I first heard this when I was listening to the House M.D. OST. Can't help myself remembering our heartaches last year...
Waiting On An Angel
Ben Harper
Waiting on an angel
One to carry me home
Hope you come to see me soon
Cause I don' t want to go alone
I don' t want to go alone
Now angel won' t you come by me
Angel hear my plea
Take my hand lift me up
So that I can fly with thee
So that I can fly with thee
And I'm waiting on an angel
And I know it won' t be long
To find myself a resting place
In my angel's arms
In my angel's arms
So speak kind to a stranger
Cause you'll never know
It just might be an angel come
Knockin' at your door
Knockin' at your door
And I'm waiting on an angel
And I know it won't be long
To find myself a resting place
In my angel's arms
In my angel's arms
Waiting on an angel
One to carry me home
Hope you come and see me soon
Cause I don' t want to go alone
I don't want to go alone
Don' t want to go
I don't want to go alone
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Looking back at 2009
This will be a long post. This should make up for my silence the past few weeks. :)
Another year has passed. Another year gone by so quickly, we barely noticed it. Looking back at 2009, we experienced one hell of an emotional rollercoaster ride. The year was riddled with both the good and the bad, not only personally but also globally. Who would have thought so many memorable things could happen in a span of a year?
2009 and Us
We had our greatest joy turned to the greatest sorrow, as we learned early June that we were blessed with a child, only to be taken away the following September... It sucks. Don't know how to put it more bluntly than that. I was brought down to my knees for the second time in my life; I cried my heart out. Pain was unbearable. But I had to keep it together. We had no choice but to let her go. Trying to move on and, as in the movie "Meet the Robinsons", keep moving forward. Just keep moving forward...
Then came December... A few days before Christmas, our loving aunt, Tita Cory -- not to be confused with Cory Aquino, mind you -- passed away as well. Could not go to the wake which makes it that much more difficult. It's like losing another mother. Made me realize how important it is to show your loved ones that you care. Especially for people who are away, overseas... Because you'll never know when you can see them again.
Oh well... Enough brooding...
Although I doubt if any of the good things could match up to the bad things that happened, I still like to think that at least we still had good things to celebrate. Like what I learned in high school, focus on the good things... No matter how dark it is, always look at the good side of things. There's always something to learn.
What we'll take away from our harrowing experience is the wisdom and knowledge that we gained, a new appreciation for life, plus Che and I have become closer and much more open to each other.
Also, we had our third year anniversary at Quincy Hotel in Orchard. The food is great (breakfast, lunch and dinner), not to mention the room. Not a spectacular view, though, but hey we're in the middle of the shopping district... :)
Another great experience is our weekend trip to Malacca (Melaka) in Malaysia. Once you're used to shopping in Singapore, you will really, really, REALLY appreciate Melaka. Most unforgettable would be the "Fish Doctor" there. You let the tiny (and some really big) fishes nibble your feet. An hour after that, our feet are so soft and smooth. If ever we get a chance to go back there, I'll be sure to drop by that place again!
Then one important thing to be thankful for: our approved permanent residence status. In a time when many applicants were rejected and told to re-apply again after six months (others up to two years), we are lucky enough to be approved. Although it means that it will eat up some of our salary, we are at least much more secure here in Singapore, not to mention, it opens up new possibilities.
We're also thankful for our jobs -- despite the troublesome shifting schedule and endless politics -- I guess no office job is complete without one. We can afford new things we need and want; things which we would think more than ten times before buying if we were back in the Philippines. Not that we do not like our flat, but it was kind of unwelcoming and unrelaxing, until we brought in some new furniture like the dining set, which I'm very, very pleased with. Slowly and steadily, it is feeling a lot more like home. :)
Philippines under siege
The Philippines is battered with catastrophe after catastrophe. It's always sad whenever I see Philippines in the news in our office -- it's as if the Philippines is only in international news whenever something bad has happened.
The great flood brought about by Ondoy and Pepeng has been the worst of its kind in recent memory. Houses ruined, livelihoods destroyed, lives lost. The silver lining in all of this is that it brought out the best in all Filipinos. The bayanihan spirit is seen best in times of trouble. Heroes bold and true died saving lives of others. People banded together to help those who were most devasted by the floods.
