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You Know You're Filipino When.... |
Your middle name is your mother's maiden name. Your parents call each other "Mommy" and "Daddy." You have uncles and aunts named "Boy," "Girlie," or "Baby." You have relatives whose nicknames consist of repeated syllables like "Jun-Jun," "Ling-Ling," and "Mon-Mon." You call the parents of your friends and your own parents' friends "Tito" and "Tita." You have four or five names. You greet your elders by touching their hands to your forehead. You always kiss your relatives on the cheek whenever you enter or leave the room. You follow your parents' house rules even if you are over 18. You live with your parents until and at times even after you're married. You keep your furniture wrapped in plastic or covered with blankets. You have a piano that no one plays. You keep a tabo in your bathroom. You use Vicks Vapor rub as an insect repellant. You eat with your hands. You eat more than three times a day. You think a meal is not a meal without rice. You think sandwiches are snacks, not meals. Your dining table has a merry-go-round (lazy Susan) in the middle. You bring baon to work everyday. Your pantry is never without Spam, Vienna sausage, corned beef, and sardines. You love to eat daing or tuyo. You prop up one knee while eating. ou eat your meal with patis, toyo, suka, banana catsup, or bagoong. Your tablecloths are stained with toyo circles. You love sticky desserts and salty snacks. You eat fried Spam and hot dogs with rice. You eat mangoes with rice--with great GUSTO! You love "dirty" ice cream. You love to eat, yet often manage to stay slim. You put hot dogs in your spaghetti. Everything you eat is sauted in garlic, onion, and tomatoes. You order a "soft drink" instead of soda. You get together with family at a cemetery on All Saint's Day to eat, drink, and tell stories by your loved ones' graves. You play cards or mahjong and drink beer at funeral wakes. You think Christmas season begins in October and ends in January. Your second piece of luggage is a balikbayan box. You've mastered the art of packing a suitcase to double capacity. You collect items from airlines, hotels, and restaurants as "souvenirs." You feel obligated to give pasalubong to all your friends and relatives each time you return from a trip. You use paper foot outlines when buying shoes for friends and relatives. You're a fashion victim. You can convey 30 messages with your facial expression. You hold your palms together in front of you and say "excuse, excuse" when you pass in between people or in front of the TV. You ask for the bill at a restaurant by making a rectangle in the air. You cover your mouth when you laugh. You respond to a "Hoy!" or a "Pssst!" in a crowd. You'll answer "Malapit lang!"--no matter the distance--when asked how far away a place is located. Goldilocks is more than a fairy tale character to you. You refer to power interruptions as "brownouts." You love to use the following acronyms: CR for comfort room, DI for dance instructor, DOM for dirty old man, TNT for tago nang tago, KJ for kill joy, KSP for kulang sa pansin, OA for over-acting, TL for true love, BF for boyfriend and GF for girlfriend. You say "rubber shoes" instead of sneakers, "ball pen" instead of pen, "stockings" instead of pantyhose, "pampers" instead of diapers, "ref" or "prijider" instead of refrigerator, "Colgate" instead of toothpaste, "canteen" instead of cafeteria, and "open" or "close" instead of turn on or turn off (as in the lights). You use an umbrella for shade on hot summer days. You like everything imported or "state-side." You love ballroom dancing, bowling, pusoy, mah jong, billiards, and karaoke. You have a relative who is a nurse. When you're in a restaurant, you wipe your plate and utensils before using them. You can squeeze 15 passengers into your five seater car without a second thought. You wave a pom-pom on a stick around the food to keep the flies away. You always ring a doorbell twice, assuming that the first ring was not heard. You let the phone ring twice before answering, lest you appear overly eager. Your other piece of luggage is a balikbayan box. You use a rock to scrub yourself in the bath or shower. You're proud to be a Filipino - and you pass these jokes on to all your Filipino friends! |
Your Japanese Name Is... |
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| Your EQ is |
50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick! 51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese. 71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy. Barely. 91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that. 111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt. 131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin. 150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar. |
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Lonely Planet Philippines, 8th Edition
Batman Begins - Unlike other people, I am not really a fan. Though I had watched some, this one is the best among all those Batman movies that I had seen. I pre-judged that Christian Bale would make the movie a failure but he delivered it great and well. I liked the sequence of how Bruce Wayne become the Gotham savior, Batman. His transformation was more noticeable in his physical attributes. Alfred the butler was very endearing here with his witty lines and bouts of humor. 
Sin City - Honestly, I got lost in the story. I did not know that this film was based in a comic book. I did not understand the connections of the main characters. I learned later on that it was basically a tale about a town of the corrupt, toughies, dames of the night, crooked cops, sadists, vigilantes and reluctant heroes. Each had its own story to tell. I did not like it all the more due to gruesome, bloody, absolutely repugnant scenes.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - I heard a lot of negative comments about this film but I did not care. Angelina Jolie is one of my 3 favorite women icons and I really, really admire her. Brad Pitt, well, I jumped up in the crazed Pitt-wagon. Could you believe to be married to a guy who did not even know for how long had he been married? Was it 5 or 6 years ago? :) Mr. and Mrs. Smith was a story of astonishingly laughable, sleek action of an otherwise glorious but muddled married life. 
