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The darn jetlag kept me awake all night.

To pass the time, I turn to the art of stalking my friends' blogs and social networks updates. Just to catch up on what I've been missing the past two weeks. (It's not cheap to contact them all the way from the other side of the globe, you know!)

I notice a few things, which most of them I will confront and ask my friends in private. Another is, some bloggers are switching from Blogspot to Tumblr.

Why is that? Am I missing out of something? Is Tumblr better than Blogspot, like Facebook better than Friendster?

Don't worry, Blogspot. I won't succumb to peer pressure.

However, if Tumblr is evidently better than Blogspot, like Facebook to Friendster, we may have to part ways.

Did It Again

The new music video by Shakira is so hot, I still don't know what the song is about after watching it countless times.

I just love LOVE love the bed sequence.

It's DAMN salty.

Doesn't Mean Anything

Alicia Keys' latest music video for her single "Doesn't Mean Anything".

Used to dream bout being a millionaire, without a care
But if I'm seeing my dreams and you aren't there
Cause it's over, that just won't be fair, darling
Rather be a poor woman living on the street, no food to eat
Cause I don't want nobody if I have it cry
Cause it's over when you say goodbye

All at once, I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything now that you're gone
From above, seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything since you're gone

Now I see myself through different eyes, it's no surprise
Being alone would make you realize
When it's over, all in love is fair
I shoulda been there, I should been there, I shoulda shoulda

All at once, I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything now that you're gone
From above, seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything since you're gone

I know I push you away
What can I do that will say how I love
Take these material things
They don't mean nothing
It's you that I want

All at once, I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything now that you're gone
From above, seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything since you're gone
(I shoulda been there, I should been there, I shoulda shoulda)

All at once, I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything now that you're gone
From above, seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything since you're gone

To be honest, I think her video is kinda lame. It kinda remind me of Miley Cyrus' The Climb music video. And what's with the part where she "climb" on the cliff? But I like the song thou. She's always been my favorite R&B artist.

Calling You

A friend of mine told me to check out this song from Outlandish.

And of course, I search for it on YouTube first.





So, what do you think?

Ibnu Khaldun

I bet the title got you thinking what am I doing writing about the prominent Muslim philosopher.

Well, I'm curently gathering information on Ibnu Khaldun and his contributions to Muslim civilization and the world in general for my CTU151 presentation tomorrow afternoon. (Our professor gave us the assignment since the first day of class, I just started around 10pm today. *wink*)

I do want to write about him. What I noticed, actually. See, as I was reading through the notes about him and his biography. I noticed the date where his journey begins. Which is when the great plague swept over Spain.

Come on, people. Does this ring any bell? Nothing at all?

Here's a hint. "Save him! Do everything you can! Save him!"

So? Still don't have it?

Okay, okay. I'm going to tell you the answer: Edward Cullen.

Carlisle Cullen saved Edward during the plague.

Remember now?

PostSecret

I have always been a follower of PostSecret Sunday.

And I've always liked this PostSecret - Love video compilation.

The Reasons

Why I Love Taylor Swift?

Here's my reason #147



Here's my reason #169



And the current top reason to love Taylor Swift's song?




To Rugayah "Kimberly" Puspawangi, I'll still choose T-Swizzle over M-Cyrus. Your words won't affect me. :P

Fanatic Much?

Check out the video on how Kanye West ruined Taylor Swift's moment.

It was her first Moonman, and he just HAD to do it. Spoilsport!



You can see how suprised, excited and happy Taylor was when Taylor announced she won the VMAs Best Female Video award. (Confusing isn't it? With two different Taylor in the same sentence. The latter is Taylor Lautner a.k.a. Jacob Black). Pink, who was nominated for the same category, was smiling delightfully for Taylor (Swift) too!

It was supposed to be a good day for Taylor Swift. Another speech on how she can't believe how lucky she is. Thanking everyone and make some witty comments at the same time. (Yeap, THAT similar Taylor Swift's speech.)

We forgot to count Kanye West in the equation. He's always a man of his own opinion. (HIS OWN. No one else willingly back him up, EVER.) And we never knew that he's a HUGE fan of Beyonce Knowles.

