i never thought i am already in that stage in my life...

... where you attend a sort-of family reunion, and your relatives ask you "aren't you getting married yet?". and when you say "no", you get that nagging "well you better hurry. it's going to be hard to get pregnant and be pregnant when you're older. you only have til you're 33... blah blah... how old are you again?". wtf?!??!

DVD Wish List

I've been on DVD-buying hiatus for about 2 months now. I need help finding/getting these DVDs. As far as i know, they are not available here. So if any of you is traveling and is in the mood to shop for DVDs, and/or you've recently been to a store and you saw any of these is already available, please please let me know. Of course there are budget constraints, so we'd have to talk about it first. If you're buying it as a gift though... well, i always love good surprises. :D Click here to see my full and current wish-list.

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Reality Bites (10th Anniversary Edition) Manufacturer: Universal Studios Price: $3.91 Learn More

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With Honors Manufacturer: Warner Home Video Price: $3.99 Learn More

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The Cutting Edge - Gold Medal Edition Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Price: $6.22 Learn More

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The Rock - Criterion Collection Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video Price: $18.50 Learn More

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Face/Off (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition) Manufacturer: Paramount Price: $10.44 Learn More

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Being John Malkovich Manufacturer: Universal Studios Price: $6.57 Learn More

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Flatliners Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Price: $4.20 Learn More

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Lost in Translation Manufacturer: Universal Studios Price: $2.65 Learn More

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Edward Scissorhands (Collectible Tin Anniversary Edition) Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Price: $14.49 Learn More

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Pretty Woman (15th Anniversary Special Edition) Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone Price: $9.48 Learn More

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2-Disc Collector's Edition) Manufacturer: Universal Studios Price: $13.68 Learn More

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Gangs of New York (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) Manufacturer: Miramax Home Entertainment Price: $4.93 Learn More

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Sideways (Widescreen Edition) Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Price: $3.94 Learn More

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Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 (Box Set) Manufacturer: Miramax Price: $49.90 Learn More

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The Rainmaker Manufacturer: Paramount Price: $5.28 Learn More

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The Man in the Iron Mask Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Price: $5.17 Learn More

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Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) Manufacturer: Miramax Entertainment Price: $10.42 Learn More

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Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition) Manufacturer: Paramount Price: $4.49 Learn More

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Leon - The Professional (Uncut International Version) Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Price: $6.95 Learn More

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The Italian Job (Special Collector's Edition) Manufacturer: Paramount Price: $5.00 Learn More

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Pan's Labyrinth (New Line Two-Disc Platinum Series) Manufacturer: New Line Home Video Price: $14.99 Learn More

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The Game Manufacturer: Universal Studios Price: $6.69 Learn More

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Mirrormask Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Price: $5.71 Learn More

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The Wedding Singer - Totally Awesome Edition Manufacturer: New Line Home Video Price: $7.69 Learn More

ADHD post

with the birthday and the celebration over, i've been a very very bad blogger. i've been meaning to write and i have several blog drafts to prove it. but somehow, after writing the title and the first paragraph, i always get a very very strong feeling of laziness. --------------------------------------- some people are asking if i managed to find a new apartment already. sadly, the answer is "no". and so yes, i am staying in my current apartment... yes, the one which is smack down the middle of salcedo village... and yes, the one with the very very high rent. and for some reason, when people ask and i answer this, they laugh at my face. --------------------------------------- since i'll be staying in my apartment, i've finally decided to sell my gigantic sofa. it just proven itself to be too big and useless for someone living alone. i want to get rid of a lot of my other stuff also, but this is my priority. it's about 2 years old, and it could easily seat 10 people. it's composed of 4 pieces which you could put in any way you like (just like lego!). i'm selling it for 8500 pesos, but if you could take care of delivery or transport, then i'll give it to you for a cheaper price. :)

selling that big sofa in the background (not the bed). the fourth piece is not in the picture. but see how much space it's taking already??? :D

please help me find a buyer. i just really need a lot of space right now, literally. ;) --------------------------------------- another "happening" in my life which a lot of people find very amusing is the number of weddings i have been, and will be attending this year. so far for this year only, i've been invited to 9 weddings and only 2 of which i have declined. (and i already have 2 more weddings to attend to next year). due to this, i have often been compared to Katherine Heigl's character in 27 dresses, which is not very funny because even if i'm attending all these weddings, i am not a bridesmaid! so just to clear the air, i don't have 27 dresses... only 7. the last one of which is cursed and had me ending up with the bouquet, which i managed to successfully avoid in the last X weddings i've been to (where X is positive number greater than 10 and less than 30). whoever said that the one who will catch the bridal bouquet will be married next is in for a long wait.

