Presuppose-story Conclusions

Like Courtney Benefiel (DIC's Fyrestorm), I was so bored on a Monday afternoon and went to read blogs on my blogroll. I read Courtney's Online Quizzes and so, I ended up taking the same quizzes. I also read Harvey Ong's and looks like he was recently up to some online quizzes as well. Now I'll present you with "the almost" the same stuff. He he, talk about copy cat.

Which Winnie the Pooh Character Are You?

You are Winnie the Pooh. Oh, bother. You are sweet, simple, and popular for your honesty and goodwill. Though you may be the biggest personality in the woods, you sometimes need the help of others in the brains department!

WTF. Me a sweet ass? No way!



What City Should You Live In?

You should live in New York City. America's largest city will ensure that you will blend into the crowd. You are the brooding type--introspective, creative, and eccentric--and NYC's cutting-edge, individualistic culture and ambience will appeal to you.

New York City? Kewl.


Which Disney Princess Are You?

You are Pocahontas. You defy convention and sometimes do what is considered taboo. Unfortunately, others do not always appreciate your differences, so it's good that you are so strong-willed. You are loyal and you believe in fate. Your true love will find you one day.

Hmm Pocahontas... At least I get to do what others consider as non-traditional. That's interesting. And, I've already found my true love.


What Kind of Drink Are You?

You are a Pint of Beer. You're happy with who you are. Sure, you may not be the 'sophisticated' and 'refined' type, but at least you're real. You don't let the little things get to you, and you have a good time no matter what life throws at you. Keep it up.

Great. Me a beer. I love beer better that hard liquor (cause am not allowed to drink any of these stuff anymore) so I guess that would do.



What Car Would You Be?

You would be a Mini Cooper. Everywhere you go, you turn heads with your charm and charisma. You're no deep thinker, but taking life seriously can be such a drag!

Cute! Hee hee, am a charmer? Nice.

Which Peanuts Character Are You?

You are Sally Brown. You may not be the most ambitious person, but life isn't supposed to be hard! You are relaxed and easy-going, but you can hold your ground when you want, too.

I dunno who Sally Brown is. Just Snoopy.



Which Type of Music Should You Listen To?

You should listen to Alternative Rock. You never like to do what everyone else does. If your way is better, who cares if it's popular? In fact, your uniqueness is fast garnering you some increasingly passionate fans!

Rock in general is always good.



I guess that's about it.

Let These Words Speak For Me

After a while I learned the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul,
And I learned that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security,
And I began to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises,
And I began to accept my defeats with my head up and my eyes open, with the grace
of an adult, not the grief of a child,
And I learned to build all my roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain
for plans,
After a while I learned that even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So I'll plant my own garden and decorate my own soul, instead of waiting for someone to
bring me flowers.
And I learned that I really can endure... that I really am strong,
And I really do have worth.

- as taught to me by Ann Landers

I Am Worth A LOT

In a brief conversation, a man asked a woman he was pursuing, "What kind of man are you looking for?"

She sat quietly for a moment before looking him in the eye and asked, "Do you really want to know?"

Reluctantly, he said, "Yes."

She began to expound...

"As a woman in this day and age, I am in a position to ask a man what he can do for me that I can't do for myself. I pay my own bills. I take care of my household without the help of any man...or woman for that matter. I am in the position to ask, "What can you bring to the table?"

The man looked at her. Clearly he thought that she was referring to money.

She quickly corrected his thought and stated, "I am not referring to money. I need something more."

"I need a man who is striving for perfection in every aspect of life."

He sat back in his chair, folded his arms, and asked her to explain.

She said, "I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection mentally because I need conversation and mental stimulation. I don't need a simple-minded man."

"I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection spiritually because I don't need to be unequally yoked... believers mixed with unbelievers is a recipe for disaster."

"I need a man who is striving for perfection financially because I don't need a financial burden. I am looking for someone who is sensitive enough to understand what I go through as a woman, but strong enough to keep me grounded."

"I am looking for someone who I can respect. In order to be submissive, I must respect him. I cannot be submissive to a man who isn't taking care of his business. I have no problem being submissive... he just has to be worthy. God made woman to be a helpmate for man. I can't help a man if he can't help himself."

When she finished her spiel, she looked at him. He sat there with a puzzled look on his face. He said, " You're asking a lot."

She replied, "I'm worth a lot."

Call Me Hypochondriac, But My Childhood Is Over

"Childhood's over the moment you know you're gonna die." - Top Dollar (The Crow, 1994)

Now I'm more scared than ever.

I struggled to read the latest news online earlier. I was too scared to read. A misjudged blast in Glorietta 2 in Makati City killed 4 people (and its increasing by the minute). F*ck. That's right beside Park Square 2 Terminal where I take my ride home everyday. It felt like Death reminded me about something...

I voluntarily took absence from my visits to the doctor. I am bleeding inside. I have a polyp somewhere in me. I was scheduled for biopsy a few months back but the medical pre-requisites were just too overwhelming. The initial tests were like death itself! I am so f*cked up. My hands are cold right now. The biopsy result would tell me where the polyp is situated and whether its benign or malignant. I'm praying it hasn't metastized yet.

I was still kind of well when I took my absence. But things are getting out of hand lately. Symptoms are making themselves obvious once again. I know, I'm one stubborn ass. I promised myself I'll be back by November. October is not yet over and then this blast happened.

"Oh i, oh, Im still alive
Hey, i, i, oh, Im still alive
Hey i, oh, Im still alive
Hey...oh..."

Pearl Jam sings Alive on my media player. What a coincidence. BS

I could've been one of those people who died. YES, thank God I am still ALIVE.

Fix Me Up

It gets crazy. Life does, I meant.

At work today, my instant messenger's status message tries to estimate the after-hitting-my-head-on-the-pavement effect of my life for the past 3 months: Sunshine burns if you get too much.

Don't get me wrong but I'm happy with the new guy. Damn, I am! Work is doing great too! The thing is, miniscule (I wish) details are starting to fall apart in my life as I try to build something else. *sigh*

One day am so happy then so sad the next. Wtf is happening?! I wanted to remind myself its all too normal to go through such stuff. Is it?

Despite being sick, despite having to send two siblings to school, despite having to pay bills, despite having to socially serve a fourth of my collegiate alma mater, despite having to prepare for the monster-in-law's imminent arrival, despite losing in two court battles over some land dispute and business venture, despite losing a bestfriend because he's being such a jerk *ugh*, despite being heartbroken for having to overcome such responsibilities -

directly or indirectly, I have to face everything with the grace of an adult... not with the grief of a child.