Since my Mom enjoys playing games with her iPad to pass the time, I figured she wouldn't think twice about spending time away from her usual line of games to play our game - Dream Inn: Driftwood for the iPad. It was only released last May 24, but it's a fancy Hidden Object game that might just catch my mother's interest.
It took some tries to get it to download correctly, but this morning, finally, it was ready for playing. The first thing she asked was "Is your name there?" Naturally, I moved to the credits to prove such, and there was my name. Sense of accomplishment~
On the way to work today, my brother was driving, and my mom took the liberty of playing while in the car. Funnily enough, she'd ask me from time to time: "Trish, what a sextant?" "Where do I put it?" "I can't find it." I had to force down a chuckle.
So if you have an iPad, please do get it from the App Store! The initial download is free, but the purchased version comes up after 5 levels~
on Monday, May 28, 2012
I think I'll blame The Avengers. Since its debut here in the Philippines last April 25, the hype never seemed to end and the impending box-office smash hit managed to take away two of it's screening times from my life; one in 3D, the other in good ol' 2D viewing. Of course, when are movies ever going to be a waste of my time?
But this Avengers movie was different. Of course, with a star-studded cast portraying a band of epic superheroes, how could it flop? The biggest surprise came in the big package, all bundled up nicely with a bow in the form of Mark Ruffalo portraying Bruce Banner / Hulk. 8D
It was a welcome surprise, really. He was a newcomer compared to the rest who reprise their roles from previous Marvel flicks and the third overall to portray the good doctor. And may I say, he has just been full of surprises. He made me an insta-fan for Bruce, and I'm very much glad to hear that the overwhelming positive reviews landed him a six-movie deal to continue portraying Bruce! *cheers*
In other news, I decided to procure a copy of 2004 flick 13 Going on 30, where Mark portrayed the adult form of Matt Flamhaff. It's not surprising that a number of his movies have him in the same demeanor and acting style, with variations in character personality. Needless to say, he is just very much a great actor that has gotten my utmost respect.
Best of luck to him, and I'm very much looking forward to his future work and success in the Marvel world~ Looking forward to his own Hulk movie!
But this Avengers movie was different. Of course, with a star-studded cast portraying a band of epic superheroes, how could it flop? The biggest surprise came in the big package, all bundled up nicely with a bow in the form of Mark Ruffalo portraying Bruce Banner / Hulk. 8D
It was a welcome surprise, really. He was a newcomer compared to the rest who reprise their roles from previous Marvel flicks and the third overall to portray the good doctor. And may I say, he has just been full of surprises. He made me an insta-fan for Bruce, and I'm very much glad to hear that the overwhelming positive reviews landed him a six-movie deal to continue portraying Bruce! *cheers*
In other news, I decided to procure a copy of 2004 flick 13 Going on 30, where Mark portrayed the adult form of Matt Flamhaff. It's not surprising that a number of his movies have him in the same demeanor and acting style, with variations in character personality. Needless to say, he is just very much a great actor that has gotten my utmost respect.
Best of luck to him, and I'm very much looking forward to his future work and success in the Marvel world~ Looking forward to his own Hulk movie!
Admittedly, I don't normally spend on buying new clothes. At the time, I never had the money and would more often than not ask my Mom to get it for me. But, since I make my own money now by slaving away at a game company, I decided to spoil myself when Kai and I went to SM North one fine Saturday since I was treating her out with a portion of my first salary.
Granted, it was a good find; I never had enough polo shirts, though I very much enjoy wearing them. A sorry excuse to wear more to work. Just when we were about to head home after a satisfying early dinner at Sakae Sushi, we stopped by the Surplus Shop and I found myself a neat piece of polo shirt (that I wore to work Monday morning) in a nice shade of red checkers that reminded me of lumberjacks. xD
A good buy, if I might add.
on Monday, May 21, 2012
Yeah, the title was meant to be a pun since I had a sundae at Swensen's on a Sunday~~
Being a chocolate lover makes things even tastier for me. So after my lunch treat at RAMEN BAR (the decision made by my sister chanting it in suggestion), Mom urged us to look for an ice cream parlor for dessert, which Dad ended up spending on.
Whee~~
Being a chocolate lover makes things even tastier for me. So after my lunch treat at RAMEN BAR (the decision made by my sister chanting it in suggestion), Mom urged us to look for an ice cream parlor for dessert, which Dad ended up spending on.