partey!!!

as you prolly noticed, i have been looking forward to my birthday (umm.. let's count how many blogs i made related to it...). obviously, i wasn't excited about getting old. i was actually very much excited to the celebration i have been wanting to have for years. and last night, it finally happened. :D my "party" was held in the Top Grill restaurant in Jupiter Street, Makati. i chose it because it was near and seems accessible, and when i was there once, i noticed that their prices are not that steep. the food isn't bad at all, and they also have videoke. only you would have to sing on the stage! :D i really really wanted to invite a lot of people. but there were still budget constraints since (as you know) i have no savings whatsoever, and i also need to keep some money because i will probably be moving again (which will cost about 3-months worth of rent). i'm really sorry about that. i originally had a guest list of about 50 people, and i counted 29 attended last night. it was too bad though that lots of people couldn't make it, and some even canceled the last minute (too bad since i could have invited more people if i only knew... :P). by the way, you guys would still HAVE TO make up for it (paging Jonas, Novis and Tami). hehe! :P but anyway, i am really really thankful to all that came. my birthday has really been special because you were all there with me. my favorite moment was when everyone sang "happy birthday" when the clock struck 12mn. it was expected, but it was still special when it happened. thanks so much again! :'D

my pisay friends. they turned on the smoke machine that is why the picture is a bit blurry.

my college "wehehe" friends.

my friends from work.

someone needs to start using the videoke and sing on stage. but no one was gonna do it first. so i requested Oliver to do it with me. and after that, the dam was wide open. :D me with my best and longest friends. my birthday "loot". the gift from J has gone missing though. waah! i'm sorry. i wonder where it went. :(

overall, i'd say the party was a success. most of the people i wanted to be there were there. there seems to be enough food and drinks for everyone, and still i didn't go over budget. i had so much fun and i hope everyone else too. and by the end of the night, i was wasted. :P see you all again next year. :) more pics will be available in my multiply site soon. check them out. :)

my 26th year

most people try to "analyze" the year that was around New Year's. but i thought it would be nice to have a look back to my 26th year instead. it was a pretty interesting year as i got to try and experience a lot of something new and different. and i want to sort of "immortalize" those memories here in my blog. i found this new year's blog from Rea's multiply site, and i thought it would be the perfect way to look back to the year that was. ------------------------------------------------ 1. Did you do something you thought you would never do? ~ Yes. Run a marathon. 2. Did you visit any countries? ~ Yes! Been to Oslo, Norway and Madrid, Spain. :D 3. What would you like to have this year that you lacked last year? ~ Hmm.. a really good investment or some savings. :P 4. Will any date from last year stay attached in your memory forever? ~ July 9, 2007 is a good candidate. :P 5. What was your biggest achievement last year? ~ Finishing the Urbanathlon! 6. What was your biggest failure? ~ Does "getting fat" qualify? 7. Did you suffer illness or injury? ~ Well, i learned that i have hyperthyroidism. 8. What was the best thing you bought? ~ My DVDs. :D 9. Where did you spend most of your money? ~ DVDs, comic books and food. 10. Are you happier than this time last year? ~ March 2, 2008 is definitely better than March 2, 2007. So i guess, yes. :) 11. Did you get your heart broken last year? ~ Yes. 12. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? ~ Yes, though "hate" is a really strong word. "Indifferent" is much much better. 13. Who was the best new person you met? ~ A new friend. 14. Who will you never forget? ~ I never forget. ;P 15. What will you always remember about being 26? ~ That it is a year of "firsts"... first time i've been out of Asia and been to Europe, first time i got a travel visa, first time i've been cheated on, first time that i am completely and undeniably single, etc. :P ------------------------------------------------ thanks to everyone who has been there and was part of my 26th year here on earth. I wish you'll still be with me now and many more years from now. last year has been great, but i am still hoping 27 will be much much better. :)