in 2008 i learned a lot of things....

1. great things come in small packages
    - Trinity H. Uyquiengco was born on February 2, 2008. A very cute, poopy and noisy baby at first. But now she's the joy in our lives. She makes us laugh by just tilting her head to the side. She makes us go "Aaaawwwww" when she speaks. She makes us proud when she took her first step.

2. love surprises even the most cynic of us
    - March 5, 2008 will always and forever be the most amazing date for me. I wouldn't have thought that I would find the "one" in Bubba Gump of all places...but I did. I have never been this happy and in love. Everyday I thank God for him. Everyday I picture my future with him. And Everyday, I fall even more in love with him.

3. love doesn't always mean you'll be happy everyday but it may surprise you
   - In contrast to what I just typed above...there were times that I got hurt. But in those times, I just pray. Pray that we will get pass the fight and hurting. I believe that these were tests. We were tested on how much we could endure. We were taught how to fight for each other and not with each other. We learned to protect each other. Surprises are big, soft and fluffy...haha.

4. love comes to those who wait...even if you have to kiss a lot of frogs along the way
    - it is not my story to tell. but at least now she listened. love hurts, yes...but it doesn't mean you have to let it. it is what it is.

5. true friends stay or comes home
   - my best friend came back. eventhough she didn't stay, I had the most amazing time with her. It felt like we were never apart. I love her so much. And I miss her. She's an amazing person and a true friend. but then there are some who just drifted away. I hope he's happy and doing well.

6. not everyone is your friend
   - an issue about me surfaced in my work place. an issue that is so absurd and untrue. just thinking about it makes me so angry. they've said some things about me and when i do find out who said it, no more miss nice girl. I find myself un-merciful about this.

7. there are really no good shows anymore
   - at least here in the philippines. but this is just my opinion.

8. you have to take good care of yourself
   - i've been sick more this year (2008) than last year (2007). But I am blessed to have my family and Erick taking care.

 I guess that's it. here's to the new year and the hope for a better, brighter future.

I'm sorry that she lost a great gig but relieve that she won't be directing the remaining books in the twilight saga.

Yup, I'm talking about Catherine Hardwicke (for people not in the "know" - she directed Twilight) Summit entertainment wants to release NEW MOON by 2009 or early 2010. Also they want to shoot NEW MOON back to back with ECLIPSE. (Kinda like Harry Potter) Apparently she needs more time to prep to bring her vision of NEW MOON to the big screen and Summit can't give her that...I mean, if you have a cash cow in your hands, wouldn't you milk it every chance you get?

I hope they really get Cuaron. I wonder what will happen if Guy Ritchie directs it (segueway to RockNRolla...will watch it later - review to follow)

So cheer up...hopefully someone will breathe new life to New Moon - no pun intended.

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my heavy eye lids for no reason at all.

i woke up around 10am yesterday...haven't slept since then. it's now 4:46am today. Trying so hard not to sleep...why? because i'm bored. because i've gotten use to not sleeping at all.

please cure me.

so i was able to get erick to watch twilight..hehehe.

anyway, this is not a review about the movie. it was good. as erick and i get comfortable in our seats, i had a very strong suspicion that the only reason why the movie house was full was because of Robert Pattinson (he plays edward cullen...duh!) I told erick to brace himself for shrieks...Lo and Behold, as Edward appears on screen, teens and not so teens shrieked and screamed as if the actor was there in person.

Now I would understand if he was there in person. But these people just ruined a crucial part of the movie (when the cullens are introduced...when edward was introduced) with all the screaming, we couldn't hear what was being said. Not all people in that movie house have read the book. So when these girls screamed, a person behind us told them to shut up and that they can't hear what is being said. And what did those girls do? Well, they just rolled their eyes and ate their popcorn...how rude right?

So my message is this...I know the guy is cute but COMMON COURTESY PEOPLE!!! We paid good money to watch the movie and we deserve to watch it without PEOPLE LIKE YOU ROBERT PATTINSON FANATICS screaming everytime he's on screen. HE'S NOT GOING TO HEAR YOU!!!!!

There should be a new rule: No Cellphones, No Narrating, NO SCREAMING FOR THE CUTE GUY when in you're in the theater.

this is a bit late but....

two movies you just have to watch...i'm not kidding!

Across the Universe

Summary by imdb.com: A dock worker Jude travels to America in the 1960s to find his estranged father. There he falls in love with sheltered American teenager Lucy. When her brother Max is drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, they become involved in peace activism. The film title and main characters are named after various songs by The Beatles.

August Rush (now this is a MUST SEE)

Summary by imdb.com: The story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth.

