Bad Day

No, I didn't have a bad day.

I gave up on reality shows a long time ago. No matter what twist they think of, it is essentially the same, thus my waning interest. Assuming that I am, I thought that my disinterest is also the beginning of the decline of reality shows...but they persisted. From being stranded in an island to being cooped up in a house with complete strangers to travelling around the world, from makeovers to renovations, from becoming a model to becoming a lawyer to becoming an apprentice, from becoming the next action star to becoming the next singing sensation, from dating a gorgeous bachelor/bachelorette to dating a nerd and finally to dating a transsexual...name it, it's there. We even have local versions, there's the search for comedians, search for love teams, search for the next big pop superstar millionaire idol to the really pathetic search for employees. (Imagine the horror of besting out several contestants, undergoing unrealistic challenges to become a service crew or a personal assistant! Are they gonna be paying the fellows who get the job millions? All under the pretense of helping out those in need...who are you kidding?)

Such a long introduction...when all I wanted to say is that being that there is only one channel that we get to watch here, I am now watching these reality shows. Survivor, Amazing Race, The Apprentice, The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, and Extreme Makeover.

Anyway, its 8pm and American Idol is on.

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to grey
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee you go
You tell me your life's been way offline
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad dayT
he camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on
You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day(Oh.. Holiday..)

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong
So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Rubber Slippers

I know a lot of people who love shoes so much they swoon at shoe shops. Huge bookstores do that to me but not the shoe shop. For me, so long as I have a working formal and casual wear, I'm good. I'd sooner buy a new pair of slippers than shoes.

And slippers it is, I saw this great looking slipper covered with thin wood slats at a stall during the Chinese New Year celebration. I didn't think it would last long but it was so unique that I bought it. I was wrong, it was I who didn't last. It was painful using it being that it didn't mold to the contours of the feet. And in a country where long walks are highly encouraged, I simply had to give up! So off I went to look for a sturdy and comfortable rubber slippers for my long hot walks. Being a cheapo that I am, Havaianas simply won't make the cut...even OP won't make it. It took me three days to finally see one that I like and one that my budget would allow. It's a bargain at $13, though I know that I can get it at a fifth of that price at SM.

TV Events

*Spoiler Alert*

Keanna wins the Big Brother contest, Jennifer is wishing fervently for Adrian to recognize her, while Majika is obviously becoming a Jewel in the Palace rip-off. (Nothing really new...remember Anastasia as Jolina in one of their soaps? Funny, really!)

Meanwhile, more tv news:

24: The spineless president for two seasons is revealed to be the mastermind behind the elaborate scheme that included Palmer's assassination...totally out of character in my opinion...let's keep in mind that he owed Palmer a lot after helping him out with last season's crisis...but who am I to argue with the geniuses behind it. I still love the show! Too bad cause I really like his character and Gregory Itzkin is a genius. His facial expressions are priceless.

Lost: Yet, another disappointing episode. With Lockdown being such a pivotal episode when they realized that "Dave" isn't who he claims to be, you'd expect the story to focus on it...sadly, it didn't. The story on Hurley's multiple personality disorder is also interesting but totally anti-climactic. The final scene with Libby (or is it Libby's twin?) at the same institution as Hurley does nothing to give light to the alphabet soup that it is now.

Prison Break: Previous episode showed what the characters' lives were like 3 years ago...and ala Lost, some characters have crossed paths before their stint at Fox River. Pretty fulfilling epiosde, it's like watching fate put all of the chess pieces in it's proper places in preparation for the ultimate escape. There were also a few surprises as we learn that Sara was previously a junkie and Bellick has the hots for her. We also finally get to see the Vice President's brother and how his dental records became that of the person who pretended to be him. Can't wait for the next episode!

Boston Legal: Parker Posey joins Boston Legal in a three-episode stint. The already funny trio of William Shatner, Candice Bergin, and James Spader is about to get funnier.

Baywatch: Baywatch just doesn't die. Did you know that a movie is in the works with Jessica Simpson reportedly playing CJ Parker?

Observations

I temporarily said goodbye to the frenzy and the comfortable that is Sykes. It was not an easy transition mostly because of the flurry of activities that we do daily. Many thanks to those who helped especially to my boss who has been so supportive.

The past days didn't feel different. As what my friend said, it's still like being in the Philippines, the difference being that there are a lot of people talking in many different languages.
There was also no feeling of urgency. I remembered having to rush from one place to the next the few times I was here due to the limited time that we have. But now, I haven't really been to any tourist destination nor do I feel compelled to go.

1. I bought a sim card and my kababayan, the filipina, sold it $5 more expensive. How typical...I found out about it right after she registered the sim for me.

2. The saturday newspaper with all it's want ads is ridiculously thick and heavy! You can't even have it four-fold. Imagine carrying it around the rest of the day.

3. One major broadcasting company! Cable is a must if you are a tv freak. Imagine having to watch a show's ad 40 times a day till it airs a week after. Great previews though.

4. People are addicted to Sudoku. I don't think I'll even bother.

5. A man shouting at a wake is already front page news.

6. It's also a book lover's heaven. A bookstore so huge, it literally prints out a map of the bookstore for you to locate the book you're interested in.

7. Chocolates, chocolates, and more chocolates.

8. Ice cream, ice cream, and more ice cream.

Now, only if it's not as expensive.