the truth about cats and dogs

Here's an update of the crazy, somewhat miniature zoo that I call home. Everyone is doing well. One of the lovebirds died though, we now have 8 left. I always thought that odd numbers weren't good cause that means that someone is always left out or the third wheel/ fifth wheel. Odd numbers are lonely numbers.

People here have been so nice. Thanks for the suggestions and Julian, thanks for the website, but my mom got so overwhelmed by the abundance of suggestions she got so confused that to settle the issue, we finally decided to call our little shih-tzu, Amber. [ despite the lack of the color] Its a nice name and it fits perfectly into the requisites of my animal names [read homemade zoo entry]. My cat, Aubrey didn't really give Amber a hard time fitting in, though he didn't seem to be excited about it either. It was quite amusing when Amber, being the silly creature she is, would playfully bark at Aubrey to annoy him or something and Aubrey would look at me as if telepathically asking, "what do you suggest I do with this idiot?" Its really how it looks like and its quite funny actually. Aubrey's really being mature about it and not scratching Amber's eyes out. Actually, he never did which was quite amazing cause if you think about it, cats and dogs intial instinct is to fight each other but they haven't... yet. There are times when Amber would have this identity crisis and eats Aubrey's food and in turn Aubrey would retaliate by eating Amber's puppy chow. Its really hilarious. In a way, they are like people. Obviously, you can see the difference between them, Aubrey is more poised, refined, clean and sweet in her own not so showy way while Amber is more of the hyper-active, silly, crazy, cuddly rag doll paired with big black eyes. They are both so cute and adorable that I really can't decide if I'm more of a dog person or a cat person. Dogs, as they say in Meet the Parents are emotionally shallow animals while cats make you work for their affection. I don't know, I'm kinda on the fence on this one. Sometimes I like to earn affection, it makes you see how much you really want it and once you got it, you really cherish it though sometimes after a rough day, you would just like to have some lovin' given to you freely, without questions, without hesitations, all out. You can have the assurance that you have some trust and loyalty even if you screw up along the way.

Thankfully, this is not those black or white issues where you have to have only one side and stick to it. I can happily sit on the fence and enjoy the best of both worlds.

results are in, amigo! what's left to ponder...

I got this title from Owen Wilson's character in Zoolander, Hansel. That movie makes me laugh my butt off everytime I watch it. every time. Its just nonsense talk and its irrelevant, I'm just stalling so anyway...

Carrie Underwood is the new American Idol. So much for a career in seeing into the future. There's no love loss here. I just wanted Bo to win. Its all good though since I'm pretty sure he will land a record deal or something. That kind of talent just won't slip through the cracks. Can't wait to buy his CD when it comes. Though I love the song Carrie is going to release, Inside Your Heaven, it just gets stuck in my head.

Speaking of CDs, I was so out of the loop during the whole vacation that I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that Rob Thomas released a new album. I had the biggest crush on him back in Junior high when he was still with Matchbox20. I don't like him as much now but his voice is still the best sound I've ever heard in my whole life [so far]. He just sings his heart out everytime and he writes such thought provoking lyrics coupled with a pair of expressive eyes and long brown wavy hair that makes you want to run your fingers through it. He plays piano and guitar at least. He impresses me so much that's why I put him on a pedestal. His wife is the luckiest woman in the world. What I wouldn't give to be in her shoes even for a day. But Im covinced everything happens for a reason and I'm destined for greater things out there. I just have to find it...

somewhere out there...


[wishful thinking...]

So I watched the show. Bo seemed different. He wasn't at his optimal best as he usually does. I didn't quite feel the songs. Maybe all the hype and the stress is really getting to him. Carrie, on the other hand, was consistent with her performance. Honestly, she did well..better than Bo actually. I don't know, maybe its just me.

Im still rooting for Bo. I hope he pulls a victory in the end.


I just get so caught up in this.

The suspense is killing me..

american idol

Reality TV shows make good TV. Its a human interest piece. I mean, it displays the emotions, the drama and the tragedies of human life. Within limit of course. Some take advantage of other people's misery, its just plain sad. Anyway, reality makes good TV because in a way you can relate to them in one situation or another and the thing is, its as real for them as it was for you. No acting, no sugar coating. Life, just as it is.

As most people know, its the finale in American Idol. I watch this show though not as much as I used to the last season but generally, I like it. I always think that its good to watch people strive to make good of themselves than to watch them self destruct on national television. I like Simon Cowell. I respect him for telling it as it is, though sometimes its awfully harsh. Its brutal but honest. Truth hurts, people dont always like to hear the truth but he tells it anyway.

Tonight, I must admit, Im rooting for Bo Bice. I didn't really like him that much from the get go. In fact, I liked Mario Vasquez until he quit, then Constantine Maroulis [with that smouldering stare] I think most people did too and it came as a real shock when he got eliminated when he did. I saw it coming though just not that early in the contest. On the other hand, Bo Bice proved to be a expert at what he does and he's does it in his own style. I admire people who just go as themselves and not attempt to fit in this cookie cutter mold that society implies that they should be in. Its a courageous thing. I liked him when he did his version of the overly used, worn out love song I 'LL BE. I fell inlove with his voice, it was just so genuine and heartfelt. Not to mention kinda rough and sexy. I'm fascinated by his i-seem-not-to-care, laid back attitude but each and everytime he sings, he gives his best and really delivers it. I think that he would a different kind of twist to the previous American Idol winners roster, being a rocker and all. Carrie Underwood is a great singer too and I like her too, really talented and her simple girl personality captures me. This season has been filled with so many talented performers but only Bo Bice really stood out to me because of his individuality. Carrie is too common [no offense to Carrie fans] The American idol could need some tostesterone in their winner's circle since Ruben is all alone. We need a little variety so I'm voting for Bo although I'm sure its gonna be a tight competition between the two of them. Here's wishing them luck. I've been thinking about it every now and then during my spare time. I even think I'm more anxious than them. hahaha. This is just today and the real anxiety is the result's show!! hahaha..here we go

