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I read in a local teeny-bopper magazine an article quizzing you if you know a great deal about boys. Of course, the tips are so passé - wear natural colors as make-up and the rubber stamp advice: JUST BE YOURSELF.

But, the worst thing I ever read: "Boys don't go for girls who look like they have issues with themselves. They go for uncomplicated types." And the author goes on and on, saying that she said doesn't mean that guys like the boring and plain janes.

But, what does the above statement imply? That almost - if not all - guys are neanderthals, they scurry away when they see women of character. I, for one, completely disagree with this author although what I see around is a blatant proof of what this author wrote.

Maybe, the readers of Meg or Candy are just dull.

Disclaimer: No offense to the buyers who just browse the mag for make-up tips.

[Predation]

I follow you,
my unknowing prey,
I, the invisible beast,
prowling.
Lucky you don't have eyes
at the back of your head,
you're blind as a bat to my
stalking.
My thirsts intensify,
my sallow skin hot.
Every muscle
twitching
With my fangs licked,
I hunt you down,
watching your next move,
waiting.
Claws dug deep
into the soil,
my feet spring to life,
running.
We are so close now,
I'm breathing down
upon your neck,
wanting.
You become still
making out what
I'm about,
feeling.
You look around with
your eyes closed,
you walk away,
seeing
nothing.

I love you. I'd die for you.
But, I wouldn't and couldn't live for you.

We mix well, you and I
Are you a bad man?
You asked me to take
a sniff of hashish
Do I need a drug to get high?
Brushing your skin
against mine is enough
high I can take for a day
You bring out the
moon in me. You chew
off my heart, eating
hungrily apiece
Craters and craters
of desire stretching
How clever, my heart
gets bigger.

I was going over my stuff when I saw a filer from last summer's academic ordeal. My philosophical foundations notebook. Then, I saw several amusing poems at the back. Just posted one.

I tried hard to put my acads first last semester. As usual, the ardor burned out in the last two weeks of the sem. Really stupid things that can make me fail in the following courses:

HE100 (read: Family Life and Societal Development)

Believe it or not, I wasn't able to take the final exam because I was so wrapped up in tabulas (yes, tabulas!). I disconnected at about 4 AM and woke up at 10 AM. I discovered three days after that we had an exam. I frantically called one of my groupmates.

She dropped the bomb: Buencamino doesn't give re-examinations. Penny (a classmate) was 40 minutes late and she did not allow her to take the exam. Bumawi na lang daw sa SLA (Service Learning Activity).

I WAS MORTIFIED! To top that, my SLA that's supposed to compensate for my exams sucked big time! That paper had to contain at least 6 pictures of the student with the subject (a family belonging to the low-income group). I forgot to bring my pictures on the day of submission! My batchmates and I had plans to go to ukay-ukay's in Cubao to shop for the Red Cross Youth induction. So, I can't go back all the way to Pasay then to Diliman! Guess what, she doesn't accept LATE papers! I was forced to attach the negatives because I was saving my cash for clothes.

EXPECTED GRADE: 2.5 or lower

EDSP121 (Creativity)

The course title is deviously deceiving. Many non-educ majors have been ensnared to take and pay for this 3-unit course and get sorely disappointed. No, disappointed is an understatement. More like throwing a monkey wrench into the works! This course has only one professor and that's Mrs. Erlinda Camarra, a straw-haired, mad-scientist type who snaps at her students for being
slow. Anyway, we are required to submit a creative output that has been made through delicate thought processes and dedication. I did not submit my creative output because I was too lazy to go to her office since we did not have classes for the whole September. We resumed classes on the last friday of September, but I was too drunk and was asleep the whole day.

EXPECTED GRADE: 5.0 or INC
(Oh God give me a three!)


But, I like to redeem myself. I got 1.0-1.5's on my Developmental Psych papers and exams. My method of teaching was deemed commendable in EDR110 (Teaching Reading and Literature). I completed all the requirements in EDCO101 (Counselling) and I TOOK THE FINALS!

The worst part is yet to come:

I keep a journal (analog and portable) where I write and sketch mundanity. I mentioned my not-taking-the-finals thingy and I think my mom read the damn thing. It was inside my backpack, which I believed she rummaged through! This is her favorite activity - going through her children's stuff and compromising their privacy. She said she was going to ground me and will make me go home everyday if I get a 5. That means I can't rent a room near UP anymore. Bummer.

Yes! I am going to meet someone tomorrow to buy Bjork's Greatest Hits Collection for only P200. Hope its working. ^_^ What a bargain!

Anyway, I grazed the house for a week now - like cattle. I fed on left-overs and mostly biscuits hidden inside the fridge for a considerable while. I only left the house to take out the garbage and buy load. That's it. I'm starting to think molds are growing on my skin. Good thing I'm going out tomorrow.


* I'm getting fond of my old addiction. It's not smoking or anything. Just playing trivia at IRC. Haha.
* I discovered a new bathing cream.
* My mom gave me a new phone to use with my globe sim. I don't know if its going to be for good, but its working.
* I'm getting fatter. Too much body immobility. I'm starting to rot.

I was surprised to see the inlay of Bjork's Greatest Hits. It has all her... i don't know what to call it.. sketches. The only artwork I understood was that of the last one called Portrait of Denial. This portrait is of a furry monster with a long tail and slender fingers. This creature also had a gaping mouth and black oval eyes that I unusually stared into for a couple of seconds when I first saw it. This not-so-cute furball also has a hand mirror attached to its body.

The line-up was amazing. I'm glad venus as a boy and big time sensuality were included in the album. :D My dad said she sounded creepy though. Too bad Aurora wasn't included in the line-up.

Its the first time I thoroughly digested one of her songs, Isobel. Sounded like a creepy bride.
My name, isobel
Married to myself
My love, isobel
Living by herself

I love Bjork.

Whew! After several hours of experimenting with colors and in a rewarding quest of a new photo host, I finally have a new lay-out! Took me a couple of hours figuring out how I will do it. The downside is - my backround picture takes a lot of time to download. The main text really complements the background photo, so wait for it if you can.

I have a whole 20 hours of leisurely comfort. After that, back to work. I will attend an Instructor's Training Course at the Red Cross Manila Chapter somewhere in Intramuros. It's going to be a whole god damn week, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

My friends and I were planning a weekend getaway at Batangas. Hope it pushes through. Argh!

Something's wrong with the background picture. I will figure this out next week. I have been browsing through deviantart and got a couple of pics I used for this blog. An example is a picture on your right.

I'm looking for great eyeglass frames. Like this pair of large aviation glasses. Where can I find such a wondrous invention? I have decided to check out the Store for all Seasons next week somewhere in Pasig. I will once again unleash the shopper in me and locate this treasure trove. If you dare to be well-dressed. Anyone wanna come with me?

I particularly love this avatar. I like doing outrageous things in the name of GRAMMAR!. I even made my own picture message from this avatar.

Anyway, I got a haircut about 30 minutes ago. When I get my hands on a pair of scissor, I will definitely make adjustments - like add bangs or something.

Where do I go to get a good hair dye?

So, if you guys have got nothing to do, go HERE to see great finds!

Today is the fourth day of the Philippine National Red Cross Instructor's Training Course and I'm so proud that I have survived the three-day ordeal.

Schedule:
Tuesday First Presentation
Wednesday Second Presentation (First Aid)
Thursday First Aid and Basic Life Support Practicals
Friday Group Presentation (Soft Tissue Injury)
Written Exam (First Aid)
Saturday Community CPR
Saturday (Nov 6) Final Presentation

Dang!