Wishlist number 2

Oh I know I already made a wishlist. I am not being greedy here *cough* *cough*, this one’s different. I tried to be as selfless as I can be, and I was surprised to find out that that was possible. So before all those generousness and kindness spirits possess all of you, I’d like to share what I want to happen before Christmas, or even after– I am not that spoiled. And as much as I know that not one of these is even likely to happen, I still want to share what I wish for the world; for us Filipinos; and for us people who always have our eyes glued on our TV sets that may make people feel hopeful.. or stupid.

So friends, here is my “Less selfish and less expensive Christmas wishlist”:

• I wish American Idol producers would realize that Randy Jackson is an idiot and replacing him would do the world a big favor.

• I wish envelope boys (and girls) who claim to be Badjaos would stop begging people for money on jeepneys.

• I wish all the bigots in the Philippine government would die a slow and painful death realize that it’s almost 2010 and they should be more open minded.

• I wish Erap would realize that politics is not a good way of dealing with his late-life-crisis.

• I wish tobacco companies would increase the font size and screen time of the ‘Government Warning: Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health’ part in their advertisements.

• I wish Filipino policemen would realize that we are paying for their salaries so they have to treat us with respect; regardless if they have a gun or not.

• I wish that there would be a teleserye about gay men and women on primetime.

• I wish someone would shove his or her foot on Joey De Leon’s mouth every time he tries to speak on TV.

• I wish Filipino movie producers would stop making stupid comedies like ‘Ang Darling kong Aswang’ and ‘Nobody, Nobody, but Juan’ especially if they plan to end them with a ridiculous song.

• I wish Twilight fans would come to their senses and realize how annoying and stupid the series is.

• I wish stupid people would learn when to shut up.

• I wish scientists could invent coffee that can keep you awake physically and mentally.

• I wish Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. grows a brain.

• I wish random preachers would stop shouting in buses about ‘The Word of God’ especially when people are trying to get some sleep.

• I wish people would finally learn how to listen.

• I wish GMA7 would finally realize that they suck at adapting reality shows.

• I wish someone would tell Barney that he should dye himself another color because most likely, no purple dinosaur ever existed.

• I wish people who try to be ‘Emo’ by wearing dark eyeshadows and stuff would learn that they are eyesores.

• I wish there would be another meteor shower and one of them would hit Joey de Leon directly in the face.

• I wish Jamby Madrigal would realize that she doesn’t have a chance on being elected president and that she should just donate her campaign funds to charity.

• I wish TV producers would stop putting random star wannabes on our TV screens just because they slept with them or they look good.

• I wish ‘Indie’ film makers would realize that they should not use the word ‘Indie’ when they are actually making soft porn.

• I wish people would stop complaining of poverty when all they do is make more babies than they can feed.

• I wish government employees would realize that hey are not gods.

• I wish librarians would learn that it is ok to smile sometimes.

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Oh and if you haven’t voted to the poll I created days ago, please vote. I would love to have as many votes cast on it as possible, just so I won’t look stupid when I try and make my point.

VOTE HERE

I love lists. Next year I’ll try and make three wishlists. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I didn’t know adjusting to how I will be living for hopefully a few more years will take as much time as it does now. What’s more annoying is, most of the time when after a few of internet-less and computer free hours of waiting and I finally get a chance to be in front of a computer I am already tired to even think about anything. Especially anything interesting enough to post. Look at how my YouTube post earlier went. And that video meant a lot to me honestly. Too bad. Oh, and remind me not to post any more YouTube clips since most of you can’t view them in the office.

You don’t know what I am talking about? Here’s a shocker. I work at night. And this is the part where you wonder how I read all your blogs and comment as much as I could, watch all PBB primetime episodes, and lurk at PEx all at the same time.

Anyways, I posted a poll days ago and I intentionally did not comment on what some of you said. And allow me to take this opportunity to thank you all, especially the people who voted (yes, the 14 of you). I wanted to save what I had to say on another entry after a while but then I remembered how I already said what I have to say on that post.

Now I will be posting another poll, please vote and say what you have to say on the comments field. I will be writing something about it after a week or so. And I would love to have as many votes cast on it as possible (more than 14 would be great). I’d love to have an idea of what most people think.

Go vote. And explain yourself and comment if you have time.

Oh, and if I was a lawyer, I don’t think I could ever defend the Ampatuans. AND DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED WITH THEIR SUPPORTERS WHO RALLY OUTSIDE THE JAIL SHOUTING ‘HUMAN RIGHTS’.

Note:  I can’t seem to make the poll look decent. The title won’t fit, and I think it should automatically try and fit itself in the title box. I am at the point of cursing polldaddy because I seem to be the only one who keeps getting this. All the other polls I saw looked normal. Fuck.

