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NCIS addiction

andoyitok — Sun, 22 May 2011 06:10:16 +0000

Ever since Borski had introduced me to NCIS – the latest TV series that she had her sights on, you could say I was more than immediately hooked. Prior to that, we already had our addiction to other TV series. There was 24, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI. NCIS, like CSI, afforded us bits of trivia on crime solving, as well as a glimpse of the intricacies of forensics.

However, NCIS is unique from CSI in that they have injected quite an abundant bit of humor and witty banter on the latter, which I find to be quite enjoyable and sometimes just what is needed to spice up the show, and gives a not-too-serious feel to it. It is also not lacking in substance, as they have also injected it with episodes that affords the viewer a glimpse into the lives of each of the characters. Personally, I think I know Special Agent Gibbs so much, that when I meet him in person, I feel like giving him a hug. LoL.

How I wish I could get something of a souvenir from the show, like military coins perhaps. We were addicted to the point that my younger sister, a nurse, wants to be a forensic pathologist. LoL. Now, wouldn’t that be something?

Avatar: The Last Airbender

andoyitok — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:08:50 +0000

Excited! That is how I feel anticipating the release of this movie. Borski and I have been fans of this series from Nickelodeon, and it has been part of our bonding time and our movie marathons at home. This story is about the boy, Aang, the last surviving member of a once great nation, the Airbenders. I particularly like the concept of them being able to bend the elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Aang is the Avatar, a special person who can bend all of the elements, and he is tasked with restoring balance to the universe. In the cartoons, Borski and I found the character of Toph very entertaining with all her dry humor and sarcasm. I hope they get to capture that also in the wide screen version.

I remember being so excited when I first saw the trailer they released on the wide screen. Borski has been bugging me that we should watch this on 3-D, or else she would be mad at me. LoL. The last I heard, they’d be showing this in July. Watch out for it. =)

Window shopping with sparkling eyes

andoyitok — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:58:28 +0000

Every time I get a chance to roam around the mall (which is quite often when I am in Manila), I never fail to drop by the appliances store. I’ve had my eye on the Samsung 40″ LCD TV for quite sometime now. Ask Borski. LoL.

Just like my infatuation with shoes, I usually go back again and again, just checking out the merchandise until I have managed to convince myself that indeed it is a good buy. Is that the opposite of impulsive? LoL. I guess so.

Playing Mafia Wars on my Blackberry Storm 2

andoyitok — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:28:43 +0000

I am excited to have made a discovery, thanks to Google! Hehe. I have recently discovered how to play Mafia Wars on mobile, thanks to the Bolt Browser I have downloaded over the internet. Mafia Wars is one of the more popular game applications on the social networking site Facebook.

If any of you are interested, Bolt Browser can be downloaded here.

(Still) Window Shopping

andoyitok — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:37:33 +0000

After hearing mass today, I went on and engaged in my favorite pastime in Manila – window shopping. LoL. And the object of my fancy — the 40″ LCD TV that has been quite on my radar this past few months, especially since we have already gotten our WD HD TV Media Player. Borski and I have quite agreed that a 40″ LCD TV would certainly be the logical partner for this gadget. We had that part figured out for ourselves.

The only thing we haven’t quite agreed on, is how best to display this gadget. I am thinking along the lines of “wall mount.” I guess we’ll have to check out some online wall mounts and select the most appropriate tv stand.

You never know, the LCD TV might just be under the Christmas tree. LoL.

81st Annual Academy Awards: Nominees

borski — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:47:54 +0000

Watch The Oscars on the 22nd of February 2009 LIVE 5PT/8ET on abc.

The nominees of best actor, best supporting actor, best actress, best supporting actress and best picture are as follows:

Richard Jenkins – THE VISITOR

Frank Langella – FROST/NIXON

Sean Penn – MILK

Brad Pitt – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Mickey Rourke – THE WRESTLER

Amy Adams – DOUBT

Penélope Cruz – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA

Viola Davis – DOUBT

Taraji P. Henson – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Marisa Tomei – THE WRESTLER

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Beijing Olympics (08.08.08)

borski — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:38:59 +0000

“One World, One Dream”

The number 8 symbolizes wealth in Chinese, which is why the 2008 Summer Olympics will be celebrated in Beijing starting today until August 24, 2008. Today’s date not just reflects one 8 but three 8′s in a row. To add more oomph luck for good measure, the organizers added an extra eight by scheduling the opening ceremony at 8 p.m today. This means that, as of this writing, we have 30 minutes more to go to before the grand opening ceremony. Be updated with the news all about the Beijing Olympics, visit the Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 8-24, 2008.

Thousands of couples have also planned and tied the knot today, an auspicious day for weddings (and births as well). In fact, one of my colleagues exchanged wedding vows at 4PM this afternoon. And as I was sleeping my ass off to my heart’s content, I missed her ceremony because I woke up at 5PM already and I decided not to go there anymore (I know she will understand). The wedding ceremony may be finished by then anyway. I am sure that many banquet halls, hotels and gardens are flooding with guests at the moment. Lucky indeed for the owners!

Trying oh so hard

andoyitok — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:13:33 +0000

Found this off of the Miami Herald.

Kira Kashie Brooks dreamed of becoming the next Miss USA.

But when she came up short on cash for the entry fee to the local pageant, the 22-year-old beauty didn’t look far to find a sponsor.

Her employer, the Coral Springs Police Department, unknowingly footed the bill for Brooks’ aspirations — along with nearly $5,000 of personal expenses the 5-foot-11 beauty put on her city credit card in 2006.

On Thursday, Brooks pleaded no contest to grand theft and was sentenced to three years’ probation — putting an end to her quest for fame and fortune.

You can read more of the story here.

Talk about trying so hard. I personally believe that each of us has to have his own goals in life, our own dreams, our own reason for living. I have read about it somewhere that a man without a goal in life, is someone who has no future. However, I guess this case would probably be classified as ‘having dreamt too much, and stupidly pursuing it.” She still has her future before her, for now, she has to learn her lesson. And I hope she does too.

Australian blogger reaches a broader audience through TV

borski — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:52:39 +0000

Australian blogger Brian Gorrell has reached the celebrity status in the Philippines. From his mainstream media blog account, he now reaches a broader audience through national television. The Philippines’ top-rated network ABS-CBN sent Gigi Grande, Australian news bureau chief, to Australia to interview Gorell in his own sanctuary, Bethel Park.

The ABS-CBN interview with Brian Gorrell was aired last April 1, 2008 on TV Patrol, Bandila and a number of programs on ANC; his story was posted on ABS-CBN’s official website as well. Gorrell has HIV, seeks to retrieve the $70,000 he purportedly lost to DJ (his Filipino ex-lover) by deceit, owns Bethel Park and maintains a phenomenally popular blog. Read more about Gorrell here, here and here.

Let me know of your thoughts about Gorell and his side of story by posting your comments.