So, Kanye's being Kanye. He went up to the stage, took the mic off Taylor's hand and praise Beyonce in national (or should I say international) TV which airs live in the States. Well, at least Kanye did CONGRATULATED Taylor beforehand. (As if that'll make it up for the disaster.)

Then, it's Beyonce's turn to have the suprised look that was on Taylor's a minute before. Except, without the delight, of course. In fact, she looked appaled by Kanye's action.

After Kanye returned the mic to Taylor, you can see that the excitement has drained away. THANKS A LOT, KANYE! She's too, I can't even find the word to describe what Taylor could have felt at that moment, to say anything.

After the incident, celebrities start to show their support to Taylor Swift, and tell Kanye off for being out of line. (Of course, their exact words would be much more offensive, but you get the idea.)

Well, don't expect any statement from Beyonce. She's always been a private person, this won't be in her nature. Plus, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Kanye are friends. However, by the look on Beyonce's face, I'm pretty sure she'll handle the situation classily (as she always has been) and will be having a talk with Kanye in private.

Oh, afterward, Taylor still performed as scheduled being a professional that she is. (Take a note, Kanye.) I must say, she handled the situation well and rocked the performance. I would do my all too, if I were in her shoes, just to show that (fill in the blank) Kanye West that I deserve the award!

Here's the video of the performance.


P.S: Kanye, apology NOT accepted. Taylor Swift thank you for bringing her more fans.

Tell Me

Avril Lavigne - Why




p/s: Never heard this song before. Gotta get her album!

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

SecretZen

I'm an avid follower of PostSecret blog. Something about other people's sharing their deepest (sometimes darkest) secret anynomously to the world just attract me.

It soothes me to know that, we're not alone in this cruel, unfair world. Knowing that others too feel the same on certain things, others too make the similar choices and mistakes in life. That there's nothing with secrets.

However, the annoying part about PostSecret blog is, it updates only on Sunday.

Then, I stumble upon SecretZen's website.
And it is much better than PostSecret.

Firstly, SecretZen updates its photosecret EVERY 3 HOURS. Yes, every 3 hours. This is faster than MLIA! You can only imagine how many photosecrets they received in a day. Secondly, the images n wordings on the photosecrets are more dramatic and able to send the message by itself. Sometimes mysterious. You can only make assumptions what did the secretholder hid in his/her closet.

I can't elaborate any more. You just have to check it out yourself. Here's some of my favorite from the site.


P/S: Yaya, This is BETTER than PostSecret. Ch-ch-check it out now!

Buffy vs Edward

This is just brilliant! You HAVE to watch the video!

Miley Cyrus

'Miley has a couple of new songs. Wait, is it a new album? Not sure, better check with Kim. After all, she IS her fan. LOL.

I found two on youtube. "When I Look at You" and "Obsessed". I was searching for Mariah Carey's "Obsessed", but saw hers. So I decided to check it out.



I found this one in the related video section when I watch the above video. I thought it was Miley Cyrus's version of Jonas Brothers' "When You Look Me In The Eyes". Its not. (D'uh!) But I think this is sort of a reply to JB's song. Nick penned that song, wasn't it? Celebrities. Not-so-subtle way of declaring their love.



They're both ballads. Is she no longer going to do pop music? Oh well. These two are nice. A bit too slow for my taste, but it is suitable for lovers out there.

P/S: Kim, who are you going to serenade these songs to? ;p

Emma Watson

Emma Watson graces Vogue Russia.

(It's in Russian. So, I have NO idea what they interviewed her.)


















P/S: I want to go to Brown this fall and be her roommate.

Love Story

Taylor Swift herself tweeted the link to this video.



The guy, Gabe, did a cover on Taylor Swift's Love Story. However, with a twist. He changed some words of the song so it will be in Romeo's perspective.

This is so sweet. Imagine some guy sings this song for you.

p/s: Yes, Gabe. YES! YES! YES!

The Beautiful Life

I knew there's a reason why I like Cordin more than Zac Efron.
He's branching out from the High School Musical franchise, and looking uber-hot doing it!





The Beautiful Life: TBL focuses on the daily lives of young models living together in a models' residence in New York, while struggling to deal with the cutthroat competition and fleeting fame of the fashion world.



