Everyone's rooting for Brazil. Me? I'm rooting for Germany. hehehe... I guess it's partly because I'd like the home team to win. But they're also really good. My favorite game so far has been their match against Poland. It was fantastic! The only goal, made by Germany was scored in the last few minutes of the game. There were a lot of misses which made me tear my hair off in frustration. I was screaming at all those disappointing near goals that I was half-afraid my neighbor would think I'm crazy. The match was fabulous and at the same time very heart wrenching for Poland. You could see ecstatic Germans and devastated Polish fans. I don't know if it's just their voices but the coaches' voices during their interviews were trembling. Poland's coach was very teary-eyed. But I have to say they weren't playing their best. I have to agree with the announcer (was it or maybe someone else) when he said that Poland was playing for a draw and not for victory. Yup. In the last 10-15 minutes I can practically count the number of times the ball was in Germany's possession. But still it was very devastating. It's too bad. But I can never say that line sincerely, after all, I am rooting for Germany. What I love about football is the people. Everyone's so animated and passionate about the game and their country. Wow! It makes me want to actually be there...even if I know nothing of the rules.

It's a girl for Jolie-Pitt tandem. Born the night of May 27, 2006 in Namibia, Africa, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. What a name! But i'm starting to like the name Nouvel. Very interesting.

 

I read from FOX that Namibia has been a great help to keep the couple's privacy, well, private. They've been arresting journalists and photographers without proper visa (and this includes a letter from the couple allowing them to cover the event). Wow! Talk about hot-shot celebrities.

 

FOX also mentioned that the first photograph of the baby would cost around $5 million. Again, wow! What a way to get easy cash... get yourself holed up in an African country and give birth to your child. Well, big-time celebrities must be a prerequisite.

 

Moving on to AI. It's sad that Kat lost. But it was pretty clear that Taylor would bag the title so it wasn't a shocker. Kat is still a winner to me. She has a record deal, beauty and talent. What more can she ask for?

 

 

 

 

 

Well, dig this...  "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee is already fielding sponsorship offers. KFC has offered the singer $10,000 and a year's supply of Famous Bowls to write and star in an advertisement, while Eat'n Park has offered her $100,000 and a lifetime supply of Smiley Cookies to record a new jingle for the restaurant chain. ..." Way to go Kat!

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 Yay! I passed the DLSUCET! Whoohoo! I was so skeptical about my entrance exam results. But now that it's over, I just feel like I can relax and not worry about anything. It was quite funny actually. I got lost finding CLA and spent precious minutes going in circles looking like a fool. Add the fact that I was wearing sandals and lugging a shoulder bag with me. Gah! Totally un-me! Sigh, anything for a good first impression. All that went unnoticed because the minute I got there, the Vice-Dean just went over her papers, confirmed that I was from Ateneo, told me my unexpected results and welcomed me, all in her nice, accommodating self. Mind you, I'm not complaining. The mere fact that I passed the first choice I applied for couldn't crush my spirits.
 

As usual, my 'ol get-into-business self got the hang of me and started asking questions. Argh! Now that I think of it, I kinda ruined the moment for myself. Hehe� I almost feel like I'm Jennylyn Mercado when she was announced the female winner of the first Starstruck. Some people commented that she was quite ungrateful for not showing that much overwhelming emotion. Oh well. So I called my mother and told her the good news, exchanged I-love-you's (well, I wasn't able to...bad connection *Swear to God. I could barely hear what my mom was saying!*), texted Benggay, Dimy and Hazel, then, finally, got down to business.
 

Fast forward to when I got home with my groceries in hand. Called Jake - good thing though 'coz he reminded me it's AI elimination night, or rather afternoon. Sigh! I didn't want Elliot Yamin to go. He's got such a great voice (although I still like Justin Guarini's quite a bit more...too bad you can't find any copy of his album here) and he's such a "nice guy" (quoting Jake here, which I would have replied with "He's so adorable!". I cried. Yup, I did. Nice, fat tears. It was such a close competition. Well, at least Kat is still in it. I had goosebumps when she sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Fantastic. I'm rooting for Kat, although I"m pretty sure the bacon is on its way to Alabama. All that's left to do is wait 'till next Wednesday for the finale.
 