Another saving grace is the proof of the resiliency of the Filipinos. Despite going through a lot, Filipinos still manage to become happy during the festive Christmas season. Even those hit hardest by the floods won't let Christmas and New year pass by without a bang, a bunch of lechon, and others. :)
Then just before the year ends, Mayon volcano fires up anew, threathening the whole countryside. Glad to know that it has simmerred down for the Holidays. Hope it stays that way for good.
Scandals left and right
The Philippine government - particularly the Arroyo government -- is not new to scandals. Heck, it's almost impossible to think of the Arroyo administration without thinking of all the corruption cases piling up, which -- I hope not -- would likely end up at the bottom of the stack of cases...
Not to mention the infamous lunch/dinner of the Arroyo contingent during their US trip. The apparent insensitivity of the president in the midst of the global economic crisis left a bad taste in the mouths of Filipinos.
Also, there's this "little" issue about the different sex scandals of the former doctor Hayden Kho. through the whole ordeal, at least one person benefitted from all this. After the scandal broke out, for some reason, one TV network gave her a break giving her one prominent role after another, eventually winning her an award for one of those roles. Well, at least something good came out of this whole mess.
Prominent deaths
The death of the first woman Philippine president was felt by all Filipinos. Even the younger generation who were not even born during the EDSA revolution felt the loss of the former Time Magazine Woman of the Year, the icon of EDSA revolution, the symbol of People Power. The day-long drive from the Manila Cathedral to her final resting place in Manila Memorial Park just shows the number of people that showed up and gave their respects for the former president.
Not to mention, the latest and most apalling election-related violence perhaps in the entire Philippine history. The Ampatuan case down south just shows the extreme violence present in the provinces and, possibly, the best display of the giant rift between the rich and the poor; being the third(?) poorest province in the entire Philippines, the Ampatuan clan allegedly owns at least 20 mansions, an unknown number in their private army, and some heavy armaments. It's been 40+ days since the mass murder. 'Wonder how long before justice is served?
Then there's also the other controversial death of the Ruby Rose Barrameda, sister of former beauty queen and actress Rochelle Barrameda. The fact that the body was found sealed up inside a drum... well, let's just say it's gonna be ugly...
Also, there's also the deaths of music legend, the King of Pop Michael Jackson, and likewise the Hollywood star of Dirty Dancing, Patrick Swayze.
Is it just me, or is the death toll for 2009 higher than the previous years? And it's not even 2012 yet! Oh well, enough of that...
The good things
Good year for PacMan. This is the year that brought him his unprecedented 7 championships in different weight divisions. Filipinos couldn't be any prouder. He probably could do better and hold eight -- if only Mayweather sucks it up and stop complaining about drug tests here and that, and finalize the fight already. He's just a jack@$$, afraid of facing PacMan who could possibly end his winning streak. Hell, if he wanted to keep his streak, who should have just stayed retired and shut the hell up. If the fight doesn't push through, he's just all bark, no bite.
Then again, maybe that's just a technique of them promoters. Damn shame on you guys! That ain't right! :))
Of course, the only problem I have with Pacquiao is his political ambitions, trying, once again, to run for public office. Heck, no doubt that's because of the that corrupt, gambling devil on his side whispering into his ear again. You know, the one who was also a money launderer but did not get a trial because he's a "star witness". Before I lose control of myself again, I better move on...
So, going back to the good things...
Another person we can be proud of, Efren Penaflorida. The 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. Do we really need to say more? The whole world loves and respects what he does... Well, at least most of the Internet voters... But still, his work is an example to all. Hopefully more and more people will look up to this young man. Now the question was raised during one of his interviews: Should he run for public office? Well, it would be nice for someone like him to actually lead us. I just hope if that's the case, he won't get sucked in and be corrupted by the prevailing, stinking politics in our country today.
Also, global economy is slowly getting back on its feet. Should be a great opportunity for people looking for better jobs -- I know some colleagues who did! :)) Hopefully, the road to recovery would be a smooth one and hopefully opportunities along the way open up for us as well.
Okay that was tiring... :)) But I enjoyed doing this.
Cheers to 2010! Hoping for a better year than last year! Good luck to all of us! Happy New Year to all!
Another year has passed. Another year gone by so quickly, we barely noticed it. Looking back at 2009, we experienced one hell of an emotional rollercoaster ride. The year was riddled with both the good and the bad, not only personally but also globally. Who would have thought so many memorable things could happen in a span of a year?
