4 posts from 2007

What's the first image that comes up when you Google your name?

Sarah

Sure, most sequels stink, but what movie really needs a sequel?

Spirited Away.

Definitely.

I mean, sure, how it ended has its charm of its own, letting fans let their imaginations run wild. It's a feast for fanfiction writers, if anything. But argggggh!!!!

Actually, a lot of Miyazaki films need sequels... Hehe.

What's on your "do before I die" list?
Submitted by Caroline.

Tour the Philippines (my country) on foot.

Well, not really on foot on foot. Of course, I'll ride buses and jeepneys and horses and carabaos... But definitely not my car (if I have one by then).

I've only been to a teeny tiny part of my country, and I feel bad about it. I mean, it's MY country, I brag about it to foreigners, but I've barely seen its essence. I have yet to experience its grand festivals, see the lush flora and fauna, and swim in its pristine waters. I haven't seen the diverse culture with my own eyes: I've only heard about them in textbooks, and from other people's stories.

I wanna go backpacking!!! I wanna walk the dusty dirt roads, trek the mountain trails and get down and dirty with nature. I want to walk through Filipino cities that aren't Manila. And even parts of Manila that I haven't been to.

God, there are a gazillion things to do here and I've done almost zilch.

Well, that's going to change... before I die. ^_____________^

Do you have any phobias?
Submitted by Amirul B Ruslan.

I. Hate. Cockroaches.

Especially ones on the wall.
And most especially ones that are already flying in the air.

I think this is already general knowledge for those who know me in person (and have actually spent a reasonable amount of time with me). Although I don't actually remember any trauma-inducing experiences with cockroaches, the insect just scares me. It scares me to the point that I couldn't stand to be in the same room with it, whether or not I can see it. I'd rather leave the room and sleep on a chair.

I can't even kill a cockroach to save my life.

Yes, yes, I know that I'm much bigger and stronger than the filthy bug.

Let it not be said that I haven't killed one, though. There are a few, rare times when I managed to throw a slipper at it and actually hit it. But I think it was more of divine intervention than skill. The only real weapons I have against roaches is insect spray and flypaper.

*sigh*

So if you're going to India any time soon, do me a favor and buy me some Bellona sticks.