 So by now, my spirits have dampened quite a bit. Elliot's elimination left a dent in my heart. But it's nothing "making sure someone quite unfortunate gets his tummy full tonight" doesn't repair. You people ought to do it. There are a lot of homeless people sleeping on the streets with empty stomachs praying to God for someone to lend them a helping hand, or at least a meal. I love the rewarding feeling. It fills your heart up with joy and peace. It's great. I was thanking God earlier for granting me the courage to approach a potentially insane, dangerous man, even if it was for a good cause. But then after, I realized that maybe he was waiting for that. Maybe he was praying and hoping for someone to notice a fly on the street and not feel like it is bringing death to him/her.
 

 And maybe I should end it there. Most people don't really appreciate religious (is it that religious?) entries.
 

 So anyway, I was watching the finale of the Amazing Race 9...and...the hippies won! Yay! I was rooting for them although, again, I expected the frat boys to win. Honestly, we have to admit that physical strength really would get you that far into the competition. Somehow, a part of me wanted anyone of them to win. I wanted the BJ and Tyler to win because they're the ones who have been so grateful for the chance to tour the world and they've been showing how much they appreciate the landscapes and the beauty of nature. I wanted Eric and Jeremy to win because they needed the money. I read their profiles and they aren't the most successful of men. The money would have helped them a lot, as Eric said, "...Now I'm back to waiting tables." (Oops, I forgot, you can check out the videos at http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race9/.) Finally, I wanted Ray and Yolanda to win because all throughout the race, they've been so nice and they just minded their own business and didn't play any dirty tricks on anyone (unless I missed something).
 

 I love the last challenge though. The teams had to arrange the flags of the countries they visited chronologically. It wasn't much of a brain challenge, more of a memory challenge. Har, har, har. Well, memory, brain, they're related. Oh well, Tara knows that better than me. If my memory serves me right, that was her research topic for English our senior year. Anyway, I love flags, even if I'm not that good at recognizing which is which. I remember on a project for one of my orgs, ASEC (Ateneo Student Exchange Committee), I actually told one of the people checking out the travel brochures and magazines we had of certain countries that this German flag we had posted on our table was in fact a Belgian flag. So embarrassing! So stupid of me!
 

 Which reminds me,  I went to Ateneo this morning and got a bunch of hugs! Yay! Sigh! I miss my blockmates (English and course) and fellow AtSCAns. I especially love the bone crushing hug Nadz gave me. Hehe... She is such a sweetie! Classy, sassy, but brainy. I love that girl. Itâ��s too bad I didn't get to meet my other blockmates, although I did see a fair number of English blockmates, and got hugs and surprised looks from all of them. Yay! Go E06!
 

 If you're wondering... Well, I love hugs! They can wipe that frown off of your face and erase a totally awkward moment!
 

 Sigh! This day could never be better! Oops, um, I spoke too soon. It could... I'm now feeling how stressful and sad it is to be living alone. Gah! When I start work, I'd love to have a flatmate. It's so hard having to endure a tiring and trying day only to end up at home without anyone to complain/gush about your rollercoaster day. Oh well, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. Hahaha! Just remembered that from Grey's Anatomy...


 Oops... This was meant to be posted two days ago! Argh! I hate not following proper schedule!
 

It's raining!

 
It hasn't rained for soooo long. Now it is. It has been since last night.

 
I'm happy. I love the rain. It's very calming. I almost thought God sent it to calm my weary heart, to release all the pent-up emotions.

 
It worked. God works in mysterious ways.

 
I love the rain. I hope it won't go away anytime soon...