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… and I know why. I just can’t do anything about it.

I’ve been mulling around, trying to decide exactly what it is I want to do; with this site, with the band, with my life.

Pffft. Someday.

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I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in…

I’ve learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.

I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jackasses.

I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.

I’ve learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think.

I’ve learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

I’ve learned that it is not what you wear; it is how you take it off.

I’ve learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.

I’ve learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

I’ve learned that I don’t suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.

I’ve learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.

I’ve learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

I’ve learned that 99% of the time when something isn’t working in your house, one of your kids did it.

I’ve learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.

I’ve learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the ass are permanent.

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… most take for granted

I‘ll be the first to admit that I’m one of those cynics that scoff at Valentine’s Day. Sometimes, though, something happens that can almost inspire you to tears.

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But this is ridiculous

As I write this, between 7-12 people have been reported dead from a series of bombings in Makati, Davao, and General Santos allegedly perpetuated by the Al-Qaeda-linked Islamic terrorist group Abu Sayyaf. Calling it their ‘Valentine’s Gift’ to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Abu Sayyaf spokesperson Abu Solaiman announced over dzBB that the ‘defenders of Islam’ have struck again.

I was just wondering, though; who, exactly, are they defending Islam from? Because as I see it, no one has done more damage to Islam than these so-called ‘defenders of the faith’.

Their grievances may be real, but the settlement of Mindanao by the Christian majority (thereby displacing the Muslims and Lumads) was never an attack on the Islamic faith. And while there was indeed discrimination, it was never religious but political. Raising the conflict to the level of a ‘holy war’ is nothing more than a cheap gimmik by the Abu Sayyaf to get more funding from the Arab nations, and invoking the name of Allah does nothing to legitimize them - only stain the name of Allah.

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Yet Another Valentine Post

If you’ve been here the last few days, you might’ve noticed the daily Bible quotes pointing sequential verses from 1 Corinthians 13. If you missed it, here’s the link, and the passage:

Sigh.

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Last year, I spent Valentines day (and night) getting drunk with two of my best friends, Allan and Czarelle. I woke up with a nasty hangover, ready to hurl every last drop of alcohol I’d sinfully imbibed the night before. Damn that was fun.

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Not that you’d care, but I sprained my ankle. Again. The last few weeks, I feel like I’ve stepped into a place, just beyond the borders of the imagination… I barrel down a long dark highway, and there’s a signpost up ahead that says: the Twilight Zone.

I can only wish it’s a dream sequence.

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Just maybe sana naman, nagbabaka-sakali lang it’ll happen… Ha! Shyeah riiiiight.

Moks mentioned in his blog that Nicole Hernandez sent him an SMS when he posted something about her (don’t ask me what, and don’t ask me who Nicole Hernandez is), so… Amanda? This one’s for you

Malay mo? Bubuo-in ko nga ton’g skin na to…

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Damn this is a good movie. It won’t make you think much, and don’t expect to be moved; there are no underlying themes, no profound lessons or morals, and you won’t feel good after watching it. But it’s a damn good movie.

There is so much depth to the characters, and I can’t tell it better than this review.

Definitely an A for me.

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