Monday, October 31, 2011
Watermelon Seeds, Cholesterol, Horse Testicles, Free White Mocha Frap, Chris Corner, and a Beautiful Waxing Crescent
Me and my big mouth had a great day back in the province. Are you ready, Diary? This is going to be a long one...
Dear Diary,
I had a great day in the province. (Yup, it's worth repeating) In fact, it's so great that it would be a futile attempt to summarize it in just one go. So I decided to divide said day into to sub-topics so you could keep up, Diary.
Watermelon Seeds
What was I missing? I never knew you could eat these things; let alone how much time it could pass. Once you crack the shell and eat the nut inside (which surprisingly tastes like tea), it's hard to stop. I found my new snack which apparently has less salt than your standard peanut with all the nuttiness nutrition a standard peanut can offer. Funny thing though, I have a cousin who hates these seeds, because his logic goes like this:
You don't just get the seeds and throw the watermelon away. One has to eat a watermelon, spit out the seeds, dry them, and then salt them. Even though the seed has already gone through drying and salting, the fact that these seeds have been in someone's mouth disturbs him.
Cholesterol
Oh yeah, why did we go to the province, Diary? We were running low on vinegar. And why not buy from your usual grocery? Because vinegar from the province kicks so much more ass than commercial vinegar! So you're saying Diary that we went all the way to the province just for vinegar? We SO could! But don't forget, Diary. It's nearing All Souls' Day. We have to pay a visit to my uncle and my cousin (his daughter) who both died of kidney failure. My cousin's kidneys failed first so my uncle donated his. Unfortunately, his kidney eventually failed as well. Scary thing is that it runs in the family... RIP
Why won't it run in the family? We live on eating anything salty from chicharon (local pork rinds) with vinegar, to fresh-from-the-river seafood with vinegar. Anyway, back to cholesterol.
Remember, "fresh-from the river" seafood. We have boiled shrimp served with sour mangoes. We have live, raw river crabs (talangka) salted and eaten with vinegar. MORE RIVER CRABS. MORE VINEGAR. It's a stomach killer if you're not used to it and a heart killer since it's pure protein and cholesterol in a shell. My dad can only eat two. I ate eight. Good times... It's been a while since I ate those bad boys, err, I mean bad girls.
Fun facts:
The females are easier to pry open.
Yes, gay crabs exist.
The female and gay crabs have more fat. YUM!
Horse Testicles
If you think it's my first time seeing horse testicles or that horse testicles have something to do with my family pastime, you are so wrong in so many ways, Diary. The cemetery is near a barangay (a subdivsion of sorts) called Barangay Bayag-Kabayo; translated, Horse Testicles. As funny as it sounds, it's no laughing matter. It's been an infamous site and burial place of many salvage victims since there is also a crude cemetery in the area. Don't worry, that's not where we're going, Diary.
For more funny names of places in the Philippines, click the orange, out-of-place hyperlink disguised as understandable text to guide the reader more efficiently to an appropriate site.
Free White Mocha Frap
It's been a while since I've dropped by Starbucks... There happened to be a promo in Starbucks, my mom had a load of receipts, so it's FREE FRAPS all around for the entire family! (except for you Diary, you're not family) Suddenly, memories of freshman year flash before my eyes... whatever.
Chris Corner
I have been listening to Sneaker Pimps and IAMX during the entire trip. I just realized how awesome this man is. Besides having these two projects under his belt, he writes, sings, and produces all of his songs. One of the best frontmen I know. I'd say he's a cross between Brendon Urie and Lady Gaga. He's known for the trip-hop sound back in the 90's and now with the cabaret-esque synth-pop atmosphere with operatic vocals IAMX is known for. This man makes me bi-curious and atheist in so many ways... No, Diary. This is not a phase... this is just music. And his is simply enchanting and passionate.
A Beautiful Waxing Crescent
The moon looks bigger than usual the night we arrived back home. A happy Halloween I guess. A hauntingly beautiful way to end the day...
Though this is not the original picture, this it what it looked like; with the actual color and angle. Obviously not the actual size.
As always, your silence is reassuring, Diary.
Sincerely mine,
Me and My Big Mouth
Dear Diary,
I had a great day in the province. (Yup, it's worth repeating) In fact, it's so great that it would be a futile attempt to summarize it in just one go. So I decided to divide said day into to sub-topics so you could keep up, Diary.
