What do stars do? They shine.

I am actually so ashamed to say this, but just earlier at around 11pm, It was the first time that I saw the 2007 date movie STARDUST. Yes yes say anything you like but at least I've watched it now.

So first I'd like to critic the movie. Stardust, well the story looked like that the story happened around the 18th century. A young boy in loved with the most beautiful lady in town, suddenly a falling star comes blazing down earth and then crashes into the earth. Tristan offers to get the star for her Victoria in exchange for her hand (or in short them getting married). Tristan travels across the wall and finds a lady by the name of Yvaine. She is the star, they had adventure and so starts the heartbeats. This star has fallen in Love with Tristan and so does the man.

I need not to tell you more about the story because for those who haven't watched it yet, I don't want to serve as an spoiler to you people. All I can say is that they had the BEST CHEESY LINES OF ALL TIME, AND I LIKED IT. It actually made me smile while watching the movie.

It was also the 1st time that I saw Robert De Niro going gay, It was so funny that I can't believe him actually danceing like that.

This is THE BEST OF ALL, I asked myself earlier "How come I didn't watch this in 2007?!" IT WAS A CLAIRE DANES MOVIE FOR GOODSAKE!!! she is one of my most adored actresses of ALL TIME together with Anne Hathaway and Emma Watson. It's funny that there's an existing similarity among the women I've mentioned:

1. They are very feminine
2. They have worn dresses at their movies
3. and most of all, They have those Round eyes that I love so so much. That's where I get soooo attracted, in the eyes.

I liked this part right here, I love Claire Danes' eyes in that scene, it's too lovely I can't help but melt. hahaha.

The movie actually took of a lot of stress out of my body and also that It made me believe that there's still true love in this world. Well I hope that what I'm feeling right now is true.

Cory Aquino: The Mother of Philippine Democracy

August 21, 1983 - Mom and Dad were having their first date (as of what I remember what they told me) somewhere in Manila when the television started airing the assassination of a Philippine senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. at the then Manila International Airport (now named after him).

Moving on when mom and dad heard the news, mom asked dad "who's that Ninoy Aquino?" so dad told that Ninoy was the opponent of the Dictator Ferdinand Marcos. That's what I only could remember. Millions of people joined the parade of Ninoy's funeral.

It was not until the last week of November 1985 that Ninoy's opponent Ferdinand Maros shocks the country by calling snap elections to be held on Febuary 1986. The wife of Ninoy was reluctant to run for presidency at first, her reasons are that she is only an housewife and knew nothing about politics. She requested 1 million signatures for her to run. She later was convinced to run after being inside the convent for 10 hours.

Febuary 7, 1986 - The elections was clouded by corruption and violence, at least 30 COMELEC computer technicians walked-out and told that their machined were rigged and the numbers don't match to their records.

Febuary 15, 1986 - Despite the alleged rigged machines, The Supreme Court proclaimed Ferdinand Marcos as winner of the elections.

Febuary 22, 1986 - At about 9:00pm, Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin asked a favor to the Filipino people, to go out to the streets and support the opposition. Knowing that they won't stand a chance to the guns and tanks of the Government's loyal soldiers, people came in millions.

Febuary 23, 1986 - Former soldiers of the military Juan Ponce Enrile and Fidel Ramos consolidated their positions. by mid afternoon Radio Veritas relayed that tanks were closing in to their positions. tens of thousands of people gathered in the streets and blocked the tanks by linking their arms together, nuns knelt infront of the tanks and prayed the rosary. The military ordered the people to clear the road, no one budged. They were stopped just 2 kilometers away from the camps that Enrile and Ramos were staying. In the end, the tanks retreated without firing a single shot.

Febuary 24, 1986 - A fire was shot, by my mother that is. My older brother was born at this day when the revolution was on-going. This came Marcos' finest hour in the People Power Revolution.