The cast of The CW's 'The Beautiful Life: TBL' posed nude in a series of new advertisements for the upcoming Fall TV show. The show's stars Corbin Bleu, Sara Paxton, Ben Hollingsworth and Ashley Madekwe are covered with nothing more than the 'Beautiful Life' logo in the sexy new black & white ads. However, Mischa Barton who recently has a meltdown is noticeably absent from the ads. Probably too skinny to look hot in nude, anyway. At least she's getting her acts back together.




The new series is produced by Ashton Kutcher. Wow. The former MTV's Punk host is one of the producer. Can you believe it?

I will definitely tune in to this show. Could this be better than Gossip Girl?

Country > Rap > Broadway

I know, I know. I seems like a fan of everyone. That's not true, I just admire their talent, what they do. I don't admire all celebrities, of course. Just because they're famous, it doesn't mean they're intelligent or talented.

Talentless celebrities exhibit A : Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag. (I'm not gonna bother post their picture here. Because that would be exactly what they wanted)



Now, it's Taylor Swift's turn to make an appearance in my blog. I have a different kind of love for her. For Megan Fox, it is for her uber-hotness, her acting talent is quite average, actually. In other hand, Taylor Swift is uber-talented.

She's versatile and true to herself. Have you seen the video of her channeling her inner rapper - T-Swizzle? Lots of area can be improved, but it was an adorable attempt. You got to give her credit for that!

And now, Taylor is channeling her inner broadway diva. It's a special version of class West Side Story tune, "Tonight", for a promo of the 2009 Video Music Awards' return to the Big Apple.





Oh, I'm really fond of this girl. She's so sweet and has such a great sense of humor. Did you know she pranked Keith Urban in his concert by dressing up in full KISS costumes for their duet on the song "Kiss A Girl"? Here's the video.



Here's another video of her as T-Swizzle.



I better stop. Miley Cyrus's crazy fan are on the hunt. (Kimmie, I meant you. xp)


P/S : I guess I should post the other VMA '09 Promo ad. Here's Cobra Starship & Leighton Meester. (Still can't find Neyo's, Katy Perry's & Russell Brand's)

Charles Bartholomew "Chuck" Bass

A long, long, long list of Chuck Bass's quotes in Gossip Girl.
My favorite fictional character. I'm sure there's a Chuck Bass somewhere. His character has to be based on someone.

Chuck Bass, Chuck Bass, wherefore art thou Chuck Bass?

He is just too dreamy. The ultimate badboy.
Quotes, pictures & videos after the jump.

Isabel: Someone saw Serena getting off the train at Grand Central!
Chuck: Good. Things are getting a little dull around here.

Chuck: I love freshmen. They're so...
Isabel: Fresh?

Serena: Oh my God, this is so good!
Chuck: Well if you're looking for a way to thank me, I've got a couple ideas...
Serena: It's a sandwich, Chuck.

Chuck: So smoke up and seal the deal with Blair. Because you're also entitled the tap that ass.

Chuck: Let's catch up. Take our clothes off. Stare at each other.

Chuck: if I knew his name, I'd kill him.
Nate: Because you kill people now? What, you gonna hunt him down with your scarf?
Chuck: Don't mock the scarf, Nathaniel. It's my signature.

Chuck: I'm honored to be playing even a small role in your deflowering.

Chuck: Serena, stop trying to pretend you're a good girl. So you slept with your best friend's boyfriend. I kind of admire you for it.

Chuck: (to Nate) The real world. Everyone out there wants to be us.

Chuck: Mysterious financial transactions. Warring parents. Welcome to the Upper East Side.

Jenny: Let's play a game.
Chuck: I'd say strip poker. But I don't have any cards.

Chuck: Little Jenny Humphrey gets my pants off and I still don't manage to enjoy it.

Club employee: Who's that girl?
Chuck: I have no idea.

Chuck: Look... I care about three things, Nathaniel. Money, the pleasures money brings me, and you.

Chuck: (sees Blair coming out of church) Well, this is the last place I'd expect to find you.
Blair: Go away, Chuck! I've been given orders, practically from God himself, to avoid you.
Chuck: Would you consider avoiding me over breakfast?

