Thursday, June 18, 2015
R18: Absurd and illogical Jap Video, U gonna say: WTH!?
This video is made by Harrison Kam from Youtube. His channel URL is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdbVbS-xYP4TGT7n3xrBww just in case you wanna check out some of his cool uploads. I was at first browsing Ryan Higa's videos because I enjoyed watching them (http://www.youtube.com/nigahiga), and the fact that they are asian looking, it makes me so comfortable listening to what the say. Yes, its basically pointless to upload random, nonsense videos but I find them all interesting, and in fact very amusing.
In this youtube clip, Justin is showing candid reactions upon watching an asian animated music video from Japan, which you cannot access as of now because Youtube has banned it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZDdvwG0lu8) due to censorship issues. However, because of Justin's February video clip, you can have a glimpse of the actual absurd animated clip. Yes, it is R18 because it is sexual and pretty much nonsense. The music on playback is quite nice though, 4 in a 0-10 scale of social acceptance. In this nasty video, there are scenes of vomiting, menstruation, sexual acts and the like--but not really graphic. They must have attempted to make it subtle through the music and the fast paced transitions but it's really near to pornographic, but is not capable to arouse. (I guess). Maybe you'll end up disgusted. The japanese creators were really creative for this disturbing anime. Well, of course pornographic animes are already rampant in the WWW, but this one I guess, made it to the mainstream as it became popular for some youtubers. By the way, the title is ME! ME! ME! (Like, what the heck does that suppose to mean? LOL)
Warning: R18
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
We will see ourselves clearer on a broken mirror.
(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZLUa8JUR18)
Sometimes, we look better in front of a broken mirror than a completely clear one: Bruno Mars nailed it with the best lyrics ever!
Mirror by Lil Wayne and Bruno Mars is such a very meaningful song. Indeed, subtle yet compelling messages are shown in the music video, and it really caught my attention (beyond the nice glittery braces of Lil Wayne). You will be surprised with a bunch of catholic symbolisms presented in its video. The message of the song is also inspiring (for me) because it has depicted man's weaknesses which has been caused by pride and sin, as always. The start of the video showed Lil Wayne's eyelids tattooed with "Fear God", and thats says it all.
I just happen to come across this video on Youtube because I was researching on some religious fictions i.e. Accra. Seeing that it’s Lil Wayne feat. Bruno Mars, I did not doubt to give it a try. I was indeed amazed how the entire video was presented to the audience, with a simple theme of guilt, repentance and resilience. I was struck of Lil Wayne gesturing the sign of the cross and a red paint in an attempt to symbolize blood in his hands. Redemption and absolution comes after repentance and acceptance of God’s mercy and unending grace, that is the reason why I immediately loved this music video. All of us had been into our own mistakes and falls in life, but later we realize that we need to fix ourselves, and pick up the broken pieces and live again, righteously.
Indeed, sometimes, we seem to see our reflections clearer in a broken mirror than a new one, its because we only see ourselves (re examine) during the times that we become broken into different pieces, like a broken mirror. By then, we realize the mistakes we have done, and on how our friends, family and faith has guided us back to reality.
Here is the complete lyrics, part written by Bruno Mars, a filipino blood.
With everything happening today
You don't know whether you're coming or going
But you think that you're on your way
Life lined up on the mirror don't blow it
Look at me when I'm talkin' to you
You looking at me but I'm lookin' through you
I see the blood in your eyes
I see the love in disguise
I see the pain hidden in your pride
I see you're not satisfied
And I don't see nobody else
I see myself I'm looking at the
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Uh, I see the truth in your lies
I see nobody by your side
But I'm with you when you re all alone
And you correct me when I'm lookin' wrong
I see that guilt beneath the shame
I see your soul through your window pain
I see the scars that remain
I see you Wayne, I'm lookin' at the
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Lookin' at me now I can see my past
Damn I look just like my fuckin' dad
Light it up, that's smoke at mirrors
I even look good in the broken mirror
I see my momma smile that's a blessin'
I see the change, I see the message
And no message could been any clearer
So I'm starting with the man in the
Mirror on the wall, (MJ taught me that)
Here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend (take them to mars man)
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Uh
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Mirror on the wall
Hey BP, looks like I did take 'em to mars this time
So why are we talkin' to each other again
SONGWRITERS
BRUNO MARS, RAMON OWEN, PHILIP LAWRENCE, DWAYNE CARTER
Bruno Mars really nailed it with this wonderful song and lyrics.
Do you know Snackee? He was McDo and Jobee's genetic mixture.
How Snackee has withstood the drastic economic demands and ‘diverse taste’ of Binalbaganons.
