♥. eternal-dark-dreams .♥

.. the FRIEND you're loOking for ..

2010-08-20T05:20:00.000-07:00

Okay, this is a speech. A speech to be recited a few days from now. As instructed, a one-minute speech.. and it's exactly a minute. Better practice than be at loss. :))

The Friend You're Looking For

"Pleased to meet you." These are the words we say when we meet an acquaintance. Have a little chit-chat and getting to know more. They they become what we call as "friend". As Mr. Webster had put it, a friend is someone who is not hostile and supports. We all have standard in choosing friends, don't we? They may be similar or they may be the exact opposite. But we don't really care. All we care about is that our friends would have mutual feelings towards us. We don't need to count our friends just to show off that we are friendly. But rather, we only need a few who remain true to prove that being a friend is not in number but it's being someone who'd wake up at 12 in the morning and even without saying anything, knows that you need them.

So short! Nah! Really. Short speeches are so lacking but I hope I made this concise and precise. :DD

.. lenxkahoko ..

2010-06-10T01:36:00.000-07:00

i love the pairing so much and this was made out of LOVE and BOREDOM.. let's call it: LOREDOM, LOVEDOM.. whatever! anyways, i'm sharing. :)

.. first sOng i wrOte ..

2010-05-04T01:42:00.000-07:00

I really don't know what's the title of this song but this is the one I've written for one of my friends who wants to join an Original Song Writing Contest for Mother Mary.

Unfortunately yet luckily, it somehow sounded like a love song. *laughs* Of course, I wrote the song with pressure. Like, three or four days?? I forgot now. But putting that aside, I waited for this to be shared in this blog for so long. Due to the reason that I always remind my friend to send a copy for me. By the way, the recording is still, well, I should say in progress since he's working on the second song I wrote just recently. For now, take a look at the lyrics:

I was sittin' in a corner
When I saw your figure looking at me
Thought it's useless to look
But still I turned my head up to see

All seemed to turn so dark
As I close my eyes
And deaf silence enthralled me
You slowly crossed my mind

When you found me when I was lost
You pulled me up when I was down
You reminded me of your love
You came up to watch me over and over
Hold me up and won't let go
In this song that I am singing
Let me tell you, that I love you

I'm standing out in the open
Gazing at the skies
Wondrin' what could I do
For what you've done to me

When you found me when I was lost
You pulled me up when I was down
You reminded me of your love
You came up to watch me over and over
Hold me up and won't let go
In this song that I am singing
Let me tell you, that I love you

I'll live up my faith
Ready to take your call
Just like you bear my cross
And brought me to paradise

When you found me when I was lost
You pulled me up when I was down
You reminded me of your love
You came up to watch me over and over
Hold me up and won't let go
In this song that I am singing
Let me tell you, that I love you

.. chocolate is LOVE ♥ ..

2010-01-14T04:59:00.000-08:00

Phew! A new year has passed by and I’m finally making up a new entry. One topic I would like to focus is about CHOCOLATE. Why? It’s because I simply love them. They’re irresistible, aren’t they?

What are chocolates by the way? They are processed cacao seeds – dried, cleaned then roasted. They are then grounded into cocoa powder and liquefied. These liquefied cocoa are put into molds that make up chocolate.

Types of CHOCOLATE? Let’s break them down…

Unsweetened Chocolate – is pure chocolate liquor, also known as bitter, baking chocolate or cooking chocolate, mixed with some form of fat to produce a solid substance. It is unadulterated chocolate: the pure, ground, roasted chocolate beans impart a strong, deep chocolate flavor. With the addition of sugar, however, it is used as the base for cakes, brownies, confections, and cookies.

Milk Chocolate – is chocolate with milk powder or condensed milk added.

White Chocolate – is a confection based on sugar, nutmeg, and fat without the cocoa solids. Some consider white chocolate not to even be chocolate, because of the lack of cocoa solids.

Dark Chocolate – is produced by adding fat and sugar to cacao. It is chocolate without milk as an additive; sometimes called "plain chocolate" and "black chocolate".

Semisweet Chocolate – is often used for cooking purposes. It is a dark chocolate with low sugar content.

Bittersweet Chocolate – is chocolate liquor to which some sugar, more cocoa butter, vanilla and sometimes lecithin has been added. It has less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate, but the two are interchangeable in baking.

Some most popular brands of chocolates are Cadbury, Hershey, Mars, Toblerone, Snickers, Skittles, M&M and Lindt.

