Patintera is busy navigating the corporate world at the moment.
Happy birthday to my father."We are guilty — all of us — between the war in Iraq and the environment," he continued. "We're damned, if we don't fix this. With this record, I'm just throwing my hands up in the air, going, 'I guess we're just going to f--- this sh-- up, and ruin the planet.' It's a little less optimistic and more inspired by frustration and anger toward what we're doing. It comes from a way darker place, and it's heavy — the first three songs are really heavy, and I'm proud of that. I miss that in music. I don't want to pigeonhole myself, but it's almost like a heavy U2 record."
The problem with being too philosophical is that it can be easy to get caught up in your own thoughts. Think too much about people's motivations and societal complications right now, and you will get overwhelmed by the sheer scope of things. Instead, turn your philosophical scope down to a pinpoint of light, and let it illuminate your personal life. For now, just focus on the people in your life and what they're thinking about. That will make you feel like you can make a difference.
25. U2: Rattle and Hum (Paramount Pictures)
This was the 1980s answer to Zeppelin's The Song Remains the Same: The world's biggest rock stars acting out their fantasies -- except instead of knights or wizards, U2 just wanted to be Americans. They rock out with B.B. King, visit Sun Studios in Memphis and play a rooftop gig in L.A. -- Bono even commands, "Edge, play the blues!" Sure, the Irish rovers get carried away with their reverence for the Elvis-Dylan-Hendrix tradition. But they live up to it with "All I Want Is You," possibly their finest song. (Although it was used even better in Reality Bites.)
In other news, the Lambda Lambda Lambda fraternity just moved in next door to the office I work in. It will be interesting to see what kind of personalities and characters will show up at their doorstep every time they throw "parties". Also, I 
don't know if the two resident xenophobes, Anang Anay and Bokyong Blowfish, will turn congenial even with their bayfront view. They've been like moles in the hole for quite a while now, you see, and the sunlight rarely catches their eyes. Might make things worse. It's still possible, right?
You will find it rewarding to connect with people today and give a bit of yourself.
There is an educational component to the advice you dole out to friends today -- passing on your hard-learned information is something you take seriously, and rightfully so. Is the idea of your being a teacher so far-fetched? Not really -- in some ways, you were born to be one. You have a natural patience, a gift for compassion, and a great memory. You will find it rewarding to connect with people today and give a little bit of yourself.
2He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Spent most of the past week viewing U2 concert DVDs and could not help noticing the slow-down in Bono's laps on the ramp over the years.
Most people would not be inclined to dismiss Ratatouille as a waste of terrabytes specifically because it's a Pixar movie, for Pete's sake. But I just couldn't find it in me to be excited over this one when I first saw its trailer. So it's a rat and he can cook, very big deal. I was waiting to be intrigued by its chief human character and, as I had found out, that was not the way to go.
We uzified the MTV VJ Hunt Finals at the Mall of Asia last week and let me tell you it was painful to watch. What a bunch of nervous wrecks! Wow. That just tells me whatever amount of chutzpah got them to audition in the first place quickly dissolved when they stepped in front of a live audience. So I guess that means no Pinoy version of TRL for now.
Anyhow, Sib, former JackTV looney tune and two other girls got the job. (I still think he looks like that Tolits kid from the Surf detergent commercials.) His posse were the loudest. It's high time they took in someone who spoke straight Tagalog on his own! MTV needs a makeover really bad.
The Dawn came next. I saw Buddy Zabala go up first and looked for Francis Reyes. There were so many guys setting up the equipment I hardly recognized him with his black Les Paul. Or at least I think it was that.
They played three songs and I was hoping they'd play 'Tulad ng Dati'. Not this time.
The highlight of this tradition--the thing that draws T.L. yokels hightailing it back--is, of course, the parada. I describe it as a religious ritual with elements of the Love Parade minus the hedonistic dogma.The Bottom Line
Be careful about whom you open up to. Do you really know who you are dealing with?
I managed to put together a few photos of the TPI in various stages of tomfoolery. They're poignant reminders of just how much we've grown up. I dare anyone mention weight! LOL Really now, are you guys serious? It's crazy stuff but whatever...bring on the munchies. Yeah!Portrait of an ISFP - Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving(Introverted Feeling with Extraverted Sensing)ISFPs live in the world of sensation possibilities. They are keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. They have a strong aesthetic appreciation for art, and are likely to be artists in some form, because they are unusually gifted at creating and composing things which will strongly affect the senses. They have a strong set of values, which they strive to consistently meet in their lives. They need to feel as if they're living their lives in accordance with what they feel is right, and will rebel against anything which conflicts with that goal. They're likely to choose jobs and careers which allow them the freedom of working towards the realization of their value-oriented personal goals.ISFPs tend to be quiet and reserved, and difficult to get to know well. They hold back their ideas and opinions except from those who they are closest to. They are likely to be kind, gentle and sensitive in their dealings with others. They are interested in contributing to people's sense of well-being and happiness, and will put a great deal of effort and energy into tasks which they believe in.ISFPs have a strong affinity for aesthetics and beauty. They're likely to be animal lovers, and to have a true appreciation for the beauties of nature. They're original and independent, and need to have personal space. They value people who take the time to understand the ISFP, and who support the ISFP in pursuing their goals in their own, unique way. People who don't know them well may see their unique way of life as a sign of carefree light-heartedness, but the ISFP actually takes life very seriously, constantly gathering specific information and shifting it through their value systems, in search for clarification and underlying meaning.ISFPs are action-oriented individuals. They are "doers", and are usually uncomfortable with theorizing concepts and ideas, unless they see a practical application. They learn best in a "hands-on" environment, and consequently may become easily bored with the traditional teaching methods, which emphasize abstract thinking. They do not like impersonal analysis, and are uncomfortable with the idea of making decisions based strictly on logic. Their strong value systems demand that decisions are evaluated against their subjective beliefs, rather than against some objective rules or laws.ISFPs are extremely perceptive and aware of others. They constantly gather specific information about people, and seek to discover what it means. They are usually penetratingly accurate in their perceptions of others.ISFPs are warm and sympathetic. They genuinely care about people, and are strongly service-oriented in their desire to please. They have an unusually deep well of caring for those who are close to them, and are likely to show their love through actions, rather than words.ISFPs have no desire to lead or control others, just as they have no desire to be led or controlled by others. They need space and time alone to evaluate the circumstances of their life against their value system, and are likely to respect other people's needs for the same.The ISFP is likely to not give themself enough credit for the things which they do extremely well. Their strong value systems can lead them to be intensely perfectionist, and cause them to judge themselves with unneccesary harshness.The ISFP has many special gifts for the world, especially in the areas of creating artistic sensation, and selflessly serving others. Life is not likely to be extremely easy for the ISFP, because they take life so seriously, but they have the tools to make their lives and the lives of those close to them richly rewarding experiences.
