today is a gift. that is why it is called the present.

after kong mabasa ang latest manga ng ouran, naghanap ako ng next unknown series na babasahin ko. one day, isang araw habang nagba-browse ako sa mtgsalvation site, may nakita akong avatar na talagang nakuha ang atensyon ko. isang animated gif ng isang babae na nagba-"bounce" ang mga dibdib tapos sa background maraming lalakeng nakapaligid sa kanya, inisip isip ko na malamang sa malamang galing sa isang anime series 'to na di ko pa napapanood. nung chineck ko 'yung profile nung member ng forum, may nakuha akong clue... youkai academy. napag-alaman ko na 'yung youkai academy ay galing sa isang anime na may pamagat na "rosario+vampire". binasa ko sa wikipedia 'yung storyline niya at naging interesado ako, hanggang sa ma-download ko 'yung 12 episodes ng season 1 nito.

hehehehe, di naman ako nagsisi sa pagkaka-download ko sa anime dahil sobrang nakakatawa talaga siya, IMO, parang pinaghalong akazukin cha-cha at love hina, dahil si tsukune (male protagonist) ay pinapaligiran ng mga cute na mga girls/monsters. ganto kasi 'yun, si tsukune hindi siya makakapasok sa middle high school dahil mabababa ang mga grades niya. tapos may napulot ang tatay niya na admission form for middle high sa youkai academy. ang hindi nila alam e ang youkai academy ay school para sa mga monsters at bawal na bawal na may makatungtong na tao dun sa loob nun. huli na nang malaman ni tsukune na ang school na napasukan niya ay ganon at una niyang nakilalang girl/monster dun ay si moka, isang vampire na pag natatanggal ang crus (rosaryo) sa leeg niya ay lumalabas ang tunay niyang lakas. currently, natapos ko na 'yung first season ng anime at binabasa ko na 'yung manga (chapter 15 na ako!), sa mga otaku dyan na di pa napapanood/nababasa ang rosario + vampire, i really recommend it! hehehehe

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ilang beses ko nang pina-ulit-ulit ang voltes V sa TV pero parang ngayon ko lang napanood ang talagang ending niya. ang huli ko kasing naalala noong bata ako, ang pinakahuling episode e nung sinugod ni Voltes V 'yung pinaka base ng mga bozanian sa earth ('yung kastilyo) tapos pinapaulanan sila ng sandamakmak na missles at lasers.

hindi pa pala dun natapos 'yun. sabi naman nung kapatid kong bunso, pelikula na 'yung part na 'yun nung pumunta na ang Voltes team sa bozania. nung una kong nakita na lumipad 'yung camp big falcon, bigla kong naalala 'yung combatron (dating series sa Pilipino Funny Komiks). parehas na parehas kasi na lumipad 'yung camp big falcon at 'yung earth base sa combatron e. (lalo tuloy tumibay ang hinala ko na hango nga sa voltes V ang concept ng earth base).

at least ngayon, kampante na ako na natapos ko na talaga ang Voltes V story.

on the sidenote: ang galing kong mang-hula! tama ako na daimos ang susunod na ipapalabas ng GMA-7 after matapos ng Voltes V... ilang daang beses ko nang narinig ang riiichaaaard! at erikaaaaa!

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hays, andami ko pang naka-line up na mga anime na dapat panoorin... eto ang rough list ko:

naruto shippuuden - 'yung season three lang, filler kasi kaya tinamad akong panoorin. siguro pag nakumpleto na 'yung season three saka ko papanoorin 'yun.

bleach - dina-download ko pa rin 'yung mga latest episodes. same with naruto shippuuden, puro pa sila fillers ngayon (pero compared sa naruto, mas magaganda ang fillers ng bleach IMO, see the bounto arc)

rurouni kenshin - argh, kalagitnaan pa lang ako ng season two (episode 43), di ko alam kung bakit tinatamad akong panoorin ngayon 'to (kasi kulang ako ng episode 65 e. san kaya ako makaka-download nun? hmmm.)

g gundam - eto nakuha ko lang sa ka-officemate ko. sa lahat ng gundam series eto ang medyo nasubaybayan ko nung pinalabas to sa GMA-7. pero hindi muna 'to ang priority ko.

chobits - akala ko ka-level 'to ng love hina (na natapos ko nang panoorin), hindi pala. medyo adult na pala ang target nito kaya medyo mag-e-expect na ako ng konting comedy. kumpleto ko naman 'yung nakuha kong kopya pero saka ko na papanoorin.

code geass, vandread, desert punk, gundam 00 - medyo nasa sci-fi side na 'to (not a fan of it) siguro papanoorin ko 'tong mga 'to pag talagang walang-wala na akong mapanood.

waaaaaaaaaah, andami dami pa nila.. hehehehe pero syempre meron pa rin akong wishlist ng mga anime na gustung gusto kong mapanood ng buo/magkaroon ng kopya:

school rumble - basta ang kulit ng anime na 'to, pero nung una di ko talaga to nagustuhan. nung nakapanood ako ng isang buong episdoe nito saka ko siya na-appreciate.