Watermelon Seeds
What was I missing? I never knew you could eat these things; let alone how much time it could pass. Once you crack the shell and eat the nut inside (which surprisingly tastes like tea), it's hard to stop. I found my new snack which apparently has less salt than your standard peanut with all the nuttiness nutrition a standard peanut can offer. Funny thing though, I have a cousin who hates these seeds, because his logic goes like this:
You don't just get the seeds and throw the watermelon away. One has to eat a watermelon, spit out the seeds, dry them, and then salt them. Even though the seed has already gone through drying and salting, the fact that these seeds have been in someone's mouth disturbs him.
Cholesterol
Oh yeah, why did we go to the province, Diary? We were running low on vinegar. And why not buy from your usual grocery? Because vinegar from the province kicks so much more ass than commercial vinegar! So you're saying Diary that we went all the way to the province just for vinegar? We SO could! But don't forget, Diary. It's nearing All Souls' Day. We have to pay a visit to my uncle and my cousin (his daughter) who both died of kidney failure. My cousin's kidneys failed first so my uncle donated his. Unfortunately, his kidney eventually failed as well. Scary thing is that it runs in the family... RIP
Why won't it run in the family? We live on eating anything salty from chicharon (local pork rinds) with vinegar, to fresh-from-the-river seafood with vinegar. Anyway, back to cholesterol.
Remember, "fresh-from the river" seafood. We have boiled shrimp served with sour mangoes. We have live, raw river crabs (talangka) salted and eaten with vinegar. MORE RIVER CRABS. MORE VINEGAR. It's a stomach killer if you're not used to it and a heart killer since it's pure protein and cholesterol in a shell. My dad can only eat two. I ate eight. Good times... It's been a while since I ate those bad boys, err, I mean bad girls.
The females are easier to pry open.
Yes, gay crabs exist.
The female and gay crabs have more fat. YUM!
Horse Testicles
If you think it's my first time seeing horse testicles or that horse testicles have something to do with my family pastime, you are so wrong in so many ways, Diary. The cemetery is near a barangay (a subdivsion of sorts) called Barangay Bayag-Kabayo; translated, Horse Testicles. As funny as it sounds, it's no laughing matter. It's been an infamous site and burial place of many salvage victims since there is also a crude cemetery in the area. Don't worry, that's not where we're going, Diary.
For more funny names of places in the Philippines, click the orange, out-of-place hyperlink disguised as understandable text to guide the reader more efficiently to an appropriate site.
Free White Mocha Frap
It's been a while since I've dropped by Starbucks... There happened to be a promo in Starbucks, my mom had a load of receipts, so it's FREE FRAPS all around for the entire family! (except for you Diary, you're not family) Suddenly, memories of freshman year flash before my eyes... whatever.
Chris Corner
A Beautiful Waxing Crescent
The moon looks bigger than usual the night we arrived back home. A happy Halloween I guess. A hauntingly beautiful way to end the day...
As always, your silence is reassuring, Diary.
Sincerely mine,
Me and My Big Mouth
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Happy 1000th!
Me and my big mouth wishes everyone a delightful time of day. Why delightful? Because I am finally accepting e-fanmail. For a second post in Fictional Fanmail, that's a lot of progress let me tell you. Besides that, I have reached 1000 views! Congrats to all the readers, followers, net servers, and free times that made it all possible.
We have our very first e-mail from "imfirstbitch" saying:
Okay, a big shout-out to imfirstbitch for that very inspiring idea, YOU RULE DOG! Stay tuned readers. When I gain enough hype and rep around here, I'm gonna start working on that "2ND BLOG."
In the meantime, I'mma start working on the other labels. Keep sending in your fanmail peeps! It's very much appreciated.
Me and my big mouth, closed.
We have our very first e-mail from "imfirstbitch" saying:
'Sup M.A.M.B.M.