Godric, my first nephew ever (don't wear it out), was born May 8, 2007 at 3:40 pm. He is currently getting ready to move in with his parents but is also open to being the next Jolie-Pitt.SAY GOODBYE
NOT KNOWING WHEN
THE TRUTH IN MY WHOLE LIFE BEGAN
SAY GOODBYE
NOT KNOWING HOW TO CRY
YOU TAUGHT ME THAT
AND I'LL REMEMBER
THE STRENGTH THAT YOU GAVE ME
NOW THAT I'M STANDING ON MY OWN
I'LL REMEMBER
THE WAY THAT YOU SAVED ME
I'LL REMEMBER
INSIDE I WAS A CHILD
THAT COULD NOT MEND A BROKEN WING
OUTSIDE I LOOKED FOR A WAY
TO TEACH MY HEART TO SING
AND I'LL REMEMBER
THE LOVE THAT YOU GAVE ME
NOW THAT I'M STANDING ON MY OWN
I'LL REMEMBER
THE WAY THAT YOU CHANGED ME
I'LL REMEMBER
I LEARNED
TO LET GO
OF THE ILLUSION
THAT WE CAN POSSESS
I LEARNED TO LET GO
I TRAVEL IN STILLNESS
I'LL REMEMBER HAPPINESS
I'LL REMEMBER
AND I'LL REMEMBER
THE LOVE THAT YOU GAVE ME
NOW THAT I'M STANDING ON MY OWN
I'LL REMEMBER
THE WAY THAT YOU CHANGED ME
I'LL REMEMBER
NOW I'LL NEVER BE AFRAID TO CRY
NOW I FINALLY HAVE THE REASON WHY
I'LL REMEMBER
Child, do not be weary with the troubles of this world. I have overcome.Are you listening? Are you getting this? Maybe you've been going too fast.
Hala, sige! Lumayas kayong lahat at magsiksikan kayo sa Boracay! At huwag na kayong babalik! I love Manila when it’s empty. No traffic, no noise (manageable levels of pasyon sung to the tune of Boom Tarat), cleaner air. I make this suggestion every year at Lent; no one ever listens to me, but I’ll say it again: Let’s barricade Metropolitan Manila so everyone who went on vacation can’t return to clog it! If they want to come in, they have to present a Manila visa. Which doesn’t exist so they’re barred forever nyahahaha!
Maundy is from a Latin word meaning "Mandate" or Commandment. It reminds us that on the Thursday before Jesus Christ was crucified he instituted the Holy Communion at the Last Supper. At that Supper he commanded his disciples to continue with this celebration of Holy Communion as a way of remembering what his death accomplished. He also commanded his disciples to serve others by using the image of the washing of the feet of his disciples.
Your friends gravitate toward you. They don't need anything; they only want to be near you. Tonight could feature an entertaining emergency. A simple recipe can get you out of a bind.
The sports press plays this same tune every four years, with the advent of the World Cup. ESPN ran an ad during the 2006 World Cup in which U2's Bono gravely informed the audience: "It's a simple thing. Just a ball and a goal. But once every four years that simple thing drastically changes the world. It closes the schools, closes the shops, closes the city, stops a war. A simple ball fuels the passion and pride of nations, gives people everywhere something to hope for, gives countries respect where respect is in short supply and achieves more than the politicians ever could. Once every four years a ball does the impossible."
This, of course, is nonsense. Soccer, like anything else, can be the basis for politics -- common interest is a valuable political tool. But soccer is not all that important a common interest. No long-lasting peace between two deeply divided groups will ever be built around soccer.
superdeluxenoneofyourfriendshaveit uber limited edition CD-DVD. Yes, the one with the Vertigo '05 Milan concert!! Yyyeaahhh!!
MCA Music will screen U2's Milan Vertigo Tour concert at the Greenbelt 3 Cinema 1 next Tuesday, January 30th. I only found out about this when I got in this morning and started browsing the papers. Apparently, PulsePH is also giving away passes.Main Set: Vertigo, I Will Follow, The Electric Co., Elevation, New Year's Day, Beautiful Day, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, All I Want Is You, City of Blinding Lights, Miracle Drug, Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own, Love and Peace or Else, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Bullet the Blue Sky, Miss Sarajevo, Pride, Where the Streets Have No Name, One
Encore(s): Zoo Station, The Fly, With or Without You, Original of the Species, All Because of You, Yahweh, Vertigo
The only way to get in is to win passes from a contest at the one radio station I don't have any drones in. But no worries, as of this writing, I scored two of these precious invites and will be picking them up in the next couple of days.