I swear, it might seem that these movies are boring but they're not. Especially August Rush. If you don't believe me, check out the videos that i've uploaded in my multiply page.

now go! spread the love!

i know you're not into Sandwich but i thought that this song would make you smile a bit. i does mention sunsets in manila bay...although there's no mention of your building...i hope you'll like it. and if not..ha! i made you miss the philippines more. aaahhh..ho-ho's!

i miss you and i'll talk to you soon.

someone said that in order for a person to be happy and content is to have a balance life. You have to balance your personal and career life everyday. that means you have to have enough time for work and family/love live/friends.

but here's the thing. i know that my life is not as balanced as it seems. but that's ok for me. because as far as i'm concerned...for now i am content.

chillaxing my way to the top. i'll rest when i'm dead.

a very short update as i prepare to do the thing that i have to do...

i'm pretty much into my third round of starbucks coffee since i left work...driving (or blazing) through C5 was something i thought i'll never do with the new car. o well...anyway...as i mooched off my cousin's mac i realized that most people in here are getting ready for the emo convention (aka MCR concert). lots of black...white...red...gray..over waxed hair with the flip thing...guyliner...looking like the dead make up...fake blood...black skinny jeans and chucks. i feel soooo under dressed. most of them are still in high school - i think.

hay naku...this is all worth it...i get to see papa mikey again - HOT!!! love em emo guys. hehe.

this will be so corny and i hope you won't hold this against me...See you at the black parade! wahahaha!


ps...i didn't know angelina was pregnant!! ooohhh...another cute baby.

love love love the movie. Ellen Page was amazing!!! anyway...here are the nominations for the 2008 Academy Awards. Hopefully this will happen. *wishing the WGA strike to go away now* - we need new episodes!!!! no more reruns!!! GIVE THE WRITERS WHAT THEY WANT!!!!

from www.justjared.com

As expected, Cate Blanchett picked up nods for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. HOORAY for Ellen Page getting her well-deserved Best Actress nomination for Juno. And BOO, Keira Knightley and James McAvoy were snubbed for their roles in Atonement.

Here are the nominations for the 2008 Oscars:

BEST PICTURE
No Country for Old Men
There Will Be Blood
Atonement
Juno
Michael Clayton

BEST ACTOR
Daniel Day Lewis, There Will Be Blood
George Clooney, Michael Clayton
Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd
Viggo Mortenson, Eastern Promises
Tommy Lee Jones, In The Valley of Elah

BEST ACTRESS
Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Julie Christie, Away From Her
Marion Cotillard, La Vie En Rose
Laura Linney, The Savages
Ellen Page, Juno

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Casey Affleck, The Assassination of Jesse James
Javier Bardem, No Country for Old Men
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Charlie Wilson’s War
Hal Holbrook, Into the Wild
Tom Wilkinson, Michael Clayton

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Cate Blanchett, I’m Not There
Ruby Dee, American Gangster
Saoirse Ronan, Atonement
Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton
Amy Ryan, Gone Baby Gone

BEST DIRECTOR
Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Jason Reitman, Juno
Tony Gilroy, Michael Clayton
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, No Country for Old Men
Paul Thomas Anderson, There Will Be Blood

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Diablo Cody, Juno
Nancy Oliver, Lars and the Real Girl
Tony Gilroy, Michael Clayton
Ratatouille (written by Brad Bird; story by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, Brad Bird)
Tamara Jenkins, The Savages

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Christopher Hampton, Atonement
Sarah Polley, Away from Her
Ronald Harwood, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, No Country for Old Men
Paul Thomas Anderson, There Will Be Blood

cross your fingers...Johnny Depp, Cate Blanchett, Casey Affleck, Ellen Page, JUNO!!! Good Luck!

me giving relationship advice. ME!!!

satan called, he told me to bring a jacket.

that weird feeling in the pit of your stomach when you see him,
that overwhelming happiness when you talk to him,
that secret smile when you think of him...

how do you know if it's real? how do you know if you're not just clinging to the hype? and how do you erase the fear?

i want everything i guess that's my flaw. but jumping into a pool with no water is suicide and let's face it...been there...done that.

but if it's real...then let it just come naturally...no rush...no hidden agenda...nothing that will break our hearts. i want to enjoy this chapter of my life. i want to look back at it and not wish that life has a delete button.

realizing all of this is a huge thing for me. i'm not exactly the poster girl for having a perfect relationship. nor am i the poster girl for choosing the right guy (just ask my best friend). i cried once and that's enough.

so how do you know?

oh well...

due to actors supporting the WGA strike...there was no golden globes this year. the winners were just announced...poor joan rivers - the only time that she would really matter was taken from her. oh well, the could always get more plastic surgery gone.

and the winners are...

FILM

– Best Motion Picture, Drama
Atonement

– Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood

– Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Julie Christie, Away from Her

– Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Sweeney Todd

– Best Actor, Musical or Comedy
Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd

– Best Actress, Musical or Comedy
Marion Cotillard, La Vie en Rose

– Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Cate Blanchett, I’m Not There

– Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Javier Bardem, No Country for Old Men

– Best Director
Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

– Best Screenplay
Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, No Country for Old Men

– Best Foreign Language Film
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (France/U.S.)

