You know you're old when the baby you named years ago, is now asking you to name her very own baby!

And I had this thought, just a couple of days ago, about names and the naming game, when I read a very pretty name. I instantly visualized a fine lady... only to find out a little later that this name belongs to a girl who tries to reject her womanhood!

So, someday, when she embraces the bob-cut or boy-cut and every manly thing she can acquire for herself, she would be stuck with her name, Princess Cinderella. (I made up the name, of course...)

So, I thought of names that could be suitable, even when the little Junior decides to be Miss Talipapa in the future...

For example: Alex, Charlie, Drew... and lots more. There are, of course, many websites that offer a list nowadays, unlike in the olden days when they just give whatever name that pops out of their head when asked.

You can also try to flip open a dictionary and get from the words there like Justice and stuff. Just be careful not to use names that are being used for our domesticated furry friends =( please?

After all, you were given at least 9 months to give a proper name, don't just rely on what storm is raging or whatever political event that's currently on the news to base your child's name after.

Also, keep in mind that they'll become grandparents too, and won't it be too awkward to call on Grandma Sassy?

...and believe it or not, I bought those three for less than P150.00!

I've really wanted to read The Hobbit, I have it on my e-books lib, but my eyes often surrender to the bright light while reading e-books!

But then again...

Last week I had a dream, we were eating in a restaurant somewhere in Alabang raw. The crews were busy taking off used plates and everything else from our table, when the owner herself went to our table and started helping with the clean-up.

She looked up to us, and said, "Pwede bang bilisan nyo dahil maglilinis pa kami?" And I realized she looked exactly like Sister Emillie. So I flippantly told everyone on the table. "Oy, bilisan nyo raw!" and laughed. And serious as she was, she laughed with me too!

And when we all stood up, and I was still nibbling on a chocolate chip cookie, I asked her who made them as they were delicious. She said "Ako!" with a smile. So I exclaimed, "Nagbe-bake ka rin??" to which she just smiled.

The lady was about to go down the stairs (to their kitchen I think) when I told everyone how she resembles Sister Emillie. And everyone suddenly cried out, "Oo nga!" and "Kaya pala she looked familiar..."

I was really glad to have found someone who resembles her in so many ways, who looks exactly like her, (but of course in my dream it was her --even sounded like her!) And before my company and I left, she hugged me and whispered to me, "Hayaan mo, kahit kailan, hindi na kita paiiyakin..."

(Maybe because that day I missed her so much and cried like I did on the day she died.)

I wanted to stay where she was, but we had to go. So I told myself that I would always come visit her and get to know her, and love her as if she were my momster...

God, I really hope she exists!

Time check: 4:50 A.M.
Sleep time: ZILCH.

Care to know why?

Right now, my laptop's volume is turned to the highest level, and yet, the words are being drowned by the air conditioner's sound. Oh, no -- let me rephrase:

...the words are being drowned by the air conditioner's NOISE.

Imagine yourself in a propeller jet. The sound is like that, only --you are seated outside the plane.
Or you are very near or in front of a fan. A. Big. Industrial. Fan.

And here's the best deal, this is the SUITE ROOM. I actually upped myself because the price difference between the EXECUTIVE  and the SUITE ROOM is so small. A cab fare will be more expensive from any SM to any other nearest SM.

Anyway, I called the receptionist and asked if I can be transferred, even if I had to be downgraded to the single standard ones (for I really want to sleep!) but was told there was none available right now.

So, here I am, awake and wanting to write a note-to-self and a friendly advice:

• The water smells like just a bit too much of red corpuscles. 
• The TV has less than 10 channels. (cable pa, partida!)
• No TV remote.
• Sheets are stained.
• The fixtures are worn.
• The loo is not at its natural color.
• The bathroom is an oxymoron. (The dark light.)

I am very attentive to hotel (or pension houses, inns, hostels, what-have-you's) reviews before checking in, and I know I have read some reviews about this one, but forgot, thanks to my reliable slate, and a last-minute change of decision.

Here's a good deal here though, they approve of late check-out  til 3PM! (but with a P50.00/hour rate!) The last two other hotels I've stayed in only gives 'til 1 PM with no extra charge... ^_^

Whoever invented the phrase "Change is good" must really try this hotel for a rude awakening.

This has been a treat!

I have found a site to watch Meryl Streep and movies, and with the help of temporary files folder, I was able to save the video on my mac! I've always thought caches were useless ^_^

I woke up with a throbbing headache. and realized it was already 10 A.M. I don't know if my headache was caused by sleeping too much or less.

So I got up to make myself some coffee, and since the rain was pouring hard, all plans of going out to my grandmother's was mentally crossed-out. I transferred some pillows to the living room, brought my blanket with me and snuggled comfortably as I put on the Barbra Streisand 1994 concert on DVD.

The preparations were shown first, and then some people were interviewed, and their enthusiasm was just contagious, I felt the excitement in me to see Barbra grew.

And when she finally walked on stage, with the accompaniment of "The Way We Were" being played by the orchestra, I wanted to cry! She was really quite a vision...

So I just stayed there, laughing with her, smiling as she sang familiar songs. I suddenly found myself hugging the DVD cover.

I was giggling as she told her story when she first fell in love with Marlon Brando! I am that mababaw...

I wish I have more movies though, coz I've seen all I have, some more than twice. I'm starting to read a book to kill boredom! And that's really saying something...

I checked my DRAFT and saw some unpublished posts. So I published those which I think would be nice, and permanently deleted those which --I don't know, gives me creeps?