Unleashed - I am a lover of Chinese movies and I love Jet Li. If you are, I suggest you better not watch this. It was a degrading characterization and I really could not believe that Jet Li accepted to portray in this movie. It was sickening to watch it.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Star Wars Epsode I: Phantom of the Menace was the reason why I am laxed now in watching sci-fi movies. It was a big no-no then. But I had begun to love Star Wars episodes. I joined the throng of fanatics (but I am more on the lighter side, if there are really light core fanatics) in waiting for this film. Anyway, I cold say that this was the best among the first 3 episodes. George Lucas at his very best. It was a tearjerker. It was the darkest, most emotionally intimate George Lucas SW film. I fund light saber duel between Anakin and Obi-wan fantastic and well-choreographed. As I mentioned before, I thought I was watching a play because the movie watchers stood and loudly applauded. I remain seated but I gave a big clap as well. :)
Kingdom of Heaven - The film was in the context of the endless battle between the Christians and the Muslims for the holy city of Jerusalem. Actually, I watched this film only because of Liam Neeson whom I admired first in Star Wars Episode I and in the Schindler's List. I sort of liked the film for it showed complementing respect and consideration as possibilities between the Christians and the Muslims. Balian and Saladin mutually decided not to go on war with the possibility of the Christians to endure since they were no matched to the great troops of the other party.
In Good Company - I gave this movie a thumbs-up sign for showing what life is all about and what really matters the most. 
xXx: State of the Nation - I was never able to watch the prequel of this movie that starred hunk Vin Diesel in the title role. Watching its sequel that stars Ice Cube [what kind of namae (name in Nihonggo) is that?] made me realize that I like the kind of action I saw in this movie. Normally, movies with this kind of script (political conspiracy leading to a coup d'etat) will bore you of speeches and monologues of nationalism and patriotism. Here, you'll get dizzy with quick, agile, bone-breaking stunts and glitzy automobiles. 
The Jacket - In the beginning, I got confused where exactly the story was heading. As the story unfolds, I got a clearer picture. When Jack Starks played by Adrien Brody was tied to a jacket and placed in a morgue drawer, I felt cold shivers ran down through my spine. I tried to picture myself in his place and it was so frighteningly revolting. Also, the movie did not explain how possible it was to time-travel 15 years into the future. It was also disturbing to think that his future lover (played by Keira) was the young girl he helped out when they got stranded. Yeee.
Sahara - I rarely admire movies based on books because more often than not, the movies usually deviate some important details from the books. Based on a novel written by Clive Cussler (which has become a favorite lately), this film was one of those types that kept me glued on my seat. It was a delightful action adventure teeming with breathtaking action and hilarity. I gave a high-five to Matthew McConaughey playing the character of Dirk Pitt and to Steve Zahn as Al Giordino, Pitt's loyal sidekick. I recommend for anyone to check this out because you will love it, laughing yourself out all the time.
The Interpreter - An appealing movie; the flow kept me guessing, making me think and wonder. I had never seen Kidman looking as chic as she did playing the starring role of a UN translator. It seemed like her much publicized break-up with Hollywood's one of the sexiest man did much good to her physically.
The Wedding Date - Debra Messing & Dermot Mulroney did a fine act in this movie. Hahay. I got a crush on Mulroney. *sigh* Such a gentleman. It was outrightly romantic and surprisingly funny. The songs that were carried by the movie made it more romantic to watch. Though on the other side, it would have been more exciting if the film provided innuendos about the romance between Kat & Nick truly worth experiencing. Side note: a broken-hearted NY career woman who hired a professional escort at a fee of $6,000 who would pretend as her boyfriend so as not to look pathetic at her half-sister's wedding where his ex-bf would be the bestman. Desperate problem calling for desperate solution? That's already pathetic, acting out of sheer desperation. Getting your heart broken is part of the love aspect but it is not the right reason to cut off your second chance to love. 
Hide and Seek - I thought it was a suspense thriller but in totality, the plot of the movie was incredibly stupid. I wonder if Robert de Niro's acting capability going down the drain. I liked Dakota Fanning (as usual) and she naturally portrayed her role.
Closer - All about agonized human relationships. It was emotionally disturbing; dialogues were brutally straightforward. I was sort of disappointed with Julia Robert's role here which was very unlikely of her films. Clive Owen demonstrated a very good performance; just look at the romantic anguish painted all over his face. 
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous - This is the funniest movie ever. It was very refreshing to see the usual comic charm of Sandra Bullock as injected in the movie.
The Pacifier - Oh, Vin Diesel was so lovable here. I had been laughing out loud in the entire duration of this movie. When the housekeeper - a Dracula descendant look-alike left the house, Shane was left alone - learning how to deal with changing diapers, directing a play, teaching how to drive, putting a toddler to sleep, telling a good night story, teaching self-defense. He looked so cute in the diaper scenes and the part where he wore an ammunition belt bearing feeding bottles. The hilarious part was when Lulu asked Shane why his boobs were so big. Ok, they're not boobs. Hehehe.
Like a bee, he flew from table to table and elicited infectious smiles and even laughter amongst morning diners. I got my own Jollibee treatment when he patted my shoulders while I was lined up at the counter. I got envious when some of the diners had their photo taken with the mascot. Gusto ko ako din. Ang babaw no? Well, that's the kid in me acting. Sometimes, it is nice to let go of the kid in you once in a while. It is one of the grandest way to start the day.
This is going to be a significant period for you. There can be turning points in your activities. You have the charm and the opportunities to get you by. A younger colleague will be supportive. He or she may help you in your tasks. Males in general can be a source of luck for you. Travel is likely this period. Your mind is restless and you want to break free from your day-to-day routine for a while. 
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