My Favorite TV Characters

The latest TV run is about to come to an end (Privileged will air its last episode soon, sob!), so I thought I'd go ahead and summarize the characters that have made watching absolute pleasure for me.

1. Marco (Privileged) - At the risk of sounding severely redundant, I'm just gonna say, keep 'em coming, Marco plotlines! I'm not yet convinced that Keith is perfect for him (protective much, Yms? hahaha), but I'm not complaining. Privileged with more Marco is always a hoot!

2. Will (Privileged) - The time of Nathan Scott, Justin Walker and Peter Petrelli has come and gone. To me at least, Will is now officially the swoon-worthiest of 'em all. He even trumps Robert Buckley! And I will take your side over Megan anytime, Will. Except I really don't get why you're so insecure about Charlie. He is just the best friend who happens to be a boy (debate again, Renil? :P). And now he's off the show. Awww...

3. Sage (Privileged) - I'm probably one of the ten people in the world who actually like her but I really do! Over Rose and Megan! And especially as Luis' girlfriend. Oops, redundant again. :)

4. Cooper (Private Practice) - I used to watch Private Practice and see Cooper as a non-character. Like someone brought in just to complete the circle of six. Yet lately, he has me genuinely touched, especially with how he has tried to win Charlotte over. And I now even appreciate him more than Pete. He had me sighing and saying "Oh, Coop!" in back-to-back episodes of Private Practice with his long speeches. He is also the bestest best friend in the world. Although I feel you too, Charlotte. I mean, seriously?! Hahaha. :)

5. Karen Darling (Dirty, Sexy, Money) - I used to not like her, thinking she's this dumb person. But the latest season of DSM had me thinking she really is the perfect one for Nick. But then of course they go ahead and cancel the show. Without closure. Mean people! Hahaha.

6. Mark and Lexi (Grey's Anatomy) - I am super rooting for them! They are severely adorable (not to mention incredibly gorgeous) on their own, but them as a couple? So so fun! And funny (yeah, that bit)! During the time when GA has taken a turn towards the crazy, these two have been the show's bright spot for me.

7. Alex (Grey's Anatomy) - Apparently, I'm still a sucker for reformed bad boy stories (even though I have concluded that they are myths and never happen in real life, haha). Alex has really just been incredibly great with Izzy. You rock, Alex! :)

8. Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl) - Blair is the number one reason why I watch Gossip Girl. Chuck Bass is just a far second. Them as a couple actually bridges the gap between 1 and 2 (yeah, I know there's this whole Nate thing brewing though) Mellow or harsh, the Queen B still rules this show! :)

Please, please, please come back to entertain me more. Don't disappoint! There's so much of that in the real world already. Hahaha. :)

Blog Resolutions

1. One quote a week.
2. Less surveys, more reviews (= reading more books, watching more movies, etc., etc.)
3. Less personal drama, more literary attempts (or drama-masqueraded literary attempts, haha)
   
4. More humor, less passive-aggressive hits

2,008 Things I Learned in 2008

Okay... I'm just bluffing. I'm sure I learned 2,008 things or more... but I can't list 'em all, right? Shall we highlight just 8 then? I don't think I have enough space for the other two thousand.

1.  Blogging is fun! :)

2.  There is a perfect pace for everything. I'm guessing somewhere between 3 days and 3 months. ;)

3.  It's possible to be just friends. Despite whatever.

4.  A little optimism is a good thing. And a lot of optimism is a great thing. Hahaha.

5.  Some people don't deserve second chances. They especially don't deserve a hundred. 

6.  Some will, some won't... So what? Someone else is waiting.

7.  I'm too old for sparks. Give me LIGHTNING. 

8.  Commitment is doing whatever it takes. No. Matter. What.

Learning is always fun, isn't it? Ahhh, the wonders of growing up! Hahaha. :) I wonder what lessons are in store for me in 2009... :P