raijin-o - super rare ng anime na 'to. robot mecha anime din to pero ang pinagkaiba nito e mga bata 'yung nagko-control sa mga robot. tatlong robot 'to e na lumalabas sa mismong school nila. dati ko 'tong napapanood sa RPN-9 nun e. (kasabayan ng Beakman's world at Mr. Bogus)

magic knight reyearth - kailangan ko ng closure sa anime na 'to di ko matsambahan ang ending ng anime series na 'to e.

card captor sakura - same as magic knight rayearth

case closed (detective conan), sergeant keroro, doraemon - sa sobrang haba ng series, parang imposibleng makakita ng isang buong compilation ng mga series na 'to. pero etong tatlo na 'to ang mga hina-hunting kong mga anime sa net lately e. pag may nakita kayo timbrehan nyo ako ha? LOL

runtime: 2 hrs. 20 min.
starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman
release date: June 15th, 2005

short summary: How does one man change the world? It's a question that haunts Bruce Wayne like the specter of his parents, gunned down before his eyes in the streets of Gotham on a night that changed his life forever. Tormented by guilt and anger, battling the demons that feed his desire for revenge and his need to honor his parents' altruistic legacy, the disillusioned industrial heir vanished from Gotham and secretly travels the world, seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. In his quest to elucidate himself in the ways of the criminal mind, Bruce is mentored by a mysterious man called Ducard in the mastery of the physical and mental disciplines that will empower him to fight the evil he has vowed to destroy. He soon finds himself the target of recruiting efforts by the League of Shadows, a powerful, subversive vigilante group headed by enigmatic leader Ra's al Ghul. Bruce returns to Gotham to find the city devoured by rampant crime and corruption. Wayne Enterprises, his family's former bastion of philanthropic business ideals, now rests in the hands of CEO Richard Earle, a man more concerned with taking the company public than serving the public good. Meanwhile, Bruce's close childhood friend Rachel Dawes, now an Assistant District Attorney, can't secure a conviction of the city's most notorious criminals because the justice system has been so deeply polluted by scum like crime boss Carmine Falcone. It doesn't help that prominent Gotham psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Crane bolsters insanity defenses for Falcone's thugs in exchange for nefarious favors that serve his own devious agenda. With the help of his trusted butler Alfred, detective Jim Gordon--one of the few good cops on the Gotham police force--and Lucius Fox, his ally at the Wayne Enterprises' Applied Sciences division, Bruce Wayne unleashes his awe-inspiring alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect and an array of high tech weaponry to fight the sinister forces that threaten to destroy the city.

when/where watched: 2nd quarter 2008 sa star movies.
my verdict: compared sa mga dating batman series na medyo "unrealistic" ang mga settings/plot, IMO mas nabigyan ng justice ni christopher nolan 'yung franchise. comment ko lang sana mas sikat na villain ang ginamit nila sa first movie.
my rating: 3.5 out of 5
favorite scene: 'yung scene na wala nang magawa si batman dahil na-corner na siya, 'yun pala hallucination lang 'yun. lol.
random movie fact: movie fact? hmm... ganto na lang, kapapanood ko lang ngayon ng the dark knight... asteeg kaya lang medyo nalalabuan pa ako sa konting parts. sayang patay na si heath ledger, galing niya na maging joker.

vantage piont [2007]

runtime: 1 hr. 30 min.
starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Kathy Bates, Oprah Winfrey, Matthew Broderick
release date: February 22nd, 2008

short summary: Thomas Barnes and Kent Taylor are two Secret Service agents assigned to protect President Ashton at a landmark summit on the global war on terror. When President Ashton is shot moments after his arrival in Spain, chaos ensues and disparate lives collide in the hunt for the assassin. In the crowd is Howard Lewis, an American tourist who thinks he's captured the shooter on his camcorder while videotaping the event for his kids back home. Also there is American TV news producer Rex Brooks, relaying the historic event to millions of TV viewers across the globe. As they and others reveal their stories, the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place - and it will become apparent that shocking motivations lurk just beneath the surface.

when/where watched: 2nd quarter 2008 sa office
my verdict: ibang klase ng atake ng thriller/action movie. bawat point of view after the other nagdadagdag ng information kung anong nangyari. galing.
my rating: 4.0 out of 5
favorite scene: last scene 'yung part na ise-save nung cameraman 'yung girl na masasagasaan. cool.
random movie fact: ang type ng story telling ng movie ay tinatawag daw na rashomon. for more information about rashomon, visit this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashomon_(film)

71 + 5 Things You Can Do
by Scott Hughes

Most people aren't Warriors, and I'm fine with it. Most people do things that don't make sense, and I'm fine with it. I've learned to accept the non-sense that fills this world. (Part of being a Warrior is accepting that most other people are not Warriors, and accepting them.) Still, the point is that people do things that don't make sense. They whine, complain, and cry over problems they can easily change. They get depressed over problems they cause for themselves.

For example, lazy people often whine that they don't make more money. Selfish people complain that they don't have more friends. Many people sabotage all their romantic relationships and then complain that they don't have a lover.
Granted, sometimes when something bad happens to a person it's purely bad luck. For example, you could be sitting in your well-built home while reading the newspaper and a tornado could tear your home up.