2009 and Us
We had our greatest joy turned to the greatest sorrow, as we learned early June that we were blessed with a child, only to be taken away the following September... It sucks. Don't know how to put it more bluntly than that. I was brought down to my knees for the second time in my life; I cried my heart out. Pain was unbearable. But I had to keep it together. We had no choice but to let her go. Trying to move on and, as in the movie "Meet the Robinsons", keep moving forward. Just keep moving forward...
Then came December... A few days before Christmas, our loving aunt, Tita Cory -- not to be confused with Cory Aquino, mind you -- passed away as well. Could not go to the wake which makes it that much more difficult. It's like losing another mother. Made me realize how important it is to show your loved ones that you care. Especially for people who are away, overseas... Because you'll never know when you can see them again.
Oh well... Enough brooding...
Although I doubt if any of the good things could match up to the bad things that happened, I still like to think that at least we still had good things to celebrate. Like what I learned in high school, focus on the good things... No matter how dark it is, always look at the good side of things. There's always something to learn.
What we'll take away from our harrowing experience is the wisdom and knowledge that we gained, a new appreciation for life, plus Che and I have become closer and much more open to each other.
Also, we had our third year anniversary at Quincy Hotel in Orchard. The food is great (breakfast, lunch and dinner), not to mention the room. Not a spectacular view, though, but hey we're in the middle of the shopping district... :)
Another great experience is our weekend trip to Malacca (Melaka) in Malaysia. Once you're used to shopping in Singapore, you will really, really, REALLY appreciate Melaka. Most unforgettable would be the "Fish Doctor" there. You let the tiny (and some really big) fishes nibble your feet. An hour after that, our feet are so soft and smooth. If ever we get a chance to go back there, I'll be sure to drop by that place again!
Then one important thing to be thankful for: our approved permanent residence status. In a time when many applicants were rejected and told to re-apply again after six months (others up to two years), we are lucky enough to be approved. Although it means that it will eat up some of our salary, we are at least much more secure here in Singapore, not to mention, it opens up new possibilities.
We're also thankful for our jobs -- despite the troublesome shifting schedule and endless politics -- I guess no office job is complete without one. We can afford new things we need and want; things which we would think more than ten times before buying if we were back in the Philippines. Not that we do not like our flat, but it was kind of unwelcoming and unrelaxing, until we brought in some new furniture like the dining set, which I'm very, very pleased with. Slowly and steadily, it is feeling a lot more like home. :)
Philippines under siege
The Philippines is battered with catastrophe after catastrophe. It's always sad whenever I see Philippines in the news in our office -- it's as if the Philippines is only in international news whenever something bad has happened.
The great flood brought about by Ondoy and Pepeng has been the worst of its kind in recent memory. Houses ruined, livelihoods destroyed, lives lost. The silver lining in all of this is that it brought out the best in all Filipinos. The bayanihan spirit is seen best in times of trouble. Heroes bold and true died saving lives of others. People banded together to help those who were most devasted by the floods.
Another saving grace is the proof of the resiliency of the Filipinos. Despite going through a lot, Filipinos still manage to become happy during the festive Christmas season. Even those hit hardest by the floods won't let Christmas and New year pass by without a bang, a bunch of lechon, and others. :)
Then just before the year ends, Mayon volcano fires up anew, threathening the whole countryside. Glad to know that it has simmerred down for the Holidays. Hope it stays that way for good.
Scandals left and right
The Philippine government - particularly the Arroyo government -- is not new to scandals. Heck, it's almost impossible to think of the Arroyo administration without thinking of all the corruption cases piling up, which -- I hope not -- would likely end up at the bottom of the stack of cases...
Not to mention the infamous lunch/dinner of the Arroyo contingent during their US trip. The apparent insensitivity of the president in the midst of the global economic crisis left a bad taste in the mouths of Filipinos.
Also, there's this "little" issue about the different sex scandals of the former doctor Hayden Kho. through the whole ordeal, at least one person benefitted from all this. After the scandal broke out, for some reason, one TV network gave her a break giving her one prominent role after another, eventually winning her an award for one of those roles. Well, at least something good came out of this whole mess.