Whee~~
on Friday, May 18, 2012
Last Monday and yesterday, I had the opportunity to have dinner on the way home from work with my mom. On these days, we ate at KITARO along White Plains. Having a light meal of Salmon Maki (and some of Mom's California Maki) was a nice reminder of dinners spent some Tuesday back at ALLS prior to my HCI class.
on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Game of Life Adventures. UNO. Monopoly Deal. Aside from game consoles, card games are the next in line to be good portable means of recreation. Not to mention it only takes minutes to play with about 98% chance of shuffling cards and playing another round, give or take the addition of a few people.
Kai has been harping me to get Monopoly Deal for the two of us for some time, and this would be the reason why we frequent visiting shops like Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us and Hobbes & Landes to search for it. For some weeks, they were all out of stock, and we settled for purchasing other games instead.
Luckily, they were good calls because the first two buys turned out for he better, with good statistics of replayability whenever we got together every weekend. Earlier today, I was commuting home and decided to pass by the Toy Kingdom at SM Makati to check on the Kamen Rider and Sentai merchandise. I decided to go to the other side of the store towards the mass of board games where the boxes of card games hung. Much to my surprise, I skimmed the game titles and came across MONOPOLY DEAL! Eagerly, I got it, and now we have a nice array of card games to choose from and bring along to sleepovers!
Kai has been harping me to get Monopoly Deal for the two of us for some time, and this would be the reason why we frequent visiting shops like Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us and Hobbes & Landes to search for it. For some weeks, they were all out of stock, and we settled for purchasing other games instead.
Luckily, they were good calls because the first two buys turned out for he better, with good statistics of replayability whenever we got together every weekend. Earlier today, I was commuting home and decided to pass by the Toy Kingdom at SM Makati to check on the Kamen Rider and Sentai merchandise. I decided to go to the other side of the store towards the mass of board games where the boxes of card games hung. Much to my surprise, I skimmed the game titles and came across MONOPOLY DEAL! Eagerly, I got it, and now we have a nice array of card games to choose from and bring along to sleepovers!
on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Just finished watching Castle's Season 4 ender - episode 23 entitled Always. Since it already aired in the US last Monday, I'm free to spoil anyone who hasn't had the opportunity to watch it themselves (though I won't be that much of a spoil sport by giving everything away).
Instead, I'll just be writing down a brief review of the episode's chain of events and give my feedback on certain parts!
1. Castle confessing. I saw the sneak peek on Youtube last Monday, and I was flabbergasted by Castle's confession! I mean, who could not be moved when someone tells you this: "I think you are the most remarkable, maddening, challenging, frustrating person I've ever met." Watching through the episode, we find out that there's so much more angst and drama interlaced in that sneak peek that it was a surprise that Beckett actually got even more frustrated to the point of Castle just admitting fault and backed off.
2. Javin's first name basis. Throughout this entire episode, I'm pleasantly surprised that Ryan and Esposito actually call each other by their first names. Whether it's because of the bond they share or whatever, it stresses a fine point that they're close and confide in one another.
3. Beckett calling out for Castle. This was something I've been waiting to hear. On the brink of death as she's hanging on the edge of a building, she finally voices out for Castle. Whether it was a good thing that it wasn't Castle that saved her - though it was his voice that you hear prior to Ryan (and Gates) saving her.
4. Case Tie-Up and Cliffhanger. This episode re-opened the longstanding case surrounding Kate Beckett; her shooting, her mother's case, Captain Montgomery's files, and the identity of the mysterious figure that Castle has been in touch with. Of course, this naturally sparks the notion of a Season 5 so booyah! Did I mention that Beckett resigned and Esposito was on a forced leave? Ryan reasoned out that he had to do it, so it left him and Esposito on rough waters.
5. Rick and Alexis time. It's always endearing how Alexis inadvertently mentions something that metaphorically relates to Castle's own situation with Beckett. She's due to give her valedictorian speech and frets about what to talk about. She admits to being scared of moving on, and Castle couldn't relate more.
5. THE CASKETT MAKE-OUT SCENE. The closing scene for this couple was just so sweet. Rick gets a call from Kate but he rejects it, and after a while a knock comes to the door. Kate is at the door, and Rick flatly asks what she wants, and her reply? "You." This was immediately followed by her walking up to Rick and kissed him, followed by a string of apologies and confessing that when she was on the edge of death, all she could think about was him. o(>u< )o LOVE IT!! Of course, the little make-out scene was just to die for. (*u*)
Instead, I'll just be writing down a brief review of the episode's chain of events and give my feedback on certain parts!