However, usually when you don't like what's happening in your life, it's your own damn fault. It's your fault if you're fat, lazy, uneducated, lonely, etc.

In the following, I list 71 things that you can do to be more successful. You choose to do them or not. If you choose not to do these things, then you have no right to complain about your problems; your problems are your fault!

1. Stop watching television.

2. Stop eating fast food.

3. Stop eating pizza and fried foods.

4. Stop driving places that you could easily walk to.

5. Read at least 1 book a month.

6. Take classes in what interests you or your vocation.

7. Work enough to support yourself, and if needed get a new job or second job to make enough to support yourself. Never stick with a job that doesn't pay enough to support yourself no matter how much you work.

8. Pay off your debts and don't go in debt. You can pay off your debts if you avoid needless expenses, such as cable, overpriced clothes, impractical decorations, unhealthy snacks, jewelry, etcetera.

9. Don't buy a car on finance, and don't buy an expensive car if a cheaper one that works is available.

10. Wake up early, and get all your work done as quickly as possible. That includes household chores, as well as your employment.

11. Drink alcohol less or quit.

12. Do drugs less or quit.

13. Don't smoke cigarettes.

14. Don't eat foods with high fructose corn syrup.

15. Don't drink soda.

16. Don't eat sugary foods at all.

17. Don't drink more than 1 glass of juice per day.

18. Stand up straight and have good posture.

19. Look people in the eyes when you talk to them.

20. Smile.

21. Be polite.

22. Keep your promises.

23. Wear a watch, if you can afford it.

24. Eat breakfast.

25. If you eat cereal at any time, choose your cereal based on healthiness not tastiness.

26. Exercise at least 3 days per week.

27. Walk often.

28. Always write with correct spelling and grammar.

29. Never speak worse about a person behind their back than you do to their face. (Feel free to say nicer things about a person behind their back than to their face.)

30. Don't gossip and don't have a big mouth.

31. Never judge other people harsher than you judge yourself.

32. Make New Years resolutions, but make one every day instead of every year.

33. Volunteer.

34. Forgive, but never forget.

35. Don't have skeletons in your closet.

36. Keep as few secrets as reasonably possible.

37. Despite the rule before this one, keep your friends' secrets.

38. Politely tell people that you will not betray your friends' trust, when you are asked about their secrets and such.

39. Volunteering (i.e. activism) is more important than voting. If you can do both, good for you. If you only have time for one, volunteer instead of voting. It makes more of a difference.

40. Privately question your own values.

41. Avoid questioning other people's values, especially in public.

42. Listen more than you talk.

43. Use a journal to count how many calories you consume per day.
 
44. Use a journal to count how many calories you burn per day.

45. If you want to lose weight, burn slightly more than you consume. If you want to gain weight, consume slightly more than you burn. If you are happy with your weight, try to burn the same amount as you consume.

46. Weigh yourself daily at the same time(s).

47. Write your daily weight down in a journal.

48. Never allow the police to search you, your car, or your belongings if you do not have something to hide.

49. Never tell other people that you think they or something they are doing is immoral or sinful.

50. Keep your moral values and religion to yourself. Use them to direct your own actions.

51. Ask people how they are often and listen to their answer.

52. Laugh at other people's jokes, but not your own.

53. Shower at least once per day.

54. Wash your hands, even if you aren't an employee.

55. Take care of the elderly, which includes spending time with them and talking to them.

56. Avoid going places where you need to be waited on.

57. Wait on yourself wherever possible.

58. Make your friends look good.

59. Avoid lying.

60. Don't pretend to be better than you are. Don't pretend to be more successful, popular, etcetera.

61. Treat other people as if they are better than they are. Treat them as if they are more successful, popular, etcetera.

62. Don't brag about your talents. Instead, surprise people with them when they just happen to be called upon.

63. Sit up straight.

64. Keep your house clean.

65. If you have either of them, keep your car and office clean.

66. Stretch daily. (I do Yoga most mornings.)

67. Dance.

68. Take dancing lessons if you could use improvement.

69. Ask other people (e.g. your friends, your co-workers, your boss, etc.) what their favorite book is, and read it.

70. Ask their favorite song or band, and listen to it.

71. Ask their favorite movie, and watch it.

72. Don't be camera shy.

73. When your alarm goes off in the morning (if you use one), don't press snooze.

74. Make a budget and follow it.

75. Say "I love you" often to the people you feel this way about.

76. Always turning off lights when leaving a room, unless of course there are others are in the room. For that matter, conserving any unnecessary electricity usage is key to the future of humanity.

source: http://warriorism.info/thingsyoucando.php

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currently, eto ang aking pinipilit kong subukang mga gawin, para mas maging masaya ang aking buhay. hays sana matupad ko kahit kalahati lang ng mga 'to in the coming days.