One brand I would love to recommend is Cadbury with Fruits and Nuts or Cadbury with Caramel. So sweet! Also for those who are not really fond of eating sweets, you could try Cadbury Dark Chocolate – bittersweet! =]]

Anyways, I would like to promote irhene-nee-chan’s site: IGC and join the Chocolate Fan Club I made there.

.. my very first wallpapers ..

2009-09-12T23:58:00.000-07:00

after months of not updating my blog, i'm terribly sorry! i have been busy with school and i really don't have much time to blog.. and even if i blogged, i think i couldn't post any since my brain is drained! *literally!*

these are the very first wallpapers, i made using Adobe! *consider these as a sense of accomplishment, okay?*

they're not really good since the edges are not well-defined.. *there are irregularities in the pictures* but it's okay.. i've improved in using the software now though, i haven't made a new wallpaper yet.. soon! =]]
note: i made these three for one day.. unbelievable, isn't it?

Fruits Basket Wallpaper
- Tohru Honda -

Little Snow Fairy Sugar Wallpaper
- Sugar -

- Izumi Sakurazawa Wallpaper -

.. pictures from Baguio with love .. ♥

2009-05-29T21:03:00.000-07:00

♥ As I said in my previous post, pictures will be posted and here they are! Enjoy! ♥
*hint: click on picture to view full size*

this is the view from the log house we stayed in:

these are the wonders that exist in Teacher's Camp:

The Mansion:

Botanical Garden:

uhm.. Burnham Park's Man-made Lake:

~enjoy? comments are highly appreciated! thanks. =]]

.. hanatsuki hime ..

2009-05-15T02:35:00.001-07:00

I just read this manga series a while ago.. *no kidding!*

But this series took my breath away!

Hanatsuki Hime

Plot Summary:

When Lys was born, her heart did not beat at all. To save her, her mother made a contract with a devil: Lys can borrow his heart until the day she turns 16, but after that, he will eat her body. Together with her companion, Siva, someone she met by chance on the desert at night, she travels around as a dancer girl to find the devil who sealed her fate. One day, while they were traveling, they suddenly meet an egoistic prince and a ring spirit… A Thousand and One Nights romance between the devil and the young girl.

credits to: aerandria

- to read free manga online click here
- to download its release click here

* credits to aerandria.. click here to visit the site..

.. avatars ..

2009-05-15T01:58:00.000-07:00

here are some avatars I made for quite some time.. they are too simple, mind you.. you might not like it but here it is:

.. I told you so ..
.. I certainly hoped you liked it! ..
.. thanks for checking it out! ..

note: please don't claim them as yours, plagiarism is a crime, you know?

.. talking about summer ..

2009-05-06T01:20:00.000-07:00

Recently, I've been posting blog posts shorter than what I've expected but nonetheless, it's a bit convenient though because I'm not really that brainstorming a lot. *laughs*

Anyways, want to know what I'm doing recently? Here's an update:

As I was saying in my previous post, there's a wedding I should attend. As a matter of fact, I sacrificed my publication workshop. *sigh* But even though it's okay since I felt like I truly had fun traveling this summer. It's my first time that I traveled by land, by sea and by air - not to mention the naivete of riding an airplane. Another is I traveled up to the North down to the South.

Honestly, I'm just pretty much sitting around and doing nothing aside from listening to music and singing. *coughs* I even find it weird that I'm not into watching television that much now compared to before. Well, maybe one reason why is that is perhaps there are only a few shows in which I would like to watch. I'm also a bit picky in these kinds of things.

One thing I want to profess is that I take care of my baby cousin here. *laughs* I wouldn't call myself a baby sitter because I don't want to be called such and furthermore, I'm pretty much used to it. I've been taking care of my younger sister and brother when they were still little. Tucking them to sleep is my specialty. *smiles*

Some things I do are household chores. I'm proud of myself because I thought I couldn't do them even though I know how to do them. I practically wash the dishes, mostly after dinner since I eat the most during the particular mealtime and the family is complete so there are more plates to wash. *challenging, isn't it?* I also laundry my clothes and press them after. I cook! *laughs* But not always compared at home. One reason that I cook because I love food and eating them. *what else do you do with food?*

Before I forget, I currently live with my grandparents here with two dogs.

Why did I mention that?

Apparently, they are two dogs that guard the house here. One's named Kirby and the other is named Beagle - my favorite. Why did I like him? Even though, his eyes are bulgy and sometimes when he's not on the mood, you can't mess with him. He usually approaches me when I'm eating food that he likes. Yet, when I pat him on the head, he growls. He sometimes doesn't when some people are around. I'm still happy though because he listens to me when I ask him to come inside. He could be named, "Beagle the Grouch". *laughs* Let's move on to Kirby. Compared to Beagle, he is playful and eats anything that is edible as Beagle hardly eats anything since he is allergic to some food. Kirby's favorite food? Bitter gourd.

