Transformers: Re-live the childhood memories

When I was a kid I used to watch Transformers, the cartoon series, on television and I never missed an episode back then. That was a long time ago. But as of now, I can only remember two of the characters names: Optimus Prime and Megatron. I couldn’t remember the other names of the autobots and the decepticons. Maybe I didn’t care much of their names but only the story and their adventures.

I saw the movie Transformers 2 on big screen with a former officemate of mine and it left me astonished to see the once animated cartoon series turned into a live computer animated action movie. Michael Bay made huge improvements to the classic boxy look of the original Transformers. They are very hi-tech looking now. Thanks to CGI (Computer-generated image) technology and some robotics. Although there were so much special effects in the movie that may have distracted some audience to follow the plot, including me, the movie turned out great still and we were all very much impressed and entertained.

Farewell to the King of Pop

When my brother-in-law told me that Michael Jackson died I did not believe him right away.  I had to read the morning paper to confirm the news. It was true. The King of Pop died of cardiac arrest around 4am (Philippine time) on June 6, 2009. He was 50 years old. He was brought to UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles where doctors tried to revive him but it was believed that he suffered cardiac arrest in his home in Holby Hills.

Before he suffered a cardiac arrest, Michael Jackson was rehearsing for his supposed greatest comeback. Sad to say there were issues that came out recently that he faked his own death or he could have overdosed drugs.

Careless Whisper Fever

Careless Whisper is the song originally performed by George Michael in 1984. It was also co-written by Andrew Ridgely. It has a saxophone riff that sensually captures the ears of every listener.  It has been revived back on the airwaves these days because of the now popular Kho–Halili sex-video scandal. There were many revivals of the song that have been made but my favorites are the R&B remakes of Tamia and Dave Koz featuring Montell Jordan. Even Brian Mc Knight and Kenny G have their own rendition of the song.  In 2006 survey for the Britain’s Favorite Break-Up Song, “Careless Whisper” was on the sixth chart. Click here to listen to the track’s different version.

Below is the lyrics of the song.

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind
there’s no comfort in the truth
pain is all you’ll find

Should’ve known better

I feel so unsure
as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
as the music dies, something in your eyes
calls to mind the silver screen
and all its sad good-byes

I’m never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool

Should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
and waste the chance that I’ve been given
so I’m never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you

Time can never mend
the careless whispers of a good friend
to the heart and mind
ignorance is kind
there’s no comfort in the truth
pain is all you’ll find

I’m never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool

Should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
and waste this chance that I’ve been given
so I’m never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you

Never without your love

Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it’s better this way
We’d hurt each other with the things we’d want to say

We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But no one’s gonna dance with me
Please stay

And I’m never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool

Should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
and waste the chance that I’ve been given
so I’m never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you

(Now that you’re gone) Now that you’re gone
(Now that you’re gone) What I did’s so wrong
that you had to leave me alone

Gorgeous Paul Artadi

I came to pass by his tagged profile and saw some of his gorgeous photos. I then thought of writing something about this basketball hunk. Here are some important insights.

The 5′9″ Paul Anthony Dy Artadi was born on May 15, 1981 in Manila, Philippines. He first played with the  Red Warriors in University of the East , his alma mater. He had a nice team up with James Yap during their UAAP years. After college, he was drafted by the Purefoods Tender Juicy team Giants last 2004. Later on, he played with the Barangay Ginebra Kings as point guard (#16) from 2007 up to present. It was with Barangay Ginebra where he had shown his best job in the PBA. He was dubbed as the “Kid Lightning” inside the court because of his quickness.

Resignation from adulthood: Is there such a thing?

Have you ever thought of resigning from adulthood or adult responsibilities? If it was as easy as quitting a job then I would probably say yes to this. However, it is more than just a job. The fact that life is really heading towards growing up and facing responsibilities, it is very impossible to tender such resignation. Every stage of life is a learning process and we must be aware of the things that are happening around us each day. Responsibilities are there whether we like them or not. Responsibilities come along when we are old enough to handle them. We can only pass on our responsibilities when we can’t handle them anymore because of old age.