What’s in a smile?
By Felicito M. Domingo

Recently, I ran into kids whom I heard talking about a “grouchy old man and groucy old lady…” I figured these kids were probably scolded of their mischieft by their elders. I di not pay any attention to their description about the elderly until two days ago, when my granddaughter greeted me her usual “good morning grandpa.” I did not respond as I always do because I was not feeling well. Sending that I probably got on the wrong side of the bed, my graddaughter said: “Grandpa, you don’t have to be grouchy this early in the morning. Here!” she said, “Read this.” And she handed me this picture: Written on the picture was the following:

For the love of God,
Live in peace,
Look at the good side of things.
Change your heart.
And turn this upside down! (author unknown)

Immediately, I found myself smiling and feeling better already. Indeed what a wonderful feeling a smile can bring. A simple happy smile can always brighten up the day. No wonder, the great American leader of his time, the lase US President Franklin D. Rossevelt had a saying displayed prominently on his desk:

“A smile costs you nothing, but it creates much. It doesn’t cost you a red cent. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, and sunshine to the sad. It is the world’ best antidote for trouble. It cannot be begged, borrowed or stolen, is no earthly good to anyone unless it is given away, and nobody needs a smile as much as those who have none left to give.”

Think about it and you will surely smile

From: Philippine Panorama, August 2, 2005

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kaya dapat lagi tayo smile! (it's almost three years in the making 'tong post na 'to, whew! kung di pa ako naghalungkat ng mga lumang files sa computer.. hehehehehe)

kagabi while watching the singing bee kasama si mama...

cesar: year 2000, parokya ni edgar, inuman na!
singer: tama na yan, inuman na... hoy pare ko'y tumagay ka... nananabik na lalamunan... naghihintay [pause]
contestant: ... [buzz]
mama: nag-aabang!
me:

runtime: 1 hr. 30 min.
starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Kathy Bates, Oprah Winfrey, Matthew Broderick
release date: November 2nd, 2007

short summary: Barry B. Benson is a graduate bee fresh out of college who is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a rare trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans are mass consumers of honey and decides to sue the human race for stealing bees' honey.

when/where watched: this week sa office
my verdict: kiddie/feel good movie 'tong bee movie. enjoy din naman
my rating: 3.5 out of 5
favorite scene: 'yung part na pumipili sila ng trabaho. hehehe kung ganon sana kabilis ang paghahanap ng trabaho sa atin astig 'yun. tsaka 'yung scene na "nag-espadahan" si barry at 'yung store clerk. LOL
random movie fact: nagkaroon pala ng issue ng plagiarisim 'tong movie na 'to.

"Bee Movie was accused to be a rip-off of a concept developed in 2000 by a team of Swedish animation students, which they claim was presented to Dreamworks in 2001 under the name "Beebylon". The animation students say Dreamworks rejected the idea, on the basis of it being "too childish." When Bee Movie was announced in 2003, the students claim they once again contacted Dreamworks to make sure the movie was not similar to their original concept, and was given a reassuring answer. When one of the members of the "Beebylon" team saw a trailer of the movie in 2007, he deemed it a ripoff and attempted to find a U.S. lawyer who could represent them."

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_movie

runtime: 1 hr. 35 min.
starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Ian McShane, Lucy Liu, Angelina Jolie, David Cross, and Seth Rogen
release date: June 6th, 2008

short summary: Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

when/where watched: this week sa office
my verdict: isa ito sa mga gusto kong panoorin na pelikula sa big screen. nung napanood ko 'yung trailer nito sa sinehan (nung nanood ako ng iron man) tawa na ako ng tawa nun. hehehehe. galing kasi ng pagkakagawa ng animation, 3D-ish na medyo chinese inspired. really worth watching if you want to have a fun time.
my rating: 4.5 out of 5
favorite scene: 'yung bridge scene, nung kinalaban ng furious five si tai lung. galeng talaga. astig 'yung pag-choreograph ng mga laban.
random movie fact: dahil sa pagiging successful ng movie, nagpe-prepare na daw ang dreamworks ng sequel. hmmmmm. here's hoping for a good sequel.

may nagustuhan din akong quote dito sa movie ng dakilang oogway, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present." astig di ba?

runtime: 2 hrs. 6 min.
starring: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Leslie Bibb, and Gwyneth Paltrow
release date: May 2nd, 2008

short summary: Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

when/where watched: last may sa SM megamall
my verdict: being an avid fan of superhero movies, syempre kelangan kong mapanood 'to sa big screen. i'm looking forward sa mga special effects and pano naging iron man si tony stark. natatawa pa rin ako pag iniisip ko na may bitbit siya na battery ng kotse kung di niya naimbento 'yung arc reactor. bagay kay robert downey jr. 'yung role pati na rin kay gwyneth paltrow.

my rating: 4 out of 5
favorite scene: 'yung scene na tinetesting pa lang niya 'yung mark II suit, kulit nun e. tsaka syempre 'yung last scene. pasaway palagi si tony!
random movie fact: buti na lang di muna ako umalis nung nag-credits na (nadala sa X-men 3 hehehehe) at meron nga! eto 'yung transcript:

Nick Fury: [quoting Tony Stark from his press conference] "I am Iron Man." You think you're the only superhero in the world? Mr. Stark, you've become part of a bigger universe. You just don't know it yet.
Tony Stark: Who the hell are you?
Nick Fury: Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Tony Stark: [nonchalantly] Ah.
Nick Fury: I'm here to talk to you about the Avengers Initiative.