Totally, I like my summer this year and I like it here. When I would finally come back home, I'd spend time with my friends - watch movie together, food trip and fun-searching.

Until here! Ciao! =)

.. up the cold North ..

2009-05-06T00:47:00.000-07:00

In my previous post: Summer - Live, Laugh, Love Life!, I aforementioned that I would be having a vacation in the North. It was really very nice! Want to know where? Baguio City! The City of Pines. A God-given place, a true sanctuary for which it has a green environment.

People in Baguio are indeed honest - a one peso change would still be returned back to you after you rode on a taxi. Speaking of it, taxis in Baguio are unconditioned. It's one of the things that amazed me the most. Moreover, its tourist spots are near the civilization. You don't have to ride for kilometers.

What else?

Would I ever forget the flowers? They're so pretty and well-taken cared of. Sunflowers and Daisies were among those I recognized. Some flowers were new to me and pretty much, perhaps, they only live in places with cold climates.

I also wouldn't forget the fog that happens every morning and dusk. It also fogs before it rains or when it currently rains.

The last thing I couldn't forget are the strawberries! Strawberries are naturally sour. Its life span for staying fresh is only a day. You need to eat them right away after you buy or handpick them. If you can't consume then the most advised thing to do is not to refrigerate for it would have black spots the next day. Strawberries are also made into jams or preserved wholly in jars. They are also made into kisses - aside from peanut and chocolate.

The cold climate and green environment, what more could you ask for? Visiting the place was really worth it and fun-filled because you get to see the beauty of the things He has given to us. The adventure is out of this world!

Partly convinced? Let's travel! Bon voyage!

.. pictures would be posted soon ..
A picture does say a thousand words, doesn't it?

.. quotable quotes ..

2009-04-29T00:45:00.000-07:00

♥.. knowing someone like you has made me happy in a million ways and if i ever have to let you go, i would find a million reasons to make you stay ..♥

`.anonymous

♥.. if you love someone, set him free... if it comes in your way, it means it is yours; but if it doesn't, it is not meant for you ..♥

`.anonymous

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Sentimental, isn't it? Naturally as you can read it. Can you believe that these quotes were only found in the front page of a book? Well, I was about to read the book and voila it appeared out of nowhere. Enough of this storytelling! *sorry about that*

The intention of posting it here was only to share this to everyone. By the way, if you happen to like them, feel free to comment, okay?

Next time, I would post a longer blog post since as of this moment, I can't think of anything to type! I'm so totally mental-blocked! I apologize for the matter. *bows head*

Summer: Live, Laugh, Love Life!

2009-04-07T19:06:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago were finally the start of my summer vacation. From all the hard work and not to mention pressure from school activities, I have come to a point to relax and have fun; which made my mind wonder, “Am I really that serious?” *laughs* Nah, I’m not. In fact, when I get to have the chance to enjoy, I grab that opportunity. *ponders* An opportunity? So that means I wait until I get freed? And my enjoyment is a chance? *what?* Okay, let’s just put this into one complete statement: I was busy before and now, I get a chance to complete those and have time. *sigh* I think no matter how much I rephrase it, still the same thought would come out.

Anyways, what is summer? Summer is the season where the sun shines the hottest. People go out and enjoy the vicinities of beaches, resorts and spas. It is the time of the year where classes would bring to an end and children are allowed to play outdoors until they get tired. It’s the point where some trees would bloom flowers. Take note, only blooms in summer *we have this kind of tree but I don’t know the name*. When you think of summer, these things would definitely come to mind.

What am I going to do this summer? Summer in our place usually begins from late March until early June *wow! I didn’t know it’s kind of long… time does fly by when you’re enjoying yourself*. And to think, I’m booked of activities this summer. Let me enumerate some *laughs*:

· Apparently, after the Lenten season, my family and I would be spending my summer in the North.

I’m so much excited in this because, *call me naïve if you want to, okay?* it’s the first time I’m going to ride an airplane after my fifteen years of existence in the planet! I never rode on one so this definitely, the FIRST! First time in riding and going up way North. I’m pretty sure I’ll be taking a lot of captured moments in this. Though it would be lasting for three days and two nights only, I’ll make sure I get to every moment of it. Chances do really happen hardly ever, don’t you think?

· In the start of the month of May, a workshop for two weeks regarding our school publication.

A must-attend workshop for my last year in high school publication/school paper/magazine staff.

· Summer Camp Orientation!