homemade zoo

I spent a few days sleeping, adjusting my biological clock, fixing my things and getting things back on track. Time resumed to its usual work a day pace and I try my best to keep up to it. Things were pretty much how they were when I left them. Same old life. Same old house. Same old room. Same old Aubrey. The only thing that changed was that the 4 colorful lovebirds that we had dwindled to only one lonely lovebird. It saddened my mom to see the lovebird all alone and so we headed for the petshop. My mom bought more lovebirds, goldfishes and angel fishes. My mom likes birds and fishes for pets, I don't know why. I live with it but I don't really like it. I dont mean that I hate these animals but I don't like them as house pets. I don't think they should be kept in cages or tanks, they should be free in their own habitats. They seem happier that way. But thats just me, the last word is still my mother's. I just like pets that I can really touch, care for and they can also make my home, their home like cats and dogs. While we were looking around my sister fell in love at first sight with this cute little shih tzu puppy. To make a long story short, we bought the little puppy. Its a girl puppy with a black spot around its right eye that looks like a pirate's patch. She's really cute. So, our house is technically a minature zoo. We have lots of fishes [goldfish and angel fish, birds [lovebirds and the mynah bird (the one that talks)] 4 dogs plus one little puppy and one golden cat. One weird thing about our animals is that their names all begin with the letter A and has 2 syllables. It was all coincidental before until we realized that the animals that would stay a long time with us are the ones whose names are starting with A. Like Alvin [our alpha dog], Apple [his wife], their kids Anton and Andrew, the mynah, Angel and of course my cat, Aubrey. see? So the name of the puppy is still under discussion, I'm thinking maybe Amneris after an ancient Egyptian princess or Angelina [Jolie?] haha..but the only 2 syllable name I've come up with is Amber. I'm not sure yet...

Any suggestions?

Let me know...

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flying airplanes

I spent almost most of the day in the airport yesterday. Anticipating the heavy traffic and the tons of people making their way back home and not to mention the pre-boarding activities, we went there early to get a head start and make sure that the plane leaves with us on it. We were there at around 2pm for a 6:20pm flight. Seems okei right? [if not a bit eager...] Well, not if you discover your flight is delayed and is moved to around 8:45pm. So, me and my sister, Camille got to stroll around the place, shop for souveneirs more than we should, read all their magazines and take time to feel like the airport is our home. Pretty much like the movie, Terminal except that we're just there for a few hours. It was quite interesting watching people. Everybody seems to be going somewhere...[with the exception of those who actually work there] Some place they have to be. Its a takeoff point from here to anywhere you want to go...kinda makes you feel that anything is possible.

Speaking about the possibility of things, I know it happens around 15,000 times a day in most parts of the world. I ride planes all my life, at least twice a year since the year I was born but the concept of airplanes flying is just a touch concept for me to grasp. Its just not possible. Think of it! Its made out of tons of metal, carries tons of cargo/luggages, with people on it. Thats a lot of extra weight. How can something that heavy defy the rules of gravity and actually fly? Its just something that fascinates me to no end, like some kind of miracle...Like an elephant flying...like Dumbo..hahaha..mind boggling but amazing isnt it?

the vacation aftermath

So the vacation is over... and I am back to the city that I consider my real world. This bright lights and big city life still requires a little time getting used to. I enjoyed that vacation. Although I am just at home right now resting, I could still feel time resume to its work-a-day pace. And I feel so restless. Its so weird. Maybe its the effect of being in the city. I don't know.

About the beach holiday thing, it really was something. The weather wasn't really on my side that day. It was cloudy or raining most of the time. I wasn't able bask under the sun and get my tan but I got to swim, which is good...I guess. That's basically what I came there to do right? The temperature was kinda cold and the water was cold. So you can just imagine what that was like. The people were sunny and nice so that makes up for the weather bummer. Summer is about having fun and that is what I am all about. I was able to enjoy myself and that's what ultimately matters.

a fresh change of perspective

It's been more than a week since I last posted. I had sometime to adapt to this abrupt change of lifestyle. I admit that its far different from what I have known back in the city but its such an enjoyable experience that I will surely feel sad once its over and will definitely come back next time around. I am officially accustomed to the sounds of nature, spefically the birds. Don't underestimate them, they can get really loud sometimes. I love the temperature here. Its hot during the day and really cold during the night, more condusive to sleeping and hugging. I just wish I had someone to hug. But my pillow will just have to do for now. Hmm...Life here is busy and not really as boring as some people would perceive to be. Its not the bare jungle out here, there are also lots of modern conveniences but people rather do things that really matter. I mean, I love to watch television but here its like there are far more better things to do than just watch television. I have missed more than a week's episode of my favorite soap opera but I don't mind. I can always surf the net to find it out but this experience is not something I can still have when I'm not in this place. So, I'm taking in as much as I could and enjoying everything this place has to offer. The sad thing though, is that I'm leaving this island paradise on Sunday and the good thing is that today till Sunday I will be soaking it up on the beach, a perfect ending to this summer vacation. There is still tons of things that I have learned in this vacation that I just have to share with you but I will have to hold it out till later for I want to maximize the last remaining days I have in this place.

Till then, gotts to go....