Foremost this is a long overdue commentary about my hometown, Binalbagan. I left this town for almost a decade to study in Bacolod (capital), and only went home for New Year’s eve since 2004. Not until 2015 when I resigned from my job as a nurse, and so I had lots of flashbacks of this placed dubbed as “Banwang Panganay” (the first town to have been established by spaniards eons ago). Well, take a look at this picture below. Hello rich kids, that is Snackee. He just happen to have lived a low profile life, while the entire world was busy collecting happy meals and eating chicken joy. In our small town, Binalbagan, much of my childhood memories were contributed by Snackee. He does not only offer snacks, rather, meals and a lot of space to play. Okay, it seems to be a copycat of the famous Mc Do Lacson branch with huge play place in the center. (I wonder where the heck did they dump those colorful plastic tunnels).
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| Look at Snackee’s face, his hair and nose looks like Ronald’s and his eyes and physique is that of the happy bee, Jollibee. He is happy. |
Snackee for me is a symbol of resilience. Amidst may competitors in the fastfood business, it has remained operational, discreet and true to its purpose--to provide affordable food. Binalbaganons for me are resilient too, amidst all the trials we encountered, we have kept our faith in God and trust to our individual families.
Come and visit Binalbagan, 6107. It's just an hour and a half trip from Bacolod City through the popular Ceres bus, or merely an hour using a private car. Our fiesta is on May 15th, celebrated with an annual Balbagan Festival, and our patron saint is St. Isidore / 'San Isidro Labrador' (the parish church is located just accross the town hall).
Snackee's FB fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snackee-gusto-Ko-Happy-Ka-Binalbagan-Negros-Occidental/220347111439725
“Ignorance can be cured but stupidity is eternal”, says 'the her'
I am currently enjoying the bedweather while reading Miriam Santiago’s 70th birthday offering--a book comprising all her intellectual statements. The title itself is very catchy as it connives (probably) with the recent ABS-CBN teleserye hit, Forevermore. Since I was a child, and when I got a glimpse of what politics means, her name was implanted right into my brain. My parents used to tell me that she could have been a good president because of her wit, courage and charisma. Never did I imagine how she actually looked like until I was Grade 3. Oh, and her face and aura, or shall I say ‘fashion sense’ has evolved grandly since then. I also recall the news that her son committed suicide because he did not pass or top the BAR exams (knowing that his mom, the great Miriam is a Juris Wizard). Most of all, I can clearly recall the MMK (ABS-CBN drama anthology) episode which featured her life story and her famous statement during one election: “I lied, hahahah”. She lied because on her previous interview, she told the media that she will jump off the airplane if Erap will become the victor of the Presidential elections. The latter actually won and the reporters were so excited to solicit her opinion. How candid and honest of her--she plainly lied.
I just love her (the way she talks in an ilonggo accent and the way she dresses and commands over the english language) but I don't want her as a mom. Well hypothetically if she becomes my mom, she might have all the rationale behind everything that is happening in the household. So better of forget the idea of imagining if she can take place of a mother. Maybe tita would be fine, I will surely be delighted to call her tita Merz.
Meanwhile, a friend of mine, Chad has caught my attention with his blatant exclamation at goodreads.com author’s profile.
Well, to be honest, she’s my bet too. How come so many people have not fought for her due winning during the presidential elections more than 2 decades ago, and now that she is battling Stage 4 Lung Carcinoma, a lot of political fans began to rally their support. After all, she said, stupidity (for some) is really eternal.
Monday, June 15, 2015
The Miraculous Vito Church: The experience of being stepped upon by a Saint.
I am lucky for having a chance to visit this church twice. My first visit was with my friends way back 2010 or 2011 and the most recent, last June 12, 2015. This church in Vito, Sagay City has gained its popularity because it has been claimed by many catholics that its patron saint, Sn. Vicente Ferrer has interceded in their prayers for healing and recovery. This church is located in the far baranggay of Vito, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. One may commute via Ceres bus, through a via Escalante or via San carlos route which passes at Sagay City. A regular traffic would allow you around 2 and 1/2 hours from Bacolod City (capital) to Vito church since you will have to take another tricycle ride from the Bangga Vito (or Vito-Escalante intersection) up to the church location. Whereas, through a private car, it will only be around 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours from Bacolod to Vito church.
It is a typical old church with an admirable facade. Giant statues of saints are surrounding the church from the entrance and many vendors of souvenirs flock the nearby places. Praying inside the church is indeed a solemn one because of its majestic altar and well crafted furnitures and statues of saints. I was also advised that before you go to Vito, the petitioner should first visit his loved ones who have passed away, and light a candle after offering a prayer. It is also encouraged that catholics undergo a 'patapak', which is a service offered by the Church at its office just accross it. Patapak is a native catholic ritual of lifting a marble or wooden statue of a saint (most especially St. Vincent Ferrer) and then placed in contact in the different parts of the devotee, as if the saint is steeping unto you, thus the hiligaynon term 'tapak'. This practice is said to protect the devotee from harm and sickness. A donation is also welcome after the ritual which takes only about 3 minutes or less.