hmmm. avengers movie? pihadong all-star cast 'to!

special credits to mattmagician91 for the video grab. original youtube link below:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tzlGUMso7ZY

dabest 'tong parody ng hare hare yukai! tawa ako ng tawa sa kay pikachu (haruhi), napa-tumbling talaga ako nung una ko 'tong napanood e. hehehehe. pero sana mas OK 'yung vid kung emotionless din 'yung pikachu na gumanap ke kyon. hehehe. pero parang mahirap 'yun kasi smiling face si pikachu e. hehehehe

special credits to Peanutbutter003 for the video grab. original youtube link below:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BP1HAGoKmmM

galing pala 'to sa game version ng anime sa playstation 2. hmmm. nice costumes.

special credits to AlbertPwns for the video grab. original youtube link below:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hQo2zOSbBuA

very viral dance steps indeed....

waaaaaaaaaaaah! confirmed na merong diablo 3 under development! parang kailan lang nang i-announce ng blizzard ang starcraft 2, ngayon may diablo 3 na! asteeg! pero goodluck naman kung kelan ang release. malamang sa malamang mga 2010 pa. hays. oh well, laro-laro muna ng starcraft 2 (sana by 2009 naman na-release na) habang naghihintay sa diablo 3. at sana di ganon ka-taas ang system requirements... hahahaha! kung gusto niyo panoorin 'yung preview trailer at demo gameplay, punta kayo sa official site.

eto ang latest favorite anime ko. ouran high school host club. sobrang comedy at nakakakilig 'tong anime na 'to kaya sarap panoorin. sa mga di pa nakakapanood ng anime, eto ang konting background galing wikipedia:

Haruhi Fujioka is a scholarship student at Ouran High School, a fictional school located in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Because of the superlative cost of the school uniform, Haruhi resorts to wearing long slacks, polo shirts and vests. Combined with her large glasses and tousled short hair, Haruhi's look causes her to be confused for a boy.

Looking for a quiet place to study, Haruhi stumbles upon the Third Music Room, the working place of the Ouran Host Club, a group of six attractive male students (Takashi "Mori", Mitsukuni "Hunny", Kaoru and Hikaru, Tamaki, and Kyouya) who spend their time charming and entertaining the school's girls for profit. During their first meeting, Haruhi accidentally knocks over and break a vase valued at ¥8,000,000, estimated to be US$80,000.

In order to pay off the large debt, Haruhi is employed as the club's "dog" and constantly ordered to do menial tasks like serving food or cleaning up. The Club president, without knowing she is really a girl, promotes Haruhi to "host" as soon as he discovers her potential. Even after the truth comes out in the Club, Haruhi continues the charade and is allowed to pay off the rest of her debt working as a host; in order to accomplish this, Haruhi conceals her true identity/gender from the customers.

ang pinaka-favorite kong character dito ay 'yung hitachiin brothers, hikaru and kaoru. sobrang nakakatawa sila lalo na pag inaasar nila ang "dono", si tamaki-sempai. sayang at isang season lang ang ginawang anime nito, pero ok na rin kasi ongoing pa rin ang manga (at nagdadasal na sana magkaroon ng season 2).

presenting mi desktop (click for a larger image)...


hehehehe... talagang nag-upgrade pa ako sa vista para buong-buo ang "black" theme para sa wallpaper. hehehehe. 'yun nga lang di ko tuloy malaro ng maayos ang rival school dahil sa pag-upgrade ko... (note to self: download windows vista SP1). nga pala, kung gusto nyo ng kopya ng wallpaper, punta kayo sa link na 'to http://crz4all.deviantart.com/art/Akatsuki-Clouds-WIDE-82553598

hmmm.. let's see.. kahapon lang ako nag-upgrade to Vista kaya konti pa lang 'yung mga naka-install... sa upper left corner makikita nyo 'yung mga shortcuts sa mga games na madalas laruin sa PC ko, namely counterstrike (nilalaro nung dalawa kong kapatid), virtua tennis (nilalaro ni carlo), NBA live 08 (nilalaro ni thomas), diablo II, warcraft III at starcraft (old skool! lolz)

meron ding mga emulators na naka-save sa PC ko tulad ng final burn (arcade games), kawaks ('yung SVC chaos 'yun e... naka-image file di ko pa rin malutas ang misteryo kung bakit hindi nagwo-work pag kinpya ko na sa PC hmmm.. ) at nestopia (para sa old skool NES games. hahahaha dream ko pa rin na matapos ang double dragon III)

sa upper right naman makikita ang tatlong partition ng hard drive ko, 'yung C (30 GB), D (60 GB na puro music at games) at E (60 rin for movies and "other stuffs"). yung placeholder na folder dun ko nilalagay temporarily 'yung mga files na sine-save ko from the net (albums, naruto/bleach episodes, webpages) since wala akong internet connection sa bahay (wishful thinking sana this year makaya ko nang magpa-connect ng internet... hays)

'yung mi phone folder naman dun nakalagay 'yung mga songs na ina-upload ko sa phone ko at dyan ko din sine-save 'yung mga pictures from my phone.