12 Things I Learned in 12 Days

1. Not so fast. :)


2. Be sure before you tell the world.


3. You can't simplify the complicated. It's complicated for a reason.


4. Full disclosure is overrated. It won't protect you from the unexpected. (Did I just unwittingly rhyme? Ick!)


5. Some things are really nobody's fault.


6. It's really not irrelevant (double negative, I know :P).


7. Knowing there's something going on without knowing exactly what sucks bigtime.


8. Especially if you have to wait to know about it.


9. I care too much. Way too much.


10. I'm intuitive after all.


11. Closure is what you make it.


12. I still need to work on my snap judgement. Maybe I'll read Blink even if it will bore me to death.

P. S. I haven't blogged in 3 weeks??? Where have I been? Hahaha. :)

The 9-2-1 on 90210

I've been waiting for CW's spin off of the old Beverly Hills 90210 series entitled 90210 (shock!). The show is now on it's third episode but I've only been able to watch the two-episode pilot so far.

I give NINE reasons why the show might be worth watching:

1. Ryan, the English teacher is H-O-T. In a dorky sorta way. If only he shaved. :)

2. The girls are sooo thin they make not want to eat anymore. LOL. Of the girls, I'm liking Adrianna and Silver so far. Adrianna for her potential depth of character, and Silver for her witty sarcasm.

3. Some loose ends got me intrigued.

4. Ethan has the potential to grow on me.

5. Ty Collins is handsome in a surreal, could-he-be-gay-coz-he-seems-too-good-to-be-true sorta way.

6. Naomi's slap was amazing! :) I hope there's many more where that came from. Because sadly, she is still a far cry from Brooke and Blair.

7. Pretty cool remarks and witticisms so far. To quote a few:

"The harder the slap, the faster they get back." - Naomi

"Yeah, his cheating was really an act of love." - Silver

"...that's what blogs are supposed to do. Cause problems." - Silver

"Is that like I'm-just-not-that-into-you "I don't know" or is it more of a I'm-going-to-play-coy-and-make-him-sweat "I don't know"?" - Ryan

8. Shannen Doherty is on the show! I've missed her! Brenda's no Prue, but she'll do. :)

9. It's no Gossip Girl but it's pretty light watching compared to the alternating sickening and creepy sensations that OTH's latest season premiere gave me (I still can't believe OTH is turning out to be such a let down).

However, I see TWO potential problem spots:

1. The drama and humor transitions feel off at times. Like it's trying too hard to be hip.

2. The plot somehow projects a lack of depth that might make it difficult to sustain.

I'm nonetheless watching! :P My ONE request: Harry and Tracy's son better be a scorcher! :D

Hi Sis! :D

Nineteen years ago today, my mother gave birth to my first ever real live doll. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTIE! In honor of her 19th birthday, I give 19 reasons why my sister is the best:

19. She cleans up after the mess I create (in her room). And all I get is a frown and an “argh!” or a "Sis!" Wee!

18. I’m gonna be her sole maid of honor someday (yey!).

17. I can totally impersonate her over the phone. And vice versa.

16. She cries when I return to Manila after a vacation back home (postpartum or otherwise, hehe). Reminds me of the time I deliberately make her cry when she was a baby because it sounds cute (can you say H. B.?). :D

15. She's the greatest Ymae mocker ever. In a cute way. And only she gets to do that.

14. Because really no matter what she says, she can never out-tease me. *haughty laugh* :D

13. She’s my fave textmate/grocery buddy/cooking assistant buddy/drunk bitch buddy/anything buddy. We have games and pranks and stuff ;P

12. She's the one I share the most private jokes with. With favorite lines and all. Because she totally gets my brand of humor.

11. She’s the best and funnest video subject ever. Want proof? :P

10. She can give my crafty/creative prowess a run for it’s money.

9. She gives me her stuff. Even stuff she says she won’t give. Most of the time, she really can't say no to me. Like 99.99% of the time. Hehehe. :D

8. Someday, she’s gonna give me one of her kids if I ask. Sure she’ll say no initially… but eventually she'll give in. Just like when I ask for a top/accessory of hers that I like ;) Hahaha.