Blair: From this moment forward, the events of last night will never be mentioned again, is that clear?
Chuck: Not as clear as the memory of you purring in my ear, which I have been replaying over and over...
Blair: Well, erase the tape! Because as far as I'm concerned, it never happened.
Chuck: I'll see you at your party tonight.
Blair: You're officially uninvited.
Chuck: Never stopped me before.

Nate: I know you're there, I can hear you breathing on the other side of the door.
Chuck: [opens door] Nathaniel!
Nate: Where's the girl?
Chuck: In my dreams. I was trying to get some shut eye. What's on your mind?
Nate: Just my mom.
Chuck: Sounds Freudian.

Chuck: Are you ready for your present? [Blair grabs his hair and puts his head over the railing] Ow! If you wanted to play rough, all you had to do was ask.

Nate: I just don't get it. I organized everything the way she likes it. I mean, I even made sure my bow tie matched her dress.
Chuck: Like the book says, "She's just not that into you."

Chuck: You looked hot on Prince Theodore's arm, today.
Blair: Is that what I am to you, just an accessory?
Chuck: Next to him, yes. On me, you'd be so much more.

Chuck (to Serena): How about I turn that one-piece to a no-piece?

Blair: Isn't there someone else you can torture?
Chuck: Probably, but I choose you.

Chuck: You know, if my dad and your mom come back from South Africa tomorrow engaged we'll be brother and sister. And you know what they say, the family that plays together stays together.
Serena: Ah. Incest, the universal taboo. One of the, uh, only ones you haven't violated.
Chuck: I'm game if you are.

Vanessa: You're sick!
Chuck: You're welcome!

Serena: I need to talk to you.
Chuck: About getting knocked up? I must say I was a little disappointed you weren't more careful.

Lily: (to Serena) Don't leave your dirty package on the table.
Chuck: If I had a nickel for every time I heard that.
Bart: That's enough Chuck.

Serena: What are you doing?
Eric: I'm hiding from my valet. He wanted to put my socks on for me this morning. Your servants are very attentive.
Chuck: You should meet Bergita the maid.
Serena: No! No he should not meet Bergita, he's 14. Ignore this person.
Chuck: May I remind you, Serena, that you used to have a sense of humor.

Serena: Okay let's get one thing straight. Our parents might be insisting on blending our households but I am not your sister. I do not share any of your DNA, nor do I ever wish to.
Chuck: Then I suggest you get new hand towels.

Nate: She's right Serena, I mean none of us are saints.
Blair: [points at Chuck] Yeah, I had sex with him in the back of a limo.
Chuck: Several times.
Nate: I had sex with you, at a wedding while I was her date. [looks at Chuck] Once.
Blair: [looks at Chuck]
Chuck: I'm Chuck Bass!

Blair: You were on the floor!
Chuck: I hurt my back.
Blair: How? It's not like you every do anything athletic.
Chuck: Well, that's not entirely true, now is it?
Blair: Fine, nothing that involves removing your scarf.
Chuck: That was one time, it was chilly.

Serena: So where's Georgina?
Chuck: You're out of luck, she just left.
Serena: Where's Dan?
Chuck: I'm out of luck, he's still here.

Dan: Wait, don't you all hate each other?
Blair: Yes.
Nate: Absolutely.
Chuck: No.

Blair: (kicks Chuck's leg) Break a leg.
Chuck: I think I just did.

Blair: Don't worry, I can be a bitch enough for both of us.
Chuck: I still got the scars on my back to prove it.

Chuck: Let's take it slow this time. Do it right.
Blair: Blegh... Chuck Bass is a romantic, who knew?
Chuck: Now you do, and it's all what it matters.

Chuck: You're lying.
Blair: I am not.
Chuck: Your eyes are doing that thing where they don't match your mouth.
Blair: I wasn't aware that robots got jealous. Did they update your software while I was away?

Serena: Who was that?
Chuck: A whiff of the Far East.
Serena: Sometimes I envy you. Wait, what am I saying? You're disgusting.

Dan: You should put a bell on.
Chuck: Kinky. I'll think about it.