sa lower left naman, 'yung mga commonly used programs for watching/listening, mas prefer ko pa rin ang winamp kahit na meron nang windows media player 11... hehehehe... may album art na rin naman kasi ang winamp e... di ko rin napansin na na-print screen ko rin 'yung pinakikinggan ko... hehehehe... (otaku inside. LOL)

next time pic naman ng mismong computer ko, medyo madumi kaya di ko pa kinukuhanan.. lolz

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL WORDS IN ANIME
by David Soler

Note: Since I want this to be readable in programs with no formatting ability, I'm employing a modified romanization system. Instead of putting a diacritical marking above an "o" to indicate a doubled length, I'll write out "ou." I'm assuming that readers will be familiar with the standard romanization system. If not, any pocket Japanese-English dictionary will provide a complete explanation of Japanese romanization.

Disclaimers: This glossary contains my choice of the 100 words which I deem to be most common and/or essential in anime. Obviously, my opinion is different from that of others. Students of Japanese should also be cautioned against using this vocabulary without regard to proper context. To choose an obvious example, don't attempt curses outside of you close circle of friends. My friend Akihiko Watanabe has graciously consented to proofread my work. Of course, any errors which remain are strictly my own.

1. abunai- dangerous.

The term has a broader application in Japanese than a direct translation would suggest, being employed in situations where an English speaker would say "Duck!" or "Look out!" Another common usage is as a euphemism for "deviant," i.e. a "dangerous" relationship (abunai kankei).

2. ai- love.

If a native speaker wanted to specify romantic love, he would use the character pronounced koi (or ren, depending on the context).

3. aite- opponent.

Be careful, the word has many applications that are counter-intuitive. A more literal reading of the characters would be "the one whom I must face." As a result, the word can also refer to one's dancing partner or the person whom you are addressing in a two-person conversation.

4. akuma- Satan, Devil.

As with it's English counterparts, this word can be used figuratively.

5. arigatou- Thanks.

The full formula is arigatou gozaimasu.

6. baka- an all-purpose insult denigrating the subject's intelligence.

Depending on tone of voice and other factors, it can range in severity from "silly" to "retard." Other similar insults are aho and manuke, although manuke is more specifically "dolt, buffoon."

7. bakemono- monster.

8. be-da!- the sound made by Japanese when they perform akanbe,

a gesture of contempt made by sticking out the tongue and bringing down one lower eyelid. The gesture is analogous to a Bronx cheer or "Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah."

9. bijin- a beautiful woman.

In terms of frequency and usage, it's best likened to "babe." However, it's still acceptable in formal speech registers, so is not inherently disrespectful.

10. chigau- a verb meaning "to deviate, be different."

In standard Japanese, it's used to declare that someone is wrong. When shouted as an explanation, it's meaning is closer to "No way!" or "Don't be ridiculous!/You are SO off-base!"

11. chikara- strength, power.

12. chikusho- an exclamation of frustration,

equivalent to "Damn!" or "Shit!" Comparable exclamations are kuso (literally "shit") and shimatta.

13. chotto- a little.

Differs from its English counterpart in that it can only be used as an adverb. (The adjectival form is chiisai.) When exclaimed, it means "Hold it!" or "Cut it out!"

14. daijoubu- O.K.

Most often encountered in anime when one character inquires as to another's health.

15. damaru- be still, silent.

Most often found in its imperative form, Damare!, meaning "Shut up!/Silence!"

16. damasu- to deceive.

Often encountered in its passive form, damasareru, "to be tricked."

17. dame- bad, no good; no can do.

One very common usage is dame desu/dame da, uttered when refusing permission or indicating that something is a bad idea.

18. dare- who.

Note that certain particles placed after the word will alter its meaning, i.e. dareka-someone, anyone daremo-no one daredemo-everyone.

19. doko- where.

20. fuzakeru- to play games, fool around.

It can also be shaded by tone of voice to assume a harsher meaning, like "bullshitting" or "screw/fuck around."

21. gaki- young, immature person.

Often translated as "brat" or "punk."

22. gambaru- a literal reading of the characters would be "to adhere to something with tenacity."

A very popular term used when encouraging someone is a difficult task. Some English translations are "Hang in there!," "Don't give up!," "Do your best!," and "Give it your all!" Note: the verb phrase shikkari suru has an overlapping meaning, but slightly different connotations. Apparently, the latter term implies use of innate abilities as opposed to a conscious act of willpower. The two are generally interchangeable, though. The command forms of "gambaru" are "gambatte" and "gambare."

23. hayai- quick, fast, early.

The adverbial form hayaku means "Hurry up!" when exclaimed.

24. hen- strange, weird.

In compound noun phrases, it assumes an older meaning of "change, transformation." One such compound that's especially popular in anime is henshin, meaning "physical transformation" a la Sailor Moon and Voltron.