1. Castle confessing. I saw the sneak peek on Youtube last Monday, and I was flabbergasted by Castle's confession! I mean, who could not be moved when someone tells you this: "I think you are the most remarkable, maddening, challenging, frustrating person I've ever met." Watching through the episode, we find out that there's so much more angst and drama interlaced in that sneak peek that it was a surprise that Beckett actually got even more frustrated to the point of Castle just admitting fault and backed off.
2. Javin's first name basis. Throughout this entire episode, I'm pleasantly surprised that Ryan and Esposito actually call each other by their first names. Whether it's because of the bond they share or whatever, it stresses a fine point that they're close and confide in one another.
3. Beckett calling out for Castle. This was something I've been waiting to hear. On the brink of death as she's hanging on the edge of a building, she finally voices out for Castle. Whether it was a good thing that it wasn't Castle that saved her - though it was his voice that you hear prior to Ryan (and Gates) saving her.
4. Case Tie-Up and Cliffhanger. This episode re-opened the longstanding case surrounding Kate Beckett; her shooting, her mother's case, Captain Montgomery's files, and the identity of the mysterious figure that Castle has been in touch with. Of course, this naturally sparks the notion of a Season 5 so booyah! Did I mention that Beckett resigned and Esposito was on a forced leave? Ryan reasoned out that he had to do it, so it left him and Esposito on rough waters.
5. Rick and Alexis time. It's always endearing how Alexis inadvertently mentions something that metaphorically relates to Castle's own situation with Beckett. She's due to give her valedictorian speech and frets about what to talk about. She admits to being scared of moving on, and Castle couldn't relate more.
5. THE CASKETT MAKE-OUT SCENE. The closing scene for this couple was just so sweet. Rick gets a call from Kate but he rejects it, and after a while a knock comes to the door. Kate is at the door, and Rick flatly asks what she wants, and her reply? "You." This was immediately followed by her walking up to Rick and kissed him, followed by a string of apologies and confessing that when she was on the edge of death, all she could think about was him. o(>u< )o LOVE IT!! Of course, the little make-out scene was just to die for. (*u*)
on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Say hello to my Blue Buster Ranger key! I wish there was a button to flip up the bottom half to reveal the key like what the Gokaigers do - because it is an epic feat - and pretend to be cool about it.
My first time working overtime; although not surprising since the situation called for it. Sadly There were setbacks so I'm hoping the succeeding OTs I'll be taking this week to wrap up a phase of one of our games. Fingers crossed.
My first time working overtime; although not surprising since the situation called for it. Sadly There were setbacks so I'm hoping the succeeding OTs I'll be taking this week to wrap up a phase of one of our games. Fingers crossed.
Happy birthday to Tenimyu Season 1 Rikkai B cast's Kirihara Akaya, Nishimura Mitsuaki!
on Monday, May 7, 2012
Since Kai slept over this weekend and she wanted to get her Game of Thrones books, we decided to go to Trinoma last Saturday afternoon. After running a short errand for my dad, I coaxed her to come with me to Saizen to browse around at the merchandise because they were really nice.
Funnily enough, we stumbled upon this mass of perfume that we knew some of our friends from Japan used. Admittedly, they smelled nice so we each chose one to get. I'm not a big fan of perfume but I do want to get into the habit of things, if just to make my girlfriend swoon. Fun fact is she enjoys randomly sniffing me, so it's a welcome invitation for her. XD
I may make it a point to restock on this every so often. Before they disappear, you know.
Funnily enough, we stumbled upon this mass of perfume that we knew some of our friends from Japan used. Admittedly, they smelled nice so we each chose one to get. I'm not a big fan of perfume but I do want to get into the habit of things, if just to make my girlfriend swoon. Fun fact is she enjoys randomly sniffing me, so it's a welcome invitation for her. XD
I may make it a point to restock on this every so often. Before they disappear, you know.
So since I foresee hardly any time to make entries due to my 8-5 work hours, I decided to try out doing some short entries and see how that plays out for a while. Any birthday greetings I may have missed will just be edited in when I have access to a laptop and my birthday excel master list.