Another two weeks of this pursuit. It is a two-day, one-night orientation for the incoming first years high school students or preferably called: The Freshmen as they take another challenge in schooling. In addition to that, my brother just graduated and goes high school and I want to help in facilitating the batch where he belong and other batches, of course.

There is one event that I really shouldn’t miss in the coming month though, the matrimony of my uncle and aunt. *sigh* I’m not sure if I could come because it is in conflict with my schedule of activities for May. Since in the start of another school year, it would be my last year in high school, I could not miss those activities because they would benefit me someday *not sure when*, but I know it would happen in the school year.

I wish I were two or having a doppelganger to split up and go to these events separately; but I can’t. I really don’t know what to do. Does someone have magic there and give me an alter-ego? Now, I sound desperate enough *laughs*, and I want it badly to happen. There is really one activity that I would forgo. It’s either I would surrender the last days of the workshop so that I could chase after the days before they get married. Another option is that I would finish the two-week workshop and go and appear before the start of the orientation or the first few days of the orientation. It’s really hard *shakes head*!

Though my summer is like planned ahead, it’s still okay at least, I get to have summer and still enjoy myself. It doesn’t really matter what you are doing as long as you’re happy and get pleasure from it as much as possible. Things do happen whenever you’re not expecting it. “Come what may,” as they say. This summer, I hope everyone get to enjoy the season. Kudos! =)

.. the "me" you see ..

2009-01-02T02:13:00.001-08:00

When I joined the blogging community, I felt that I haven’t introduced myself properly and if you read my posts, you might ask, “Who’s the poster in this blog?” I felt guilty that my only profile in the blog which, I filled up isn’t enough so, I’m going to talk about myself more but briefly. You might find this blog post boring so you can skip and proceed to the next posts. Well I think it’s better if I keep myself confidential *laughs* so that there would be some sort of mystery as you read my posts. Well, to those who know me and know I’m posting the blog, congratulate yourself.

P.S. I thank the people who are following my blog: *though, I’m updating on an irregular basis – gomenasai!*

You can also view some of my profiles on the different websites by navigating on the last two links of my ►+. favorite sites .+◄ sidebar.

What's Life Got In Store For Us? - Promises of Life

2008-10-31T23:51:00.000-07:00

“Life can never be perfect,” they say. Yes, life can never be but we can find ways and means to live it up about perfectly. It has plenty of ups and downs. We don’t know what’s going to happen right at this moment when you are reading this but I’m pretty sure you have some safety precautions on how to avoid such catastrophes.

A line that struck me is that, “We may not have everything to enjoy life but we have life to enjoy everything.” For me, this simply means that even though we don’t possess the riches that others have, we can still enjoy life because it stores aplenty for us. In fact, happiness can’t be found in material possessions yet it only gives us satisfaction or reward from all the noble things we have done.

What about this quotation? “Life is just so unfair.”

When can we say that life is unfair? Maybe, you say it when you are experiencing misfortunes or when someone is treating you unfairly. When already experienced such, we dare to make it up to ourselves that we would not go across with it anymore as a saying would go, “Experience is the best teacher.” I dare say, people learn from their mistakes. For example, you weren’t careful of handling a vase and broke it. The next time you handle a vase; you would do it with such extra care so that it would not break anymore. See? Sometimes, we do not realize it but accidents only happen when you’re not careful.

Well, what more could I say? I’m sure some people or most of us had already this kind of experience: you’re happy then something wrong happens. It sometimes disappoints us and we ask ourselves, “Why would this kind of thing happen in such wrong time?” You could associate these events with this line, “Everything happens for a reason.” Events may happen because they are meant to be or they happen for such purpose but why does it happen when we’re enjoying something? One answer that could come into my mind is that: there’s a time for happiness and there’s a time for sorrow. If we try to think, our bad experiences count more than our good ones, don’t they? Come to think of it, if we don’t experiences such upheavals, we wouldn’t learn these lessons life has stored for us. Lessons in which would teach us to become stronger than were before, teaching us that: through all these ever-clashing storms, the sun would always rise up and there are some things that await us at the end of the rainbow. A rainbow tells me that, “Rest Assured, I’ll Not Bend Over Worries.” Let no worries overcome you! Go forth and you can do it!

Here's a poem related to the feature:

Twelve Ways To Keep Smiling

* Hold on to your dreams, and never let them go

* Show the rest of the world how wonderful you are!

* Give circumstances a chance, and give others the benefit of the doubt

* Wish on a star that shines your sky

* Take on your problems one by one and work things out

* Rely on all the strength you have inside

* Let loose of the sparkle and spirit that you sometimes try to hide

* Stay in touch with those who touch your life with love

* Look on the bright side and don’t let adversity keep you from winning

* Be yourself, because you are filled with special qualities that have brought you this far, and that will always see you through

* Keep your spirits up

* Make your heart happy, and let it reflect on everything you do!