7. I nearly killed her twice, and she’s not scared of me still. Not even avoiding me. How cool is that?!

6. She seriously thinks I’m Santa. She still insists I be her Santa until now (but then, it's Nischa's turn now).

5. She's prettier than me but doesn't rub it in. ;)

4. She takes care of the folks for me and TJ now. Since we're far away and all.

3. She’s Nischa’s mom!

2. And she’s infinitely a better mother than I can ever be at my age. She's an absolutely spectacular mom. *beams with pride*

1. Her sweetness is top-notch and one of a kind.

For these and many, many more reasons, she simply is the best. And I couldn't have asked for a better sister. I love her to bits!!! <3

My 3 *Favorite* Jerks

Some people are homosexual magnets. Some people are stalker magnets. However, a whole bunch of the female population is susceptible to a very popular kind of magnetism - jerk magnetism. I can go to great lengths in this blog discussing this *ahem* vulnerability or preference (if you may), but I believe much has been written about this already (yeah, I actually googled "jerks" before working on this post :D). I've decided to list down instead, my three *favorite* kinds of jerks for your reading, and perhaps, relating pleasure.

1. The Jerk Who Actually Tells You He's A Jerk

Huh? The jerk who actually admits he's a jerk, saying, "I'm not really looking for anything serious at all," or "I'm really not the committing type." Of course, it's not necessary that he tells you, tells you. Because how many guys actually admit to being a jerk (hey, I know a few!)? If he has a girlfriend/wife that you actually know of (because he told you) and he has no intentions of leaving her, he is actually telling you he's a jerk.

Redeeming Factor: Let's give it to him, he's actually honest about being a jerk. Maybe a little too unapologetic and still pursuing you regardless (why oh why?), but still... he's honest (dwelling on the honesty here people!). Woohoo! :D This one's actually on you.

Tell Yourself: I'm stupid beyond words if I actually fall for this one. Next!

2. The Jerk Who's So Confused He Actually Drags You Along

Huh? You know him. He's the guy who actually doesn't know what he wants. Or thinks he knows that he wants then becomes quite unsure after. We're thinking possibly going around in circles here. Whatever his inner battles are, it shows in his actions. How he (perhaps) unwittingly runs hot and cold on you. He can't drop you like a hot potato because maybe you're actually what he wants (he's just not 101% sure). But he can't give you a clear take on where things are going either because (and I whisper) he doesn't know.

Redeeming Factor: He's clueless. Like a lost, sick puppy. How can you fault a lost, sick puppy? Boo-freakin'-hoo.

Tell Yourself: Confusing myself is hard enough. Am I really gonna let someone else confuse me too? Next!

3. The Jerk Who's Just Not That Into You

Huh? Ah, I actually borrow from Greg and Liz' bestselling and all-in-all stellar book on this one (although they actually lumped everything up in one big HJNTIY). This one's the jerk you actually blame for your sheer blindness to the fact that despite your greatest hope and/or effort... He's. Just. Not. That. Into. You. This one's actually difficult to accept because maybe at some point he actually found you interesting. So much so that he messages/texts/calls/sings to you everyday for a week or two. Or a month. Or however long it was. But guess what? That's no guarantee that he'll actually be in like or in love (rolls eyes) with you forever. And beside the exponential decay you're seeing (as opposed to growth) is a hug red flag. Waving as if to say, "I'm oh so obviously here." But why, you ask, does he still respond to your messages or answers your calls? Because he's being polite. Because he doesn't wanna have to ask you why you're still not getting the hint.

Redeeming Factor: Technically speaking, he's not really a jerk. He's just not that into you. And his actions speak for themselves. Loud and clear.

Tell Yourself: He's really just not that into me! What part of that can I not understand? Next!

There you go... my three *favorite* jerks. Allow me to wrap up with my favorite line from Liz and Greg's book: Don't waste the pretty.