Prominent deaths
The death of the first woman Philippine president was felt by all Filipinos. Even the younger generation who were not even born during the EDSA revolution felt the loss of the former Time Magazine Woman of the Year, the icon of EDSA revolution, the symbol of People Power. The day-long drive from the Manila Cathedral to her final resting place in Manila Memorial Park just shows the number of people that showed up and gave their respects for the former president.
Not to mention, the latest and most apalling election-related violence perhaps in the entire Philippine history. The Ampatuan case down south just shows the extreme violence present in the provinces and, possibly, the best display of the giant rift between the rich and the poor; being the third(?) poorest province in the entire Philippines, the Ampatuan clan allegedly owns at least 20 mansions, an unknown number in their private army, and some heavy armaments. It's been 40+ days since the mass murder. 'Wonder how long before justice is served?
Then there's also the other controversial death of the Ruby Rose Barrameda, sister of former beauty queen and actress Rochelle Barrameda. The fact that the body was found sealed up inside a drum... well, let's just say it's gonna be ugly...
Also, there's also the deaths of music legend, the King of Pop Michael Jackson, and likewise the Hollywood star of Dirty Dancing, Patrick Swayze.
Is it just me, or is the death toll for 2009 higher than the previous years? And it's not even 2012 yet! Oh well, enough of that...
The good things
Good year for PacMan. This is the year that brought him his unprecedented 7 championships in different weight divisions. Filipinos couldn't be any prouder. He probably could do better and hold eight -- if only Mayweather sucks it up and stop complaining about drug tests here and that, and finalize the fight already. He's just a jack@$$, afraid of facing PacMan who could possibly end his winning streak. Hell, if he wanted to keep his streak, who should have just stayed retired and shut the hell up. If the fight doesn't push through, he's just all bark, no bite.
Then again, maybe that's just a technique of them promoters. Damn shame on you guys! That ain't right! :))
Of course, the only problem I have with Pacquiao is his political ambitions, trying, once again, to run for public office. Heck, no doubt that's because of the that corrupt, gambling devil on his side whispering into his ear again. You know, the one who was also a money launderer but did not get a trial because he's a "star witness". Before I lose control of myself again, I better move on...
So, going back to the good things...
Another person we can be proud of, Efren Penaflorida. The 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. Do we really need to say more? The whole world loves and respects what he does... Well, at least most of the Internet voters... But still, his work is an example to all. Hopefully more and more people will look up to this young man. Now the question was raised during one of his interviews: Should he run for public office? Well, it would be nice for someone like him to actually lead us. I just hope if that's the case, he won't get sucked in and be corrupted by the prevailing, stinking politics in our country today.
Also, global economy is slowly getting back on its feet. Should be a great opportunity for people looking for better jobs -- I know some colleagues who did! :)) Hopefully, the road to recovery would be a smooth one and hopefully opportunities along the way open up for us as well.
Okay that was tiring... :)) But I enjoyed doing this.
Cheers to 2010! Hoping for a better year than last year! Good luck to all of us! Happy New Year to all!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Weeee!!! Got a Wii!
Che and I bought a new Wii for ourselves. The SGD350 Wii promo at Funan a few weeks ago was just too much for us to pass up. Been busy since then.
I've already spent 18 days on the Wii Fit Plus... So far, I've lost just 2 pounds :( It is Christmas though, many parties and the like... I'm still glad I still lost something. :) Favorite workout there is the Rhythm Boxing which is a great way to lose those extra weight.. especially the 10 minute workout.
We also got Mario Kart Wii... I was actually a bit skeptical whether I would actually enjoy this game. Well, good thing I am! :)) Just completed the 50cc tracks. Unlock the two unlockable cars as well as two unlockable characters - King Boo and Diddy Kong. Time to rest up my aching thumb and prepare for the 100cc tracks! :)
I've already spent 18 days on the Wii Fit Plus... So far, I've lost just 2 pounds :( It is Christmas though, many parties and the like... I'm still glad I still lost something. :) Favorite workout there is the Rhythm Boxing which is a great way to lose those extra weight.. especially the 10 minute workout.
We also got Mario Kart Wii... I was actually a bit skeptical whether I would actually enjoy this game. Well, good thing I am! :)) Just completed the 50cc tracks. Unlock the two unlockable cars as well as two unlockable characters - King Boo and Diddy Kong. Time to rest up my aching thumb and prepare for the 100cc tracks! :)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Facebook user beware! 419 Scam
Just came across the following news this morning about a new scam on the rise in Facebook. Check it out here.