25. hentai-

although a hen compound, it merits a separate entry. Its classical meaning is "metamorphosis, transformation." It later came to mean "abnormality," and in modern colloquial Japanese is used almost exclusively to mean "pervert" or "perversion." When a woman insults a man in anime, she generally uses on of three terms: hentai, sukebe, and etchi. Sukebe implies "oversexed" rather than "deviant." Etchi can be quite mild in some contexts, comparable to "lewd" or "Fresh!" These three terms are often used interchangeably, especially when someone is stringing together insults. Though not as frequent, the word (o-)kama refers specifically to transvestitism and other gender-bending actions associated with homosexuality.

26. hidoi- severe, harsh.

As an exclamation, it means "How terrible!" or "That's harsh/cold!" A spoken variant is "Hide-e!"

27. hime- princess.

28. ii- good.

An older variant, still current, is yoi. Yoku is the abverbial form. Yokatta is the familiar past tense. When used as an exclamation, it can mean "That's great!," but is usually better translated as "I'm so glad!"

29. iku- to go.

Common conjugated forms are ikimashou, ikou, (Shall we go?/Let's go), ike and ikinasai (Go!/Begone!).

30. inochi- life.

There are a couple of words in Japanese which can be translated as "life," but inochi is the proper term in the more dramatic situations common in anime, such as "to stake one's life," "to take a life" and "more important than life."

31. itai- hurt, pain; painful.

A common explanation, it's equivalent to "Ouch!" A frequent spoken variant is Ite-e!

32. jigoku- Hell. Hades.

33. joshikousei- a female high school student.

That's the literal meaning, anyway. In Japan, it invariably refers specifically to a cute high school girl in a sailor uniform. That Japanese has such a compact, productive phrase for this image implies that it's an important archetype in the Japanese psyche.

34. kamawanai- regardless of.

When uttered as an exclamation, it means "I don't care!" Kamawan is a more brusque spoken variant.

35. kami- God, god.

This term can also be applied to any supernatural being with a specific domain/charge/sphere.

36. kanarazu- an adverbial prefix indicating something will happen

surely and/or inevitably. As an exclamation, it means "I swear it!" or "No matter the cost!"

37. kareshi- boyfriend.

Kanojo is the equivalent word for "girlfriend." Koibito can be applied to both sexes, but it implies a more serious relationship.

38. kawaii- cute.

More than a mere adjective, kawaii qualifies as an aesthetic and an obsession in Japan. A less common, secondary meaning is "cherished, beloved." Note: kawai sou means "How sad" or "How pitiful."

39. kedo- but, but still.

More formal variants are keredo and keredomo. The latter form is generally restricted to writing Japanese nowadays.

40. kega- wound, injury.

It's also possible to use this term to refer to a spiritual violation or defilement.

41. keisatsu- Police.

42. ki-

this term is used in countless compounds and idioms. Although there are too many to describe in detail, "ki" is generally used in two senses. One is its literal meaning of "air." The other is its figurative meaning of "spiritual essence." Many English speakers know this concept through the Chinese loan word "chi." One common compound is kimochi, the chi one bears, hence "mood."

43. kokoro- heart.

Common extensions of this meaning are "sincerity" and "spirit/willpower."

44. korosu- to kill.

Often occurring in the passive past tense (korosareta) and imperative tense (Korose).

45. kowai- to be frightful, afraid.

The exclamation Kowaii! Can be translated as either "Scary thought!" or "I'm scared!," depending on the context.

46. kuru- to come.

It's command form, Koi!, can mean either "Come here!" or "Come on!"

47. mahou- magic, magic spell.

48. makaseru- to place one's trust in someone or something,

to count on.

49. makeru- to lose.

The phrase Makeru mon ka! Means "I can't/won't give up!" or "I'll never give up!"

50. mamoru- to protect, guard.

The inflected form most commonly found in anime is mamotte ageru, "I'll protect you."

51. masaka- Can it be?; It can't be!, No!

52. matsu- to wait.

The shouted command "Wait" is "Matte (kudasai)!" or "Machinasai!" Mate! is an abbreviated form of Matte!

53. mochiron- of course, without a doubt.

54. mou- already.

As an exclamation of frustration, it means "Enough!" or "Geez!"

55. musume- young woman.

As an epithet, ko musume is stronger than a literal translation of "little girl" would suggest. When used in this sense, "girlie" or "bitch" come closer to capturing the meaning.

56. naka- a word referring to one's relations, both familial and platonic.

Nakayoku suru means "to get along." "Nakama" means "close friend(s)" or "trusted ally(-ies)."

57. nani- what.

58. naruhodo- I see.; So.

59. nigeru- to flee.

Often used in the imperative form, Nigete! or Nigero!, in which case it's best translated as "Run!" or "Get away!"

60. ningen- human; humanity.

Refers to mankind as a species, especially when contrasted with alien races, demons, elves, etc.

61. ohayou- abbreviated form of ohayou gozaimasu, "good morning."

Men have the option of using the reduced form ossu in casual speech.

62. okoru- to get angry.

63. onegai- truncated form of onegai shimasu, "I beg of you," "Please" or "Pretty please."

Without the o- prefix, it means "wish."

64. oni- demon, ogre, or any other supernatural life form inimical to mankind.