• The actual dialogue on TV went as follows:
  
• FABIAN VER(head of military) and Ferdinand Marcos
  

Fabian Ver:We have to immobilize the helicopters they've got. We have two fighter planes flying now to strike at any time, sir.
Ferdinand Marcos: My order is not to attack.
Ver: They are massing civilians near our troops and we cannot keep on withdrawing. You asked me to withdraw yesterday....
Marcos (interrupting): My order is to disperse [them] without shooting them.
Ver: We cannot withdraw all the time...
Marcos:' No, no, no! Hold on. You disperse the crowds without shooting them. You may use any other weapon...

Febuary 25, 1986 - 2 inaugarations were held, Marcos and Cory both declared that they were presidents of the Philippines. at 9pm Marcos were flown by 4 American Helicopters to Clark Air Base before going to Guam. When people heard of this they stormed the Palace that once they were denied to enter, people looted objects but mostly people just wandered inside and looked at the halls where the fate of the country is being decided.

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I was thinking what would happen if this housewife didn't stood up and ran for president.
I was thinking what would happen if this housewife didn't have the courage to lead the nation.
I was thinking, how good it was to live during the EDSA Revolution.
It was when the Philippines were born again and really started to be free.
Our country wasn't free in 1898, we were freed in 1986.
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Now, Cory Aquino has passed away. It was such an honor to be there waiting for her
me and my buddies Dani and Jai didn't mind the heat and rain, cory offered her private life and sacrificed so much in this country, I'm sure 2 hours of waiting for her and to show our support to her wasn't enough. It is never enough.

at my background is the line of people...if you know Intramuros, this stretch of line is so long. I think the lines reached more than a hundred meters.

as I end this blog I would like to tell you what Bob Simon, an anchorman at CBS once said:

"We Americans like to think we taught the Filipinos democracy. Well, tonight they are teaching the world."

*Some Sources are from Wikipedia.

Confessions of a Commuter

Time Is Gold, that is the oldest yet most true quote of all time, time is everything, from the moment you open your eyes until it shuts down, It's time, It's Mathematics.

In a commuter's life, time is their lifeline, timing is everything. You plan ahead of you including minor setbacks such as delays during the travel or the number of stops in each place. Running, jumping, sweating, looking haggard and smelling funny, that's a commuter's life.


Have you ever ridden a pedicab?a tricycle?a jeepney? how about the FX? Taxi? Bus? Train?

Honestly speaking, I've been through all that...Every week, 4-6 times a day I ride the train, Trains here in the Philippines have only a few number of coaches, and because of cultural influence, the first two coaches are exclusive for women, the elderly and the disabled of course. A commuter's life is one of the hardest thing to do. You have to have great stamina and the ability to blend with others. This might be a very hard thing to do for some rich kids who don't want to sweat and get bumped by other commuters. Commuters like me really hate it when there's fare price hikes and Strikes because we won't be able to go to where we want. Actually, the reason why I wrote this blog is to give tips on how to survive in commuting via RAILWAY or the TRAIN.

NEVER DO THESE THINGS WHEN RIDING OR AT A TRAIN STATION:

1. Say the word "YUCK" while holding at the safety handrails inside the coach.
2. Eye Contacts with people who looks like maniacs or criminals.
3. Never leave your things unattended, I just lost my wallet inside my bag at the train station
4. Try to speak softly, you might wake up the man sleeping beside you.
5. No horse playing.
6. Never ever try to get inside while someone is trying to get out.
7. don't be a delay to others.
8. Don't read other people's messages while their texting.
9. Avoid being hot headed.
10. Stop Complaining up to the smallest flaw of the manufacturing of the train.

DO THESE THINGS BELOW AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY.

1. Guard your things
2. mind your own business
3. always smile

It's also better to travel with friends, there's always safety in numbers.

-Time is something we should never waste, life's too short to do all the things we want, but there will be always time to do the most important things in life.

What's that most important thing you want to do? for me, it's getting to school early. =P