph Protgam

Q: Anong apelyido ni Aiko?
A: Aiko Zada

Q: Anong apelyido ni Christopher?
A: Christopher Minute

Q: Anong apelyido ni Palito?
A: Palito Lippi

Q: Anong first name ni Keno?
A: Krisa Keno

Q: Ano first name ni Janno?
A: Eduman Janno

Q: Ano first name ni Squall?
A: Piolopa Squall

Q: Ano first name ni Basilio?
A: Lacto Basilio

Q: Ano first name ni Pikachu?
A: Cherrypie Pikachu

Q: Ano first name ni Kenny G?
A: Johnep Kenny G

Q: ano ang first name ni Volta?
A: Johntra Volta

Q: Ano first name ni Diether?
A: Tirso Cruz Diether

Family!

This picture is a bit late. Kasi naman, late din na-post sa Facebook ni Nats. Anyway, it was a rare occurrence to have our dads together in one picture. :-D.

Permit to Carry Required

Shoes from Rodarte Fall 2008. Deadly weapons they definitely can be, eh?

From "OIL" by Upton Sinclair

The following is the first paragraph from "Oil" by Upton Sinclair (Copyright 1926), the book that inspired the movie "There Will Be Blood" starring perennial grand-slammer Daniel Day-Lewis. This story is about a father, the conflict between his dream and his son, and the damaging consequences of his choices. Enjoy...

The road ran, smooth and flawless, precisely fourteen feet wide, the edges trimmed as if by shears, a ribbon of grey concrete, rolled out over the valley by a giant hand. The ground went in long waves, a slow ascent and then a sudden dip; you climbed, and went swiftly over—but you had no fear, for you knew the magic ribbon would be there, clear of obstructions, unmarred by bump or scar, waiting the passage of inflated rubber wheels revolving seven times a second. The cold wind of morning whistled by, a storm in motion, a humming and roaring with ever-shifting overtones; but you sat snug behind, a tilted wind-shield, which slid the gale up over your head. Sometimes you liked to put your hand up, and feel the cold impact; sometimes you would peer around the side of the shield, and let the torrent hit your forehead, and toss your hair about. But for the most part you felt silent and dignified—because that was Dad’s way, and Dad’s way constituted the ethics of motoring...

Haberdey Ate Abieeeeeeeeeee!

Thanks to Kuya Wayne for the pictures!!

Tough Love

"I don't think she (Amy Winehouse) should have won (in the Grammys). I think it sends a bad message to our young people who are trying to get into this business, the ones who are trying to do it right and really trying to keep themselves together...

We have to stop rewarding bad behavior."
- Natalie Cole. read more

Finally!!!

AUSTRALIA comes in November 2008!

Your Word Vs. Mine

Please please spare us the lies vs. the half-truths. We can't believe just anyone anymore.

At the end of noisy days like this, nobody wins and an entire nation's time is wasted paying attention. No wonder we'd rather watch 30-second-spot bickerings on Telebabad and Primetime Bida. The ongoing network wars are more fun. And better written too.

Papogian na lang

Bayani vs. Binay for President?
Papogian na lang.
Same sentiment goes for all those in this freakshow.
They're all cut from the same mold anyway.

Logan Heart Lioness???