65. Ryoukai!- message received and understood-"Roger!"

66. Saa- a noncommittal reply indicating that one has understood a statement and given it serious thought.

Some possible translations are "So!," "Well!," and "Beats me!" (A good English equivalent might be the British "Innit?")

67. sasuga- a person is living up to his reputation or the speaker's personal expectations.

Yahari, on the other hand, refers to situations proceeding as expected or dreaded. (Yahari is often translated as "I knew it!" when used in exclamatory mode.) Yappari is a more casual variant of yahari. Other like terms are aikawarazu, "the same as always," and Sono touri, which means just so when employed as a response to a question.

68. sempai- anyone who is one's senior in a hierarchical organization.

The term cuts across all classes and occupations, and must be translated according to context.

69. shikashi- however, but, nevertheless.

70. shikata ga nai- an expression meaning "No help for it," "No way to avoid it," "Nothing left but to deal with it."

Shou ga nai is an abbreviated form.

71. shinjiru- to believe in.

The inflected form most frequently encountered in anime is shinjirarenai, "I can't believe it!"

72. shinu- to die.

The most common inflected forms are Shinda, "Dead.", Shinanaide!, "Don't die!", and Shi'ne!, "Die!"

73. shitsukoi- persistent, relentless,

tenacious-at the very least a constant pain in the ass.

74. sugoi- one of three common superlatives that all happen to begin with su-.

The other two are suteki and subarashii. The three are generally interchangeable. However, sugoi often expresses an admiration for someone else's power or talent, and may be mixed with a sense of dread. It can straddle the line between "awesome" and "awful." Suteki is most often applied to physical appearance. It's used most often by women, but it can be applied to both genders. Subarashii is more neutral and can be translated as "great." Although lacking the su- beginning, kakkoi is a superlative used mostly in describing people-"Cool!" Note: A spoken variant of sugoi is Suge-e!

75. suki- affection, liking.

Also used to signify "love." If anything, the phrase "Suki da." is even more ambiguous than the English "I like you."

76. suru- to do.

A frequently occurring phrase is "Dou shiyou?," meaning "(Oh,) What shall I do!"

77. taihen- when modifying an adjective, it means "extremely."

When it describes a situation without any other adjectives, it means "terrible."

78. tasukeru- to aid.

The exclamation "Tasukete kure!" = "Help me!/Save me!"

79. tatakau- to fight, do battle.

80. teki- enemy.

81. tomodachi- friend.

82. totemo- very, extremely.

It can be pronounced tottemo to indicate extra enthusiasm.

83. unmei- fate, destiny.

84. uragirimono- traitor.

85. ureshii- happy.

As an exclamation, Ureshii! Can be translated as "I'm so happy!" or even "Whee!"

86. urusai- noisy.

When used as an exclamation, it's best translated as "Be quiet!" and occasionally "Shut up!" Usse-e! is a spoken variant.

87. uso- a lie.

As an exclamation, it can mean "You must be kidding!," "You lie!," or "No way!" Spoken variants are Usso! and Ussou. The word usotsuki means "liar."

88. uwasa- rumor.

89. wakaru- to understand.

Common inflections are wakatta (understood) and wakaranai (don't understand). Note that the abbreviated forms of wakaranai are gender specific, with women favoring wakannai and men likely to say wakaran or wakanne-e.

90. wana- trap, snare.

91. yabai- miserable, wretched (situation).

As an exclamation, this can be translated as "This is bad!" or an emphatic "Uh-oh."

92. yakusoku- promise, oath.

93. yameru- to stop, quit, terminate.

The exclamation Yamero! can be translated as "Stop (it)!" or "Enough!"

94. yaru- this verb has several meanings.

It's a deferential form of the verb "to do." It's also a form of the verb "to give" reserved for gifts made to social inferiors (and plants and animals). Finally, it can mean "to try, attempt."

95. yasashii-

although pronounced the same as the Japanese word for "easy," in anime it's more likely to refer to the character for "splendid, exceptional." For example, yasashii seikaku means "good-natured" and yasashii hito means "a great guy."

96. yatta-

probably originated as the past tense of yaru, but has long since taken on an independent meaning. Used to proclaim victory or good fortune. Possible translations include "Hooray!," "Banzai!," "I did it!," and "Yay!"

97. yoshi- an exclamation used when readying oneself to take an important action.

Possible translations include "Here I come!," "All right (,then)!" Spoken variants are yosshi and yo-oshi!

98. youkai- an occult monster.

Sometimes used as a general term for occult phenomena.

99. yume- dream.

100. yurusu- to forgive, pardon.

Forms of this verb commonly found in anime are O-yurushi kudasai or Yurushite kudasai, meaning "Forgive me!" Even more common is yurusanai/yurusenai. This phrase can be literally translated as "I won't/can't forgive you!," but an idiomatic translation generally requires that attention be paid to the specific circumstances in which the exclamation is shouted or growled. "I will grant no quarter!" might work in some historical periods, but "You're finished!" would work better in most contemporary settings. Other possibilities which work in certain circumstances are "Your day is done!," "It's curtains for you!," "You're through!"...you get the idea.

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source: http://users.tmok.com/~tumble/amfaqs/101glos.html

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