Anyway, this morning I brought some things to decorate my otherwise bland workspace in the office. I must say, it's nice to see some color! Such things included my Kamen Rider finger figurines and my Go-Busters Ranger keys I bought yesterday as a gift to myself. XD To cap it off, I bought a little organizer to put all my pens - which is actually a holder for remotes. True story. I also have some scratch paper for any notes I want to take down while testing out games and such, as well as have compartment for my gadgets while I work for easier access.
Anyway, work has been never-ending!! But luckily I have a knack for it so the task becomes a bit less stressful than burdening. I'm predicting a night of overtime this week though. At least my work station will be an interesting one to come back to.
Anyway, this morning I brought some things to decorate my otherwise bland workspace in the office. I must say, it's nice to see some color! Such things included my Kamen Rider finger figurines and my Go-Busters Ranger keys I bought yesterday as a gift to myself. XD To cap it off, I bought a little organizer to put all my pens - which is actually a holder for remotes. True story. I also have some scratch paper for any notes I want to take down while testing out games and such, as well as have compartment for my gadgets while I work for easier access.
Anyway, work has been never-ending!! But luckily I have a knack for it so the task becomes a bit less stressful than burdening. I'm predicting a night of overtime this week though. At least my work station will be an interesting one to come back to.
on Thursday, May 3, 2012
After my first day at work at Anino Games, I commuted home and took a route through SM Makati to get a bus. On the way, I passed by the Toy Kingdom I frequented to check if I could still get a Kamen Rider W gashapon. To my dismay, they had taken it out, and that left me a bit saddened.
But my spirits were lifted when I saw some Japanese merchandise of Kamen Rider toys! Funnily enough, several of the toys on sale were promoting the latest one in the series: Kamen Rider Fourze. Among the merchandise that caught my interest are found below in the pictures I snapped.
First item worth mentioning is the Fourze Driver, the belt that allows Kisaragi to transform into Fourze. It comes with the first 4 Switches that usually come with the standard set, and not surprisingly should be there.
But my spirits were lifted when I saw some Japanese merchandise of Kamen Rider toys! Funnily enough, several of the toys on sale were promoting the latest one in the series: Kamen Rider Fourze. Among the merchandise that caught my interest are found below in the pictures I snapped.
First item worth mentioning is the Fourze Driver, the belt that allows Kisaragi to transform into Fourze. It comes with the first 4 Switches that usually come with the standard set, and not surprisingly should be there.
Next would be the Astroswitches! On the left, two switches were sold together, that also slot into the Fourze Driver~ On the right are more interesting switches that feature three other Kamen Riders! On the back, if you activate the OOO's switch, you get a hand similar to Ankh! xDDDDDD
Finally, you see the other ones for sale. In the top left, you have Fourze's Hee-Hackgun, Fourze's Module accessed by the Fire Switch when he enters Fire State. Next to that is Kamen Rider Meteor's Meteor Driver, which allows Sakuta to transform into Meteor. And on the bottom left, the Powerdizer, a piece of machinery that Daimonji utilizes for the team.
And finally, I have a nice little family of Kamen Rider finger puppets growing! From left to right: Kamen Rider OOO's Ankh, Kamen Rider OOO, Kamen Rider Fourze and Kamen Rider Shin Den-O.
Monday last week (April 23), my net was uncooperative and prohibited me from chatting with Kai, so I decided to finally clean out one of my cabinets brimming with school papers and readings. I decided to sort them out into trash, reusable as scratch paper or memorable papers and readings to hold onto to add to my little collection.
Among these collection of works are the readings I attained from my three Philosophy classes in college. In this little collection of mine, I have the following:
Among these collection of works are the readings I attained from my three Philosophy classes in college. In this little collection of mine, I have the following:- Plato's The Republic
- Plato's The Cretan City
- Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics
- Michel Foucault's Discipline and Punish
- Michel Foucault's History of Sexuality
- Michel Foucault's The Use of Pleasure
- Hannah Arendt's The Origins of Totalitarianism
- Hannah Arendt's The Human Condition
- Hannah Pitkin's The Attack of the Blob
Along with this collection, I have several scripts carried over from my Literature 14 class back in freshman year. The titles of which I won't care to recall or elaborate anymore. After going at dumping papers and readings in the thrash for disposal, I find myself with packets of scratch paper and several memorable pieces of output. A fine way to remember college, I think.
(Obviously this is a long, overdue post)
(Obviously this is a long, overdue post)
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