Here's the gist:
Careful guys!
Here's the gist:
Fraudulent individuals collect log—in information through phishing sites and access Facebook accounts to send inbox or chat messages or to update the person’s profile. And they claim to be stranded in a foreign country and ask friends to send money, usually through a money transfer service.
The scam had previously been perpetrated through emails.
But more cyber criminals are leveraging on social engineering as a means of deceiving users...
Social engineering takes advantage of our natural tendency to trust one another, rather than relying solely on technological means to steal information
Careful guys!
Thursday, December 03, 2009
House M. D. Quotes - Season 6 Episode 9 - Wilson
Dr. Gregory House: Got the urge to play last night. Had to go all the way back to my old apartment. Thought I'd save on future trips.
Dr. James Wilson: Hmmm. It's very eco-friendly of you. How about keeping down on the noise pollution.
Dr. Gregory House: Is it that time of year again?... He's a self-important jerk.
Dr. James Wilson: He's my friend.
Dr. Gregory House: He's a self-important jerk!
Dr. James Wilson: Seems to be what I'm attracted to.
Dr. James Wilson: I just had a House-moment. Diagnosed transverse Myelitis from a cold sore. How cool is that!
Dr. Gregory House: The self-important jerk does not have Transverse Myelitis. He's got cancer.
Dr. James Wilson: How do you even?
Dr. Gregory House: Ok! Maybe I paid the red head down in records a few bucks to cc me on all your cases. A few patients die you might get sad again. Make a speech that would end your career. Frankly, I'm stalking you for you.
Dr. James Wilson: Exactly how serious does it have to be to justify you coming to see your father?
Dr. James Wilson: No I'm sorry. I just.. I'd rather you regretted coming than regretted not coming.
Dr. James Wilson: You're Bonnie's friend. You know how to reach her and yet instead of calling her, you come and seek my permission. You want my blessing, and implicitly House's blessing.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: I don't need House's blessing.
Dr. James Wilson: Good.
Dr. James Wilson: Where's House?
Dr. Chris Taub: Performing his ritual "hiding-from-Cuddy-to-avoid-getting-a-new-case" dance. Sort of a jazz-fusion type of thing.
Dr. Remy Hadley: Probably eating lunch in the morgue...
Dr. Gregory House: Why are you doing surgery when I need you find me a new case?
Dr. Robert Chase: You don't want a new case.
Dr. Gregory House: Oh, right. Guess I'm here for Wilson.
Dr. Gregory House: This is the 21st century, Wilson. I realize that the logical course of any adult relationship could one day lead to fornication.
Dr. Gregory House: This is classic midlife Cuddy crisis. This is her version of two-seat convertible.
Dr. James Wilson: Yep. Clearly you're fine with it.
Tucker: You're the only one who can make cancer sound good.
Dr. James Wilson: It's exactly what you would do.
Dr. Gregory House: I'm me. You're you.
Dr. James Wilson: ...And a table is a table.
Dr. Gregory House: And chemo is poison. And double chemo is double poison. And I can handle it when things go wrong. You can't. And things could go very very wrong.
Dr. James Wilson: I can handle it.
Dr. Gregory House: Look on the bright side. When you publish the results of this case study, no one will ever double the dose again.
Dr. James Wilson: Are you really okay?
Dr. Gregory House: No! I'm not okay. Not even close.
Dr. James Wilson: Wow. Okay. See? That's... very adult of you.
Dr. Gregory House: No it isn't. It's just me accepting the fact that there's nothing I can do about it. Moving on.
Dr. James Wilson: Which is, I think, the definition of adulthood.
Dr. Gregory House: Well, if it is. Being a kid is a lot more fun.
Dr. Gregory House: Well played. Religion just killed another person.
Dr. James Wilson: Tucker wants me to donate a lobe of my liver to him.
Dr. Gregory House: You were out drinking... 'Coz you're actually considering this?!
Dr. James Wilson: Yeah, I was out marinating my liver in alcohol to get it ready for the transplant. Yeah.
Dr. Gregory House: You're mouth says no, but your pathetic attempt at a deflection has guilt written all over it.
Dr. Gregory House: Quibbles! He's got a predictable complication. Surprise! Bad things happen to people who are sick! Doesn't make you responsible!