There is indeed no harm in doing this, because it is for the honor of the Lord Jesus. Praying for good cleanses our soul and heals us from different ailments of the body and soul. Our family has decided to abide by this practice on a regular basis. May God bless us always.
Book review: Charlie Sparks, 2015
My review of Cy Tan ’s Charlie Sparks: A Sorcerer’s Tale
Finished reading this book around first week of June 2015. I ordered it right from the author, sent via LBC and paid via PNB. So much of the info, let's get into what this book has to brag! Foremost, it’s well written by a Filipino author, @cyrilltan when he was 11, he is even younger than me to date, a Linguistics Major from UP and a daydreamer too. This book will leave you on hook with its plot, a combination of love, friendship and betrayal. I could have finished reading this entire novel on one weekend or overnight but it took me 3-4 days because I was prolonging the excitement, thus giving myself enough time to guess what will happen the next chapter. The different emotions stirred within each character makes it more appealing and sometimes, frustrating. Each character was given an equal opportunity to become stars of their own. The names of the characters were surely been well researched, but what I like is that it includes some Filipino names as well.
As I advance chapter by chapter, probable ideas on what will happen next are forming. However, it is still so clever for the author to go beyond what I have imagined. I know for some the adventures about mythological characters, fallen angels, vampires and magic are common, but in this book, it becomes no less than being unique. After all, it’s 100% Filipino-made, it made me proud that books of such caliber are written and illustrated by a ‘kababayan’.
The illustration inserted in every vital parts of the story were put into life by the hands of amazing Oliver Barcelon. It pictured the essential parts of the story and had given the readers more thrill. I was once questioned about the originality of this book. I answered, both Yes and No. In my opinion, it is not original in the sense that (of course) the characters and events of this story are about angels, dragons, magicians, and all other folklore similar to filipino literature. A wide reader might give an instant version of his ending, or somehow predict the end of the story. But I assure you guys, it won’t disappoint you. Yes, it is original because of the twist and turns embedded in each chapter, added by exact amount of humor, disgust, romance and dedication. You’ll end up both petrified and amused.
I am definitely recommending this book to everyone, especially to the filipino youth and children, or even adults with hearts and imagination that of a child. Lastly, the ending was quite expected as a hint was given during the middle chapters, but the events that preceded the ending will make you want to read more, and more. I wish a Book 2 will be written by Cyrill. A movie will even be more rewarding. I say, this good read is 9/10 simply because 10/10 is just so mainstream. Kudos and congratulations Cy. I am proud to be a friend and a fan of yours.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
WW3 insight: The war has already started a decade ago.
I would like to express my own thoughts. Well, I know I am protected by my right to express myself freely. This is my comment about the the maritime entitlement dispute that is kindling what most people reckon as World War 3. Sorry if this does not suit the post it is intended to be shared, but I just want to share what I feel.
During an impromptu contest when I was in high school, I remembered my statement: ‘it is a paradox that the Philippines is an extraordinarily rich country, yet most of our countrymen suffer from poverty, oppression and lack of enterprise". Indeed, maybe we were just too hospitable during the past decades that we had been so silent about our neighbors who are encroaching our exclusive economic zone. So how do we protect our territories? The people needs a clear affirmation from the government during this trying time. Our colossal neighbor is claiming that the entire West Phil Sea is theirs, basing it from a nine-dash-line or U-shaped indication, whereas our humble officials are saying it is ours, provided by UNCLOS rules. It seems to be a battle of a myth against an existing dictum. However, the point of the matter is, our huge neighbor will surely just ignore and disrespect the rules of the sea, and they will just create their own islands, invade more islands and own everything around and near their land mass. This maritime dispute proves that there is indeed boundless wealth beneath our seas that even our own neighbors become so frustrated to possess it. How interesting it is for the giant China to inch its way into the shoals and waters of what was once judged, “a small and impoverished Philippines”. Such great interest for our virgin waters is enough proof that truly, it is a paradox that our nation is opulent, but poor.
Saying this will start the World War 3? For me, it has already started a decade ago when our government disregarded the impending territorial disputes by saying it’s a matter between China and Vietnam alone. So look at us now, we are like a pot of gold that is being craved for possession by much affluent nations. Oh I almost forgot, Uncle Sam is backing us up; so does that make the Philippines strong? No. It just proves again that we are truly poor in terms of conviction, defense and international collaboration. I am a filipino and this WW3 fad will surely affect all of us whether we like it or not. That is why I am writing this, as my way of sharing my opinion and sentiment to the Philippine government.
McDo McRib first try.
I expected it to taste like Byron's #backribs, (a popular restaurant in Bacolod City, wherein soft backribs is their specialty) but to be honest it tastes like a thick pork pattie, or a flavored sandwich with sweet sauce. 7/10 only for me. Still, I consumed it because I was hungry like a wolf. Also, its quite expensive for such taste (about P120), maybe the packaging was expensive... clam shell carton box!
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