This one, I'm note sure what to do with it. A survey of some sort from a certain blogger named Kurash.

SO I decided to answer it and do some mental comparison of what and how I answered each question in 2008.

That was a good 5 years.

Survey#1

1.) Where were you when the ball dropped for 2007?
... Totally have no idea.

2.) What was the first thing you did this morning?
... Just like back in 2008, grabbed my phone.

3.) Do you love anyone?
... Like last 5 years and more, yes.

4.) Has the death of a celebrity ever made you cry?
... Nida Blanca and Cory Aquino's.

7.) What did you do this morning?
... Managed to stress myself up somehow,

8.) Who are more complicated, guys or girls?
... I think I've answered this before. Girls, of course.

9.) Have you ever done something malicious to someone as a revenge tactic?
... Never.

10.) Have you ever cheated on a partner or been the "other (wo)man"?
... Oops.

11.) What are the last two digits of your phone number?
... 31

12.) What was the last concert you attended?
... Still never been to one.

13.) Who was with you?
... No one.

14.) What is the last movie you watched?
... An Affair to Remember =)

15.) What/who do you dislike at the moment?
... What--craves. Who--I can think of 2 people.

16.) What food do you crave right now?
... Glad you asked! Pistachio ice cream.

17.) Did you dream last night?
... Yes but I forgot what about.

18.) What was the last TV show you watched?
... The RyzzaMae Show

19.) What is your favorite piece of jewelry?
... I don't own any. (not allowed)

20.) Name a friend who is just like you?
... I can think of two people.

21.) What's the last thing you ate/drank?
... Red iced tea.

24.) Are you on any medication?
... No.

25.) What side of the bed do you sleep on?
... Wall side.

26.) What color shirt are you wearing?
... Brown.

27) What color is your razor?
... I still don't own one.

28.) What is your favorite frozen treat?
... Still mango and vanilla.

29.) How many tattoos/piercings do you have?
... Just one on each earlobe.

30.) Whats your favorite store?
... Fully Booked.

31.) Are you thirsty right now?
... Not quite yet.

32.) Can you imagine yourself ever getting married?
... Still NO.

33.) Who's someone you haven't seen in a while and miss?
... Miss Mackenzie.

34.) What did you do last night?
... Slept.

35.) Do you care what people think about you?
... Same answer. (sometimes it affects me, most of the time i just can't care enough.)

36.) Have you ever done something to instigate trouble?
... I think so.

37.) What is your favorite city in the US/world?
... If it has to be in U.S. it has to be Los Angeles.

38.) Who do you have a crush on?
... Haha. Jacob the little boy from E.B.

39.) What is your favorite thing to do on a Friday night?
... That's supposed to be EATING OUT.

40.) Do you tend to attract the stalker-type?
... I had one or two before and it's really scary.

41.) What do you smell like right now?
... body shop's vanilla vanille. -- 2005 (Aww, I miss that smell! Right now, just shampoo!)

42.) What is your favorite color?
... Green is my all time favorite but for my things and clothes I like purple.

43.) Do you own any shows on DVD?
... Yes coz we watch a lot.

44.) Who is your favorite Friends character?
... That would be Phoebe Buffay. She is so ignorant of things, she's almost like Patrick! Pure and innocent. Except that Phoebe has a boyfriend.

45.) Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do?
... Depends on who said so.

46.) What books, if any, have made you cry?
... Believe it or not, 50 Shades of Grey. (Let me just say, it's the part where he first ... they first ... )

47.) Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat?
... I feel most guilty when I don't! =)

48) Can you say "I ate a llama" in Swahili?
... No.

49) When was the last time you had a haircut?
... Honestly, (not proudly) around the time this post was drafted.

50) What is the worst photo taken of you?
... Nothing so worst.



Survey#2

(wow, mamen, ang dami yata...)

Q: what's the last text message on your cell phone say?
... "Gudnyt" (thanks for reminding I have a cell!)

Q: whose bed did you sleep in last night?
... Still mine.

Q: name one thing that you do everyday?
... Pray.

Q: what's the color of your bedroom walls?
... Green.

Q: how much cash do you have on you right now?
... Zilch. I'm abed.

Q: what is your favorite part of the chicken?
... Wings.

Q: what's your favorite sports? (only one)
... Tabletennis.

Q: i can't wait till...?
... Same answer. 'Til I step on Guimaras Island.

Q: when was the last time you saw your mom?
... Two days ago.

Q: what did you have for dinner last night?
... Chicken.

Q: look to your left. What's there??
... Wall.

Q: whats the last piece of clothing you borrowed from someone?
... I don't borrow.

Q: what website(s) do you visit the most?
... Facebook. Youtube. LINS.

Q: do you have plants in your room?
... Nope.

Q: does anything hurt on your body right now?
... Thank God, wala.

Q: what city was your last taxicab ride in?
... Pasay City.

Q: recent time you were really upset?
... This afternoon.

Q: would you have a problem if your friend went after your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend?
... Not at all.



hay salamat natapos din kala ko di nako matutulog eh :))
(same sentiment 5 years after ^_^)

Yes, I am ready to BL❤G again!

And since POSTEROUS closed their site, and I've really been wanting to blog again, which better site to use than blogger? :)

But I had to change my blog name since I find the previous one so lame (kristellerain.blogspot.com) Anyway I've had that since June 6, 2005, I think.

I also don't want the rain anymore, so I'm recycling my Posterous site name.

It appeals better to me.

I am so back. =)