– Best Animated Film
Ratatouille

– Best Original Score
Dario Marianelli, Atonement

– Best Original Song
“Guaranteed,” Into the Wild

TELEVISION

– Best Series, Drama
Mad Men

– Best Actor, Drama Series
Jon Hamm, Mad Men

– Best Actress, Drama Series
Glenn Close, Damages

– Best Series, Comedy or Musical
Extras

– Best Actress, Comedy or Musical Series
Tina Fey, 30 Rock

– Best Actor, Comedy or Musical Series
David Duchovny, Californication

– Best Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or TV Movie
Samantha Morton, Longford

– Best Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or TV Movie
Jeremy Piven, Entourage

– Best Miniseries or TV Movie
Longford

– Best Actress, Miniseries or TV Movie
Queen Latifah, Life Support

– Best Actor, Miniseries or TV Movie
Jim Broadbent, Longford

**good thing Cate Blanchett won for I'm not there. if she didn't i would go on a strike of my own! hail queen cate!!!**

well..i had a lot of practice. hehe

thanks vina.

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You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.



You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.





You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.



You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way.
And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life.
You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

People see you as a complete enigma, and only you truly understand who you are.
You spend most of your time introspecting and seeking truth.
You're a very interesting person... but not many people know you enough to realize it.







You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.
You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.
Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
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it's hard to let go of old habits. i arrive and immediately start to look for you. i have news and immediately want to text you. i got into an accident and all i could think of was to call you.

but then as i look around...as i browse though my phone...i remember that you're miles away. that's when i start to feel sad. it's hard to let go. especially if that someone has been beside you for the past 15 years.

i miss you den. so much!

britney's meltdown...my ever changing hair...brangelina adopting pax...working bubba style...FOB...the click 5...wga strike sucks...my brother and sis in law are expecting...auspanese style...you know you love me...dumbledore is gay...my best friend moved to somewhere i can't follow with a full tank of gas...to memories that makes me smile and to men who made me want to commit murder. 2007 was good.


iphone...nikon...classic...more house...johnny depp...bacolod...25...2008 will rock!


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I MISS YOU DEN!!!!


xoxo (haha)

i've been kinda, sorta, semi good this year. so thank you for the most amazing gift ever.

always,
ritzi

ps. if i don't get it...i swear i'll be having rudolph stew for noche buena. kiss kiss!

the whole hoop-la about the teri hatcher/desperate housewives thing is quickly becoming the most talked about topic than the whole scrapping of the ZTE broadband deal. here's what i think...

my brother is a doctor. he went to up manila for his pre-med and ust for his med school. he was an intern in cardinal santos and he moonlighted for small government hospitals. he is also a volunteer for gawad care. not to mention that his mentors are reknowned doctors one of them is dr. joe yamamoto. in 2005, he went to the US to take the USMLE (that's the united states medical licensing examinations) and yes he passed. But the thing is, he never really wanted to practice in america. he just wanted to take his residency there and then go back and practice here. yes, he is very patriotic. this is what he told my parents, "mas kailangan ako dito."

that is the truth, isn't it? ask any med students or nursing students where they want to work and they'd tell you that they want to work abroad. we are a third world country. not all of us could afford treatment in st. luke's or cardinal santos. not all of us could afford getting treatment period! most of our countrymen don't even have insurance. we need more doctors to stay. more nurses to stay. and for crying out loud...DOCTORS SHOULD STOP GOING TO NURSING SCHOOL SO THAT THEY COULD GO TO THE US...parang cheating na rin yon. think about it. doctor ka na nga, mag nu-nursing ka pa para lang maka trabaho sa us. hello!? WE NEED YOU HERE. IF YOU WANT YOU'RE COUNTRY MEN TO BE PROUD OF YOU...IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO BE PROUD OF YOU...GET THE COURAGE TO TOUGH IT OUT HERE. DO GOOD HERE.

i know, i know...it's a bit off from the whole teri hatcher/desperate housewives comment...so here's my opinion about it. pinoys should stop being so sensitive. i mean, how many times have you laughed on a joke about other asian people...jokes about the jews, african americans, native americans, italians, french...heck even people from jersey! we've got classic jokes about the rabbi, the buddhist and the catholic all the time. we even make fun of different religions. but when there's a joke about your race or religion, some people immediately get angry and make a big deal out of it.  you know what...all races should lighten up a bit. yes your ancestors were slaves. but that was a long, long time ago. i suggest that people should lighten up but also, other people who makes/writes jokes about other races should be sensitive enough to think that maybe this might be a touchy subject.

don't get me wrong...i hate people who discriminates. i am not fond of racists or sexist people. we now live in a world where you have to walk on eggshells all the time. i just wish for a world where all could get along. i guess that world only exist in my dreams.

 

In the grand design of life, God has given us people who inspires us and makes us strive to do better in life. They are a source of inspiration. They can make you laugh out loud or piss you off. They support you in everything that you do…in every person that you like…in every decision you make even if they don’t always agree with you. They could also be brutally honest and hurt you but they do it for your own good.

Some people may call them their soul mates…some may even refer to them as their best friend/s. But for me, I call them my guardian angels. Yes, I was blessed enough to have two. I don’t see them as much as I would want to. I don’t hear from them for months at a time but I know that they’re there. That whatever happens I could always count on them. They will always have a place in my heart and they are never far from my thoughts. I care about them. I love them.

 

 

Happy Birthday…Pong and Denise!