I can’t remember how many times this video made me cry. I first watched this when I was still in second year college and at that time I have no one to talk to about how much I can relate to this video. I was very young then, I have a lot of things going on that I didn’t understand. I also wasn’t ready. But after a while, after everything that happened happened, I was finally able to. Of course, not everything happened the way I wanted them to, but I guess I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for the shit shitty situations made me deal with.

I was lurking at Pinoy Exchange when I came across a user that uses Matt Long as his or her avatar and it immediately reminded me of this clip. And for the first time ever, I didn’t cry after watching it. I don’t think I still hold the same feelings for Dracula, so.. Anyways, go watch the video and tell me what you think.

There were times in my life, particularly my childhood, when I wanted to become a lawyer. I don’t know how I came into wanting so, it could be the sound of the word lawyer; or the unreasonable belief that lawyers are generally good people because they help people who can’t defend themselves (not true). It wasn’t until recently that I realized I can never be a lawyer. Because I don’t think I can do what they are supposed to do.

The Maguindanao Massacre has been in the news for more than a week now. I don’t even know how to put into words how tragic the massacre was so I won’t try. I saw the Ampatuans on TV being interviewed, telling stupid stories that one of them was afraid of ghosts so he couldn’t sleep in a part of some jail, trying to make him look and sound human when he actually is not. He is a monster and I think he just escaped the spirit detective’s spirit gun.

It’s too bad that after Pacquiao won over Cotto, after Efren Peñaflorida became the CNN Hero of the year, we get to give the whole world a news that will erase most if not all the good things we achieved these past few months.

I can never be a lawyer. There could be an oath or something stapled in the profession, like on medicine, where you are required to defend you’re client no matter what the situation is. And I don’t think my conscience can handle that.

So my question to you is, if you are a lawyer and the Ampatuans asked you to defend them, offered you a lot of money for it, would you accept? I know saying yes might be wrong for some people but please answer honestly. I at least would like to know if humanity is still alive.

Note: I am not really updated with the news so if there is something wrong with this post (like for example, the Ampatuans don’t have a lawyer or something like that), please let me know.

Note note: What can you say about the supporters of the Ampatuans who are rallying outside the jail or something shouting about human rights and whatever?

My original plan was just to create a wishlist for the person who picked my name when we draw lots for our exchange gifts but I thought it would be better if more people would be able to read it. Considering the Maeliztas Christmas Party ‘09, my birthday, and Christmas are coming. More gifts, see? Kidding. Anyways, here is the list of the things I want this Christmas:

1. Customized Shirt

Sm Fairview. In front of Burger King. I think the price ranges from Php250 to Php300, depending on the size. Please make me a ‘Large’, but that still depends on how much I will be eating this yuletide season so if in the Christmas party you saw me and thought ‘Wooooeee, he needs an XL’, then go for XL. On the other hand you might also be thinking “Large? Are you serious? You have a fucking slim-sexy-mouthwatering figure and you are telling me you’re a ‘Large’?”, then go get me an XS, but that’s just me being humble so.. Seriously though, please get me a Large Black Shirt with this image on the front:

I made this with MS Paint, can you believe it? Please answer no.

Anyways, copy then paste, save it to your flashdisk, then ask ate tagagawa ng T-shirt to print it on the Black shirt. I asked them if that was possible and they said yes. Please, please, please, pretty please. I really prefer this one over the things I will be writing down next so please give me this one if it won’t give you so much trouble. I’d appreciate it.

2. Starbucks design-your-own (?) tumbler

This one costs a little more, I think about Php400, so if you plan on buying me this one, tell me beforehand so that I can pay you Php100 or so. But as I mentioned earlier, I would really prefer the first one.

3. Original DVD copy of any of these movies

• Pan’s Labyrinth (Maribel Verdu)
• Little Children (Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson)
• The Illusionist (Edward Norton)
• American History X (Norton again)

But I would really prefer number 1 on the list. So..

Other Stuff:

For my millionaire friends and generous people who are kind enough to send me any of these, you can do so. Here’s my address: #51785 Kinilaw St., ….. kidding. Anyways, for the sake of writing them down:

1. UST Jacket. Black. With a touch of yellow. ‘UST’ written on the back.

2. UST body bag. I am a proud Thomasian.

3. Starbucks Planner or Powerbooks Planner

4. Bob Ong books. I lost all of my copies except MacArthur and PLnH. People really need to learn how to return things they borrowed.

So there. I am really excited about the party. I will tell my supervisor later that I won’t be able to attend the company’s party since it will be done on the same day.See you And See you not for my online friends but I wish you a very happy merry December and Christmas! I never used this many smiley on any of my entries, you see how much I want the shirt?

Oh and did I mention that I want the first one for my exchange gift gift?