I'm first bitch! Btw, lovin' your blog! Unlike those bitches who snail-mailed before me who love you way more that they should. Anyhows, aside from your blog right here, what else do you do for fun? It would be pretty kick-ass if you'd write a novel or somethin'. Post more of your tracks too! Piece of Pi was an epic way to start your career, if you have any... LOL, just playin' dog. But seriously, you got potential here. Peace out!Hmmm... you know what? I'll consider that, imfirstbitch. After sprucing up this blog, I'm gonna make a new one completely dedicated to said novel. In fact, I'm gonna integrate my music into that novel. So... it's gonna be a combination of blogging, music, literature, and possibly even videos! God, this is gonna be one hell of a project.
Okay, a big shout-out to imfirstbitch for that very inspiring idea, YOU RULE DOG! Stay tuned readers. When I gain enough hype and rep around here, I'm gonna start working on that "2ND BLOG."
In the meantime, I'mma start working on the other labels. Keep sending in your fanmail peeps! It's very much appreciated.
Me and my big mouth, closed.
Learning Helplessness
Me and my big mouth. Here. Blogging. 11:47 PM. October 26, 2011. My house. Family computer. Windows XP SP2. Seriously I still have an XP? At least it's not a Vista... Serial number: Too personal. Hmmm. Fine, I got no intros planned for this one.
Dear Diary,
How's the sem break doing for you, Diary? We haven't gotten in touch for a while since I'm also working on other blog posts. Don't fret though, this post will be a good personal one. I promise.
It occurred to me that I have a fixed face that's either dead serious or freakishly happy. To back this fact up I have two artists in music I am a fan of:
Sincerely mine,
Dear Diary,
How's the sem break doing for you, Diary? We haven't gotten in touch for a while since I'm also working on other blog posts. Don't fret though, this post will be a good personal one. I promise.
It occurred to me that I have a fixed face that's either dead serious or freakishly happy. To back this fact up I have two artists in music I am a fan of:
TRICKY
&
APHEX TWIN (As seen in Fictional Fear Factors)
So Diary, what does these two have in connection with my face you ask? A LOT.
Anyway Diary, besides this face preset I have, I am also a social introvert; basically, a guy who can hang with others but prefers to be alone. Why?
I usually speak in English back then, in an environment of provincial and local students. Due to this, I am not often listened to. Even in high school, when I learned to grasp Tagalog I couldn't get anyone to take me seriously. You see, I was always seen back then as an English-speaking, goody two-shoes, tall nerd who hasn't uttered a single curse or bad word. It wasn't all bad, in fact, I was the teachers' pet and the sisters' future-priest (Catholic school) without even trying.
After my valedictory speech (might as well be proud of it), I made a promise to myself. I will listen attentively to anyone speaking so that they won't feel what I felt when I wasn't listened to. Lastly, I won't talk to anyone unless they talk to me. If you won't listen, I might as well save my breath and spit for someone who deserves it.
So that's what society did to me back then, Diary. Learned helplessness. I learned to stop speaking and save my voice for those who are actually listening. In retrospect, it may also be a lingering fear of social rejection and alienation. Is it wrong if I do not want other people to know me better since I am sparing them from the most uninteresting and boring person of their lives?
I speak more Tagalog nowadays but I still keep my English accent in case I need it. It's very handy for establishing professional rapports, presenting oral reports, interviews, drama and the theater, and voice-acting. If you want a sampler of my voice, watch The Park Bench produced and animated by Trevor Viloria.
Oh well... I hope I can get over this social dilemma soon, Diary. It's now 12:48 AM, one hour since I started. I should get some shut-eye. For now, I am really thankful for my family and friends. Thanks guys for coping with my dullness. I'm really glad that I don't waste anything when I talk to you guys.
I guess I need someone to talk to and I am beyond willing to listen. That's why I got you, Diary...
Bittersweet, ain't it?
Bittersweet, ain't it?
Sincerely mine,
Me and My Big Mouth
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
This Will Change Your Life
Me and my big mouth are opening up with an all-new segment! Fictional Fanmail, where my imaginary audience finally gives me a piece of their non-existent minds. All letters under this segment are REAL and are from REAL people; I mean that in the most ironic way possible.
Enough fiddle-faddle then! On to the first fanmail from... everyone who has read my blog!
Wow! Let's open it up!
Well...
..........
..........
This is probably the BEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID TO ME! I was really aiming for an asshole-esque, bitch-like, bullshit-approach for my blog. Besides that, my blog is really jamming their computers! It must be a real party over there when you guys are reading my blog.
