Dabbing on the computer, swooning over music and movies, and loving the arts since 2007.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Gerard Butler in Chick Flick
Here's the trailer.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Busy December
4. Ongoing general cleaning of the abode before the nanny goes on a vacation leave;
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Saga Crepúsculo
It was not an amount of time I have devoted to reading all four books, rather it was one hell of an experience! I amazed myself by finishing up on this phenomenal bittersweet romance epic in just twenty six days!
But now I am just craving for more of Edward, more of Jacob, and more of Bella! What to do, what to do.....
Twilight the Movie
Anyway, here's the trailer of the widely accclaimed dark romance created by Stephenie Meyer. Robert Pattinson plays the role of Edward Cullen, and Kristen Stewart is Isabella Swan.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
And He Nailed It
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Face Off
It will definitely be an exciting duel of brains and brawn.
Vote wisely now, Americans.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
One Down, Three To Go
Friday, October 24, 2008
"Dark Chocolate" Novel
I was at Bibliarch yesterday and saw piles of Meyer's books in the middle of the store. My sister in San Diego also says it has gotten good reviews and people are crazy about Bella and Edward. We both agreed we would read the first book running the same pace and have discussions about it everyday we would chat!
So, fad or no fad, I decided to join the bandwagon to cultivate my own curiosity. On the cover of the paperback, it reads "Now a major motion picture". Now we really have got to read the first book before the movie is released on November 21.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Robin Thicke's Magic
Last night, as I finally caught the Ellen Degeneres Show, Robin Thicke performed this live. Robin Thicke's genre is modern, sultry soul and R&B. I especially loved "Lost Without You" from his first album "The Evolution of Robin Thicke".
Now comes "Magic", a cut from his latest album Something Else. Yes, this could be something else, like the song of the year at the Grammys?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Magnificent Art of Julian Beever
Today I learned a new concept in contemporary art that involves brilliant optical illusions. Trompe-l'oeil (pronounced as trump-LOY) is an art technique that requires extremely realistic imagery so as to create the optical illusion in that one can visualize objects as three-dimensional, when in fact it is actually a two-dimensional piece of work. Trompe-l'oeil is French for "to trick or fool the eye", and dates as far back to Baroque period in the 16th and 17th centuries as its origin.
One of its new age proponents is Julian Beever, the famous English chalk artist that implements the Trompe-l'oeil tecnnique. Not on paintings. But on pavement surfaces. As an addition, he utilizes anamorphosis to better view his "chalk paintings". He has been doing this terrific chalk art since the 1990s, and he has been commissioned by corporations around the world to create advertising images, and murals in movies.
Here are samples of Julian Beever's amazing chalk works.
"Well"
"Water Rafting"
I love stuff like this that captures the imagination. It puts one to a test in dissecting elements of an object and enhances the power of the artistic side of our brain. Did you enjoy staring at the images?
Friday, October 17, 2008
My Acid Jazz Influence
For the past few years, I have also added D'Sound to my list, with a number of great songs to mention like Tatooed On My Mind, Talkin' Talk, Play Me The Song, Remember These Moments, Enjoy, Treasure, People are People, and Do I Need A Reason. Too bad, for some reason I can't catch them in their shows when they're here.
Now, I discovered one amazing song by Jamiroquai, an English acid jazz/funk/soul band with Jason Kay on vocals, thanks to my high school friend Marti who told me about the song. We're both fanatics of Everything But The Girl, another jazz band who does cool remixes of their albums.
Anyway, this song by Jamiroquai is called Seven Days in Sunny June. This is part of the original soundtrack for The Devil Wears Prada.
I think I'm having that last song syndrome.....hehe. =)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Face Detection with Photofunia
What's amazing in this software is its ability to automatically detect the face in the photograph. Here are some amazing effects that I've tested earlier. More effects are available at Photofunia so try it now!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sango Burgers
While waiting for the food, I was looking around the quaint burger place and noticed this shelf of Japanese magazines. On the other end of the restaurant, Japanese music videos are being played.
As with any Japanese restaurant I eat at, I would almost always choose anything teriyaki or katsudon. I'm not very fond of the maki stuff or anything raw. So from the menu, I instantly chose the one familiar to my taste buds. Twin wanted to try the rice burger, she's the adventurous one when it comes to food.
I ordered Chicken Teriyaki Burger with Tartar Sauce
This is Twin's Yakiniku Rice Burger
Other specialty burgers include Tonkatsu, Egg Teriyaki, and Chicken Curry. Rice toppings are also available such as the usual Katsudon and Gyudon. I just thought they had juices available aside from softdrinks. Nevertheless, the food was superb.
P.S. There's an added attraction in this place. The comfort room comes with remote controls. Cool!
It was really worth trying out Sango burgers! Good food I must say. Aside from the Creekside Mall Mile Long branch, they also have outlets at South Supermarket Alabang, and Pearl Drive Ortigas Center.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Knocked Up
Knocked Up is a story of Ben Stone, the computer guy and party lover who meets Alison Scott in a bar one night. Two months after, the one night stand comes to Ben and their story begins. The movie is so fun, tackling how acquaintances turned sour can flourish into friendship, and even how marriages can take on many challenges between couples as in the case of Debbie, Alison's sister, her marriage with Pete and their responsibilities to their two daughters.
Knocked Up is written and directed by Judd Apatow, also starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, making them a lot more interesting for me to watch since I last saw Paul Rudd in Clueless opposite Alicia Silverstone, and Leslie Mann who gave unforgettable acting in the Adam Sandler starrer Big Daddy. There is even a special appearance of Ryan Seacrest.
I just love romantic comedies!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Body of Lies
Monday Bits
Jamie, Oh Jamie. Last week I borrowed these books from my brother and as I scanned through the pages, I think I came to know Jamie Oliver more and more. Then I realized a few things: (1) the rock star chef loves extra virgin olive oil a whole lot; (2) that he cannot cook a certain dish without putting herbs to it; (3) he included a suggested basic list for every pantry that loves to cook i.e. canned tomatoes, almonds, dried pasta; (4) he doesn't buy pasta when he's shopping for ingredients, he makes pasta from scratch; (5) and his influence is more of Italian food, ergo his penchant for soups, salads and herbs.
"The Naked Chef" and "Happy Days with the Naked Chef"
Pork Chops with herbs! This is one recipe I'd like to try.
My SATC addiction. Is the movie DVD out yet? =)
New Arrival Coke Bottles. My sister also sent over something from Las Vegas. My husband's reaction upon seeing his new toys was just priceless! Thanks again Alan and Lenlen!
My favorite is the Las Vegas bottle.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Red Obsession
So over the weekend, during one of our spring cleaning sessions at home this year, we decided to open the boxes and check the souvenirs if something was broken or missing. I instantly thought of laying them down on the table and take snapshots of just some of them. I tried to photograph all of what we had but it was just too tedious to include all kinds that were in the boxes.
I have chosen to show here probably the cutest ones in the collection.