If it is only possible, it would be nice to return to a time when life was simple…like going back to being 5 years old again…hanging out at Mc Donald’s…eating hamburgers, fries and M&Ms…taking a nap under the shade of a tree on a hot summer day…making paper boats and letting them float on the muddy waters during rainy days…thinking that life’s so colourful and sweet…and many more. Those were the days when our set of responsibilities was just to eat, sleep and play. Aside from this easy set of responsibilities, we’re also given some more easy responsibilities. We would try to be good sons and daughters to our parents. We would obey and be responsible enough in doing what was asked of us. We would be happy of small things given to us. We would believe that everyone was honest and good.

As we grow older from being kids, we would try to stay good and responsible. But what if the people around us are not that good or responsible anymore? What if they’ve changed somehow over the years? If so, then life’s getting a bit harder as we grow older because they affect us each day of our lives. Sometimes we tend to be pessimists too if there are people around us who are pessimists. Sometimes we get hurt if people around us are dishonest or they spread lies and gossips about us. We would also get mad if people around us are insensitive and selfish. Same is true if they expect too much from us. Sometimes we get sad when some people fool or use us or they make empty promises. Somehow, some grown-ups have forgotten already how to be children who believed in goodness and love. Maybe at this point, some of us may have the urge to shout “how can I continue providing for my children if my husband ran away with another woman?” or “how could my partner be so insensitive with my needs?” or “how can I work in this company if some people are spreading dirty lies about me?” We can go on and on shouting different things and let us be drowned with our own misery or we can just say “I won’t be affected by the people around me. I will be responsible enough to face life with all its challenges with goodness and love still in my heart like a little child.”

Meteors vs. Niños; I’ve watched this game

I am not really a fan of basketball but I watched this game between the Cagayan de Oro Meteors versus the Cebu Niños which was held last April 12-14, 2009 at Xavier University Gymnasium. Both were fighting for the 2009 Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference II National Finals.  This was the very first ball game I witnessed all my life. I was accompanied by a friend of mine who played before in the Jojo Lastimosa Basketball Cup.

There’s a funny twist behind this picture, the ones who took it actually was an ex turned friend of mine. He knew that I have a slight crush on this guy and he asked Jun Muños to take a pose with me after the game.

Beside me is Mark Yee former # 28 of Mis. Or Meteors, who recently joined the PBA and he’s now playing with Burger King.

This is Anthony Servinio, one of the commentators of the MVBA broadcast panel.

I have been so lucky to take a pose with Governor Oscar Moreno after the game.

It was a fun-filled game indeed. I never regretted watching it despite of the crowded place and the extreme heat inside the gymnasium. After that three – day game I am looking forward to witness more of the Meteors game.

Cagayan de Oro, The City Where I Want To Be

I’ve been thinking about leaving this city after all the ugly things that happened to me. Everywhere I go there is either a good or a bad memory to remember. One of the reasons why I want to leave the city and find my future somewhere else is my very bad breakup with my ex. This is one of the bad things I’ve always hope to forget.

When I was still working at StickyMedia Solutions, Inc., I joined our team building event at Mapawa Adventure Park. During that time, I remembered an officemate asked me what do I really want to do at that very moment. I answered I would like to leave Cagayan de Oro and just ran away from my past but I know the past will always haunt me wherever I go. Since I couldn’t ran away, I guess it would be good to just stay for a while and face all the hurt and let my heart heal in time. This part of my life was an open book and he knew what I had been through. He then told me that I was brave enough to endure everything. With that, tears just fell down from my eyes. Maybe I’m not prepared for my departure after all. I will certainly miss my friends and all the people I got involved with in my life. Maybe opportunities to go abroad can wait.

I remembered a part of a song from the TLC girl band which goes like “Don’t go chasing waterfalls… Please stick to the rivers and lakes that you’re used to…” Somehow these lines serve as my guiding lines telling me that I should just stay for a while in this place and maybe someday I’ll find myself on the right track again. life is full of surprises. I also believe someday God will give me a special gift or a special surprise that can make me smile this time.