In fact, they love my blog so much, they wanna fuck me... Okay guys, loving my blog is one thing, but making love with me is entirely different. Control yourselves! Sheesh... and I thought I had problems.
Listen readers, the best way to fuck with someone is to mess them up with your bullshit. Exactly what my blog is doing right now... But that message only goes to those who sent me this first fanmail.
Sarcasm; the kind of bullshit that fucks everyone up. The title says it all, doesn't it?
Enough fiddle-faddle then! On to the first fanmail from... everyone who has read my blog!
Wow! Let's open it up!
Well...
..........
..........
This is probably the BEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID TO ME! I was really aiming for an asshole-esque, bitch-like, bullshit-approach for my blog. Besides that, my blog is really jamming their computers! It must be a real party over there when you guys are reading my blog.
In fact, they love my blog so much, they wanna fuck me... Okay guys, loving my blog is one thing, but making love with me is entirely different. Control yourselves! Sheesh... and I thought I had problems.
Listen readers, the best way to fuck with someone is to mess them up with your bullshit. Exactly what my blog is doing right now... But that message only goes to those who sent me this first fanmail.
Sarcasm; the kind of bullshit that fucks everyone up. The title says it all, doesn't it?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Sem Break: Paradigm Shift
Me and my big mouth are enjoying the sem break. By enjoying, I mean visiting analytical and pharmaceutical labs for possible OJT and future job opportunities. We are now live blogging in a meeting room like a real boss, which is really not as epic as it sounds, since I'm not part of the meeting...
Anyway, I've gone through a lot these past four days; the so-called "What am I doing with my life?" phase. I've prepared a should-do list that I must accomplish before this vacation ends.
I'm not usually good with lists... but my fellow bloggers are doing it, so hey, why not? Speaking of fellow bloggers who could probably make more sense than my experimental ramblings, here they are:
Hmmm... this is fun. Let's have another go at it, shall we?
What I should probably make a list of:
Going back to more pressing matters...
THE SHOULD-DO LIST:
1. Get myself a compartmentalized tea-box and become a tea connoisseur as well as organizing tea intake by days. For instance:
4. Scope through various companies for future job opportunities.
5. Get an iPad 2. (Optional)
6. Regain weight due to the stresses of the last semester.
7. Finish my Little Prince soundtrack.
8. Finish our film.
9. Get a LAN Cable.
10. Finalize my music projects and collaborators.
11. Read more on Jean-Paul Sartre's "Essays in Existentialism."
12. Read more on "Radiohead & Philosophy."
Hopefully, I aim to be a more focused and more organized individual without sacrificing fun. I should establish myself as a tea-loving, music-making, philsophical, chemistry-oriented, business student of the Ateneo.
Me and my big mouth, closed.
What do you think of the new ending?
Anyway, I've gone through a lot these past four days; the so-called "What am I doing with my life?" phase. I've prepared a should-do list that I must accomplish before this vacation ends.
I'm not usually good with lists... but my fellow bloggers are doing it, so hey, why not? Speaking of fellow bloggers who could probably make more sense than my experimental ramblings, here they are:
Hmmm... this is fun. Let's have another go at it, shall we?
What I should probably make a list of:
- My future downloads
- My archives
- Music
- Movies
- Pictures
- Games
- Applications
- My wishlists
- Christmas
- Birthday
- Graduation
- Immediate Wants
- Future Wishes
- Selfless Wishes
- My future blog posts
- My future compositions
- My future projects
Going back to more pressing matters...
THE SHOULD-DO LIST:
1. Get myself a compartmentalized tea-box and become a tea connoisseur as well as organizing tea intake by days. For instance:
- Green Mondays
- Chai Tuesdays
- Peppermint Wednesdays
- Tarragon Thursdays
- Chamomile Fridays
- English Saturdays
- Earl Grey Sundays (My favorite!)
