Maybe I've been asking God for the wrong person in my life.
God, I've always asked you (when I remember to ask you) for a pogi, straight, tall, funny, witty, promdi, God-fearing, twenty-something boyfriend. Yes, this has been going on for ages. Today, I admit that I've been asking you for the wrong person. I've realized that more than anyone in this world, I'd like to have a boss/supervisor who doesn't make my life a living hell. Hopefully, you'll let me have this person in my next career move. Yes, You heard it right: no more Piolo; just a boss worth working for.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Family Outing is In
Since 2004, Korean television shows to me mean Korean dramas like FullHouse, MyGirl, and MyLovelySam-soon. But after almost five years of English-subtitle-reading marathons, I'm now addicted to a new Korean show called FamilyOuting.
"Residents from the countryside are picked and given a free vacation for one night and two days. During this time, the [cast] and various additional guests form a 'family' and look after their house, experiencing the lives of these people. They must complete different chores and jobs, and play fun & hilarious games while they're at it."
And the show is hilarious indeed. So hilarious that I've found myself spending the weekends catching up on episodes (YouTube rocks!) and laughing out loud like a lunatic.
See, this is why I dig Korean TV shows more than Filipino TV shows: they're so original. While Philippine TV networks pride themselves in bringing home localized versions of foreign TV shows (like PinoyFactor, BigBrother, and Tagalized versions of Korean dramas), Korean TV networks seem to always think outside the box. I mean, take the concept for FamilyOuting. Who in the Philippines would've thought of bringing eight celebrities together, sending them off to the countryside for the weekend every week, and having them do chores that they wouldn't normally do on a regular basis? Genius. Add in a philanthropic spin to it and voila: one can't help but find meaning amongst all the craziness that goes into the show.
Pilipinas, get with the program and quit making foreign production companies richer. If you're really serious about all this network rivalry that's been going on forever, then do something about the quality and originality of your shows. Otherwise, I might be stuck in Korean TV land for a little while longer.
"Residents from the countryside are picked and given a free vacation for one night and two days. During this time, the [cast] and various additional guests form a 'family' and look after their house, experiencing the lives of these people. They must complete different chores and jobs, and play fun & hilarious games while they're at it."
And the show is hilarious indeed. So hilarious that I've found myself spending the weekends catching up on episodes (YouTube rocks!) and laughing out loud like a lunatic.
See, this is why I dig Korean TV shows more than Filipino TV shows: they're so original. While Philippine TV networks pride themselves in bringing home localized versions of foreign TV shows (like PinoyFactor, BigBrother, and Tagalized versions of Korean dramas), Korean TV networks seem to always think outside the box. I mean, take the concept for FamilyOuting. Who in the Philippines would've thought of bringing eight celebrities together, sending them off to the countryside for the weekend every week, and having them do chores that they wouldn't normally do on a regular basis? Genius. Add in a philanthropic spin to it and voila: one can't help but find meaning amongst all the craziness that goes into the show.
Pilipinas, get with the program and quit making foreign production companies richer. If you're really serious about all this network rivalry that's been going on forever, then do something about the quality and originality of your shows. Otherwise, I might be stuck in Korean TV land for a little while longer.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Kaartehan Strikes Again
I had already told myself that I was going to stay at a hostel (for the very first time) in Seoul. $30/night for a private room in an expensive city? That's definitely a score. Plus, I'd get to meet new people, find a travel buddy or two, or at the very least, have someone to eat lunch with.
But, I researched too much and found a picture of the hostel's bathroom on flickR and now I'm considering the $70/night option at a hotel instead.
Tsk. How much does an arm or a leg sell for these days? ;P
But, I researched too much and found a picture of the hostel's bathroom on flickR and now I'm considering the $70/night option at a hotel instead.
Tsk. How much does an arm or a leg sell for these days? ;P
Friday, February 20, 2009
Booked 'Em, Danno!
Mon, March 30: Leave Seattle
Tue, March 31: Arrive Incheon
Tue, April 7: Arrive Narita
Thu, April 16: Back to Seattle
I'm in pure bliss right now. Oh the possibilities!
Tue, March 31: Arrive Incheon
Tue, April 7: Arrive Narita
Thu, April 16: Back to Seattle
I'm in pure bliss right now. Oh the possibilities!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The Geeks Come Out at Night
So after a month of receiving Tuchie (the iPod Touch), I finally decided to take it out of the box last weekend and let it do its thang. But little did I know that I had to do more than just hook those darn cables from Tuchie to Papa (the PowerBook G4).
It turned out that I needed iTunes v.8, but I couldn't upgrade it because Papa has an older operating system which can't take iTunes v.8 (did you follow all that?). Sneaky Mac folks trying to make more dough. And stupid me for not checking the specs before buying!
After much stress and counting pennies out of my piggy bank the last few days, Allen came to the rescue tonight and upgraded my OS to the latest and greatest Leopard (rawwwwwwr) OS. We got to the library at 7:30pm, but the library closed at 9pm so us two geeks were outside of the library doors, cheering Leopard to hurry up and prowl Papa already. Empty library, locked doors, two geeks, and one laptop emitting light from its screen. Talk about the geekiest thing I've done lately. Ahh, but it was all worth it.
Tuchie is now ready for international travel and Leopard on Papa is just plain s3xy. I'm officially cool, people.
It turned out that I needed iTunes v.8, but I couldn't upgrade it because Papa has an older operating system which can't take iTunes v.8 (did you follow all that?). Sneaky Mac folks trying to make more dough. And stupid me for not checking the specs before buying!
After much stress and counting pennies out of my piggy bank the last few days, Allen came to the rescue tonight and upgraded my OS to the latest and greatest Leopard (rawwwwwwr) OS. We got to the library at 7:30pm, but the library closed at 9pm so us two geeks were outside of the library doors, cheering Leopard to hurry up and prowl Papa already. Empty library, locked doors, two geeks, and one laptop emitting light from its screen. Talk about the geekiest thing I've done lately. Ahh, but it was all worth it.
Tuchie is now ready for international travel and Leopard on Papa is just plain s3xy. I'm officially cool, people.
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