Dan: I know... we don't like each other. You think I'm a boring, sheltered nobody.
Chuck: I don't think of you.

Dan: I've come to the conclusion that I need to get out of my comfort zone. To experience some new things.
Chuck: Are you gay?

Dan: How do you know so many twins?
Chuck: Twins find me?

Chuck: Did you have a reason for coming to see me? Because if it was to insult me, there's a website you can go to.

Blair: What took you so long?
Chuck: If you thought that was long, you have no idea what you're in for.

Bart: ... A weekend curfew of 1 am.
Chuck: Is that Eastern or Pacific?

Blair: I've been thinking about changing my signature scent. I've been trying out a new one, I can't decide if I like it. Would you mind?
Chuck: [sniffs Blair] Smells a little like desperation.

Blair: What do we have, Chuck?
Chuck: Tonight. So shut up. And dance with me.

Jack: Chuck, your father wouldn't have wanted this.
Chuck: Dear old Dad? Unfortunately all I know is what he didn't want. Which is me. I'm Chuck Bass!!! ... No one cares.
Blair: I do. Don't you understand? I'll always be here. I don't want you going anywhere. I couldn't bear it. So whatever you want to do to yourself, please don't do it to me. Please.
Chuck: I'm sorry.
Blair: It's okay.

Nate: [on Bart's letter] Aren't you curious what it says?
Chuck: I think I can guess. You're a disappointment of a son; I'd die of embarrassment if I hadn't already; why do you wear so much purple?

Jack: Why would he leave Bass Industries to you, a teenager who can't his pecker in his pants for more than 24 hours.
Chuck: At least I can keep it in service for more than five minutes.

Blair: (reading the letter) Dear Son, I know I've always been hard on you—
Chuck: True.
Blair: —but my goal was always to prepare you for this day. To help you go from being a boy to a man.
Chuck: An Italian au pere took care of that.
Blair: Chuck, please. Sadly, there is nothing like the passing of a father to aid in this rite of passage for his son. Ultimately I do feel that I did my job and you are prepared for this next chapter of your life. Therefore I am bequeathing to you the majority share of Bass Industries.
Chuck: Surely that's a mistake.

Lily: (re: Jack) The bastard is untouchable.
Chuck: What shall we do?
Lily: Time to get dirty. I'm all ears.
Chuck: Let me educate you.

Chuck: (on phone) No I told you, under 18 and I want verification. I don't care where you have to import them from, I want them young and unstable.

Lily: Did you really try to send him anthrax through the mail?
Chuck: The black market's not what it used to be.

Nate: You're not still thinking about that girl are you?
Chuck: Her name is Elle. If you must know, I'm late for my chiropractor. Makes the Kama Sutra feel new again.
Nate: Nice to see you moving on.

Chuck: Yale, the only thing she wanted more than me. That would be painful.
Serena: Chuck, she's embarrassed, so we've gotta give her time to lick her wounds.
Chuck: Maybe I could lick them for her.

Eric: Does this feel like a sitcom to anyone else?
Dan: More like a reality show.
Chuck: Then I can vote you off.

Chuck: [to Nate] Murray Hill? Even your mother is too hip for this zip code.

Chuck: If you needed to mark your territory so badly, Nathaniel, maybe you should just pee on her.

Serena: Chuck, why did you just do that?
Chuck: Because I love her, and I can't make her happy.

Georgina: No thank you, the Lord cannot enter the body solely by alcohol.
Chuck: That's good, because I prefer to be the one doing the entering.
Georgina: To each his own holy water.

Chuck: I was a coward running away again. But everywhere I went, you caught up with me. So I had to come back.
Blair: I want to believe you, but I can't. You've hurt me too many times.
Chuck: Then believe me this time.
Blair: That's it?
Chuck: [pauses] I love you, too. (they kiss)
Blair: Can you say it twice? (laughs) No, I'm serious, say it twice.
Chuck: I love you, I love you, I love you. (kissing)

To clarify things; I have a thing for Chuck Bass, not Ed Westwick. Thou, I do think his casting was appropriate for the role. Unlike Robert Pattison, who managed to ruin my image of Edward Cullen. I should never had watched the movie. Should just be satisfied with the novel version and my imagination.