- Mellow Mondays
- Trip-Hop Tuesdays
- Alternative Wednesdays
- Classical Thursdays
- Electro Fridays
- Screamo Saturdays
- Soundtrack Sundays
4. Scope through various companies for future job opportunities.
5. Get an iPad 2. (Optional)
6. Regain weight due to the stresses of the last semester.
7. Finish my Little Prince soundtrack.
8. Finish our film.
9. Get a LAN Cable.
10. Finalize my music projects and collaborators.
11. Read more on Jean-Paul Sartre's "Essays in Existentialism."
12. Read more on "Radiohead & Philosophy."
Hopefully, I aim to be a more focused and more organized individual without sacrificing fun. I should establish myself as a tea-loving, music-making, philsophical, chemistry-oriented, business student of the Ateneo.
Me and my big mouth, closed.
What do you think of the new ending?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Lavender Town
Me and my big mouth are here once again with the same introductions. So yeah, we're back in Writer's Block where we let the music compensate for the lack of thoughts for a better post. This time around we focus on a tune that gives true Pokemon fans a nostalgia boner every time.
As some of you may know, Lavender Town is part of the Kanto region in Generation 1 of the Pokemon universe. It is the sixth place you visit as I recall which is most memorable due to the infamous Ghost Tower erected there as a memorial for the souls of dead Pokemon. Yes, I have been quite the follower of Pokemon.
Anyway, a conspiracy has been spread across the internet a year ago about the theme music heard in Lavender Town as well as the Ghost Tower and its inhabitants. It is known as Lavender Town Syndrome. Long story, click the link.
Short story, there have been reports of mass suicides and illnesses of children aged 7-12 in Japan upon hearing the original Lavender Town theme music in Pokemon Red and Green due to certain frequencies and images formed when translating the sound into images. The sound engineer who translated the sound found out with his powerful ear that there was a certain frequency missing which made Lavender Town sound incomplete. His friend added it in (after he died) and some shocking images were displayed.
Look, I'm a bit skeptical about this but either way, I love the hauntingly beautiful tune of Lavender Town and I, too, believed that there was indeed something missing. Yes, I am a sound engineer. Yes, I got an ear for frequencies. Yes, my roommate found this out by accident after viewing the Gary Motherf***ing Oak meme. But no, I did not want it to sound more devious than it's current reputation.
Lavender Town was missing beauty. I added more instruments and an additional chord sequence that fit the "hauntingly beautiful" theme perfectly while still remaining faithful to the original. Plus, I sampled a classic horror string sound effect.
P.S. If you play this song in iTunes on repeat, it loops just like in the game.
You're never too scared to move... on. Face the music and make the best out of it.
P.S. I just noticed that the song cut at about 4:24 onwards. That was my bad. It wasn't an intended abrupt cut at the climax to creep you out rather it was an editing mistake I never checked since I made this video at 2 in the morning.
As some of you may know, Lavender Town is part of the Kanto region in Generation 1 of the Pokemon universe. It is the sixth place you visit as I recall which is most memorable due to the infamous Ghost Tower erected there as a memorial for the souls of dead Pokemon. Yes, I have been quite the follower of Pokemon.
Anyway, a conspiracy has been spread across the internet a year ago about the theme music heard in Lavender Town as well as the Ghost Tower and its inhabitants. It is known as Lavender Town Syndrome. Long story, click the link.
Short story, there have been reports of mass suicides and illnesses of children aged 7-12 in Japan upon hearing the original Lavender Town theme music in Pokemon Red and Green due to certain frequencies and images formed when translating the sound into images. The sound engineer who translated the sound found out with his powerful ear that there was a certain frequency missing which made Lavender Town sound incomplete. His friend added it in (after he died) and some shocking images were displayed.
Look, I'm a bit skeptical about this but either way, I love the hauntingly beautiful tune of Lavender Town and I, too, believed that there was indeed something missing. Yes, I am a sound engineer. Yes, I got an ear for frequencies. Yes, my roommate found this out by accident after viewing the Gary Motherf***ing Oak meme. But no, I did not want it to sound more devious than it's current reputation.
Lavender Town was missing beauty. I added more instruments and an additional chord sequence that fit the "hauntingly beautiful" theme perfectly while still remaining faithful to the original. Plus, I sampled a classic horror string sound effect.
P.S. If you play this song in iTunes on repeat, it loops just like in the game.
P.S. I just noticed that the song cut at about 4:24 onwards. That was my bad. It wasn't an intended abrupt cut at the climax to creep you out rather it was an editing mistake I never checked since I made this video at 2 in the morning.
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