- Douglas Pagels

F.B. – Feverishly Beautiful – Fruits Basket Mania

2008-10-30T22:36:00.000-07:00

A Brief Start…

It all began from the pages of Hana to Yume Magazine, the shoujo manga anthology from Japanese publisher Hakusensha, also home of Kare Kano and Angel Sanctuary.

Japanese Name: Furuba

Mangaka: Natsuki Takaya

Birthday: July 7

Horoscope: Cancer

Blood Type: A

Place of Birth: born in Shizuoka, raised in Tokyo

Hobbies: Video Games

Color: Light Colors especially green and blue

Food: abalone and gum – dislikes green peppers

Before the Fruits Basket fever even started, Takaya-sensei already had big pre-fruits series namely: Geneimusou and Tsubasa O Motsu Mono (Those With Wings). Because of her huge success for manga, she won the prestigious Kodansha Manga Award for Shojo Manga. Later on, Hakusensha and TV Tokyo teamed up to turn Fruits Basket into a 26-episode anime series.

Source: Fruits Basket Volume 1 Manga published by Tokyopop

Plot Synopsis:

Tohru Honda, a 16-year-old orphaned girl who is invited to live in the house of the Sohma Family by her classmate, Yuki Sohma, his cousin, 27-year-old Shigure Sohma and 16-year-old Kyo Sohma after found living in a tent because of her mother's death and the want not to be a burden to her grandfather. Little did she know, that these young men hold a horrible curse, which lies within their family that is when hugged by the opposite sex, they would transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac. Will she be able to keep this secret, which hold horrible cruelty and heartbreak?

In Depths…

I never thought that I would love Fruits Basket this much and I never expected that it would totally bring out the strike in me. Though the manga did not end up with my favorite pair, Yuki et Tohru *sorry to all Kyo et Tohru fans but I like them more*, the Sohma curse was finally broken, Akito was no longer in vain and she has moved on. In fact, I was stunned when I found out that Akito is a girl! I mean, she sounded like a guy in the anime and it that episode where she visited Yuki in school or perhaps to give warning to Tohru, he was a man! Moving on, the series was having that dark atmosphere at first but as it progresses, it was fun and crazy-to-be addicted with.

I have here some fun pictures in collected from the series. As I am still working and learning how to put links for playlists, affiliates and download links, enjoy these stuff while it lasts! Cheerio!

Links for Fruits Basket:

Fruits Basket Official Site (Japanese)

FUNImation Official Fruits Basket Site (English)

Natsuki Takaya fan site (French)

.. into the anime heat ..

2008-10-30T22:17:00.000-07:00

In the Solemn Side…

Are you watching anime? Are you the typical kind of person who gets attracted to it? Perhaps, we have a seen a lot of people putting commentaries about it and we wonder, “What is ANIME?”

Anime is not your ordinary cartoon show. The anime is adapted from the manga or Japanese comics, drawn, made and published. It can come in various genres and timelines. Timelines may vary depending on the story like: Ruruoni Kenshin, which gives a picture of the Feudal Era of Japan unlike Chobits, which shows modern Japan.

Ok, that was a short introduction but what does it really tell us?

In my opinion, I would say anime depicts a lot of faces of today’s generation. It mostly focuses on what this generation is all about including its lifestyle and way of living. What more can I say, pictures say a thousand words; the more animations say it all.

Catching the Glimpse…

Anime is sure sizzling hot! It’s so cool! I admit that I am a certified anime fan. I got myself hooked to it last December 19, 2005 *funny, I still remember that date*, when I first watched Fruits Basket, which turned out to be my no. 1 anime. My best friend recommended Fruits Basket that time and since I had nothing to do since it’s Christmas break, I gave in and never thought that it would be the start of being an anime fan. It was a one-week continuous airing in the network so in a flash, it’s done but I never stopped. I watched more anime from other networks and my being a fan continues to grow with such admiration. I would search every anime I watch including its stuffs like: music and pictures. I was never tired of it in fact, I find it interesting because for this almost 3 years of being an anime fan, I could never count the sites I went to just to search for the particular information and if I can’t find, I would find myself puzzling those questions.

I’m sure you have concluded that I am an anime addict and anime obsessed *you know, crazy with all the anime stuff*. Anyways, what you think of me is fine because I think I couldn’t agree more with you *laughs*… but instead of having those remarks of being called such, it’s much better to hear: certified anime fan, don’t you think? *winks*