Chuck Bass vs. Edward Cullen

I'm rooting for Chuck. What about you?

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Twilight Confession

TWILIGHT CONFESSIONS
1. I poured glitter on my boyfriend so he'd be like Edward.
2. I named my teddy bear Emmett.
3. I went to the doctor's and called him Carlisle.
4. Everytime I have to go to the bathroom I say I need a human moment.
5. I jumped in front of a moving van to see if Edward would save me.
6. I have a new pick-up-line: Are you a vampire? 'Cuz you dazzle me.
7. Ballet studios give me the chills.
8. I've developed a weird habit of biting people.
and finally....
9. I'm addicted to something called heroin.
TWILIGHT.

Wait. There's more. Click 'Read More'

Teacher: So what do you want to do when you grow up?


Me: Edward Cullen. :D

- How do you stop Jacob Black from attacking you?
You pick up a stick, throw it and yell 'fetch'!

- Why can't people stay angry at Jasper Hale?
He calms them

- Rosalie Hale was told to find something just as or more beautiful then herself.
She came back with a mirror...

- Alice Cullen and the Hulk were on a cruise and the ship sank, and they got trapped on an island, who would win a fight between them?
There would be no fight becasue Alice would have seen the ship sink in her visions and never got on!

-Jasper will never be a therapist becasue he already knows how you feel about that.

-What happened to the man who kept a secret from Edward Cullen?
Nothing, Edward already knew what the secret was!

-What happened when Emmett Cullen stubbed his toe?
He made the whole city collapse ;)

-How many Twilighters does it take to screw on a light bulb?
I don't know, they're all too busy fighting over who gets to be Mrs Cullen

-How do you irritate Edward Cullen?
Buy him a dog and call it Jacob!

-Jasper Hales first job was as a paperboy, there were no survivors.

Hahaha. I found this on a website. Funny! Definitely not me. I'm more of a Gossip Girl addict. Chuck Bass kicks Edward Cullen's ass anyday!

Maybe I should write a post on Chuck Bass. I have more than enough Twilight-related posts in my blog already.

Gossip Girl Season 3

Seriously, who haven't heard of the hit TV series - Gossip Girl? If you're able to online and read my blog, you heard of Gossip Girl. I said heard, not watch.

I'm a fan. D'uh, my favorite fictional character - Chuck Bass, is from Gossip Girl. Again, I'm never fanatic about anything. So, I don't go around dressing up like Blair or Serena (Thou, I'm more of a Serena than Blair). Or worse, acting like one. Hey, I love the internet. But it doesn't rule my life. And I don't go around backstabbing friends to go up in the social ladder. That's another thing I couldn't be bothered in life. Why? Because to do that, takes lots of work, all those makeups, fake smiles, insincerity - hypocracy. Not to mention, one has to be vain to be one. I have more important things in life than to worry about what others think of me.



In addition, I tend to try my best to live up to my own principles. I hate hypocrites - so, I try not to be one. Obviously, we can't run away from making some white lies. But, that's life. Just don't go around being nice and supportive to a friend, then behind her, you bitch and try to seduce her man. I can spot this kind of people from a mile away. And if you are a psychic, you'd know who in my bloglist are the bigger backstabber. I won't name names, but if you're not one, you don't have anything to be offended about.

Oh, back to Gossip Girl. In the main preview, Serena appears to get herself in the middle of a paparazzi scandal, Dan looks to be the king of a college party, and Chuck Bass — unsurprisingly — finds himself tempted to stray from Blair. Also, there's a shirtless scene involving horses, and if anything has ever called for a WTF, it might be that. I think the most intriguing stuff happens in the character videos, where Blair looks sad and out of place at NYU, Dan gets an intriguing new make-out partner, and we get our first look at Joanna Garcia as a new love interest for Nate.

Lonely boy? A College-party King? Gosh, never see that one coming. Guess Blair was right. I can't wait for the new season! I'm going to download it, and watch it over and over -and over- again!

Here's some sneak peek videos! Enjoy!



Nate Archibald


Headband


Blair Waldorf


Serena van der Woodsen


Daniel Humphrey


Chuck Bass

You know you love me

XOXO,
Gossip Girl