Dr. James Wilson: Oh... Not legally... Ethically. ETHICALLY!
Dr. Gregory House: A table is a table. Don't be a doormat Wilson!
Dr. James Wilson: Boy, you are... you willfully ruined my food and have taken over my living room because you already think I'm a doormat! You know what? You're wrong! Clean up your stuff and get out!
Dr. James Wilson: I want to donate a lobe of my liver to Tucker.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: That's insane!
Dr. James Wilson: I'm donating a small portion of...
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: You have hundreds of patients.
Dr. James Wilson: And until I run out of excess organs, why shouldn't I do everything I can to help them?
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Because you're a doctor, not a donor.
Dr. James Wilson: Why did you make me the head of oncology?
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Not because you have the most organs... You're thoughtful, caring...
Dr. James Wilson: Yeah, caring. By your own criteria, a strength, not a weakness.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: This is coming out of guilt.
Dr. James Wilson: This is coming out of friendship. I have a friend who is about to die. And I have the opportunity to save his life...
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: ... Okay...
Dr. Gregory House: I'm your friend... All the pain pills I've taken. What if I need your liver?
Dr. James Wilson: Right. How selfish of me not to have considered your possible future needs.
Dr. Gregory House: They're all dying. They're all your friends.
Dr. James Wilson: I'm not here for an argument, House.
Dr. Gregory House: No, right. That's room 12A...
Dr. James Wilson: The operation is in 2 hours. I'd like you to be there.
Dr. Gregory House: ... No.
Dr. James Wilson: What? Why?
Dr. Gregory House: Because if you die, I'm alone.
Tucker: I was thrilled to get the family back together. Melissa's great in a crisis, but... the person you want when you're dying isn't the same as the person you want when you're living.
Dr. Gregory House: You don't feel angry?
Dr. James Wilson: Huh.. I'm a little disappointed.
Dr. Gregory House: Disappointment is anger for wimps. You don't have to be so gentle about everything. It's good to be angry once in a while.
Dr. James Wilson: You can't change a table.
Dr. Gregory House: Actually, you can. You just need a coat of paint and the guts to use it.
Dr. James Wilson: She hurt my friend. She should be punished.
Dr. Gregory House: You got mad? I'm proud of you. Cuddy won't share the sentiment. How you gonna explain it to her?
Dr. James Wilson: Problem delayed is a problem denied.
Dr. James Wilson: Hmmm. It's very eco-friendly of you. How about keeping down on the noise pollution.
Dr. Gregory House: Is it that time of year again?... He's a self-important jerk.
Dr. James Wilson: He's my friend.
Dr. Gregory House: He's a self-important jerk!
Dr. James Wilson: Seems to be what I'm attracted to.
Dr. James Wilson: I just had a House-moment. Diagnosed transverse Myelitis from a cold sore. How cool is that!
Dr. Gregory House: The self-important jerk does not have Transverse Myelitis. He's got cancer.
Dr. James Wilson: How do you even?
Dr. Gregory House: Ok! Maybe I paid the red head down in records a few bucks to cc me on all your cases. A few patients die you might get sad again. Make a speech that would end your career. Frankly, I'm stalking you for you.
Dr. James Wilson: Exactly how serious does it have to be to justify you coming to see your father?
Dr. James Wilson: No I'm sorry. I just.. I'd rather you regretted coming than regretted not coming.
Dr. James Wilson: You're Bonnie's friend. You know how to reach her and yet instead of calling her, you come and seek my permission. You want my blessing, and implicitly House's blessing.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: I don't need House's blessing.
Dr. James Wilson: Good.
Dr. James Wilson: Where's House?
Dr. Chris Taub: Performing his ritual "hiding-from-Cuddy-to-avoid-getting-a-new-case" dance. Sort of a jazz-fusion type of thing.
Dr. Remy Hadley: Probably eating lunch in the morgue...
Dr. Gregory House: Why are you doing surgery when I need you find me a new case?
Dr. Robert Chase: You don't want a new case.
Dr. Gregory House: Oh, right. Guess I'm here for Wilson.
Dr. Gregory House: This is the 21st century, Wilson. I realize that the logical course of any adult relationship could one day lead to fornication.
Dr. Gregory House: This is classic midlife Cuddy crisis. This is her version of two-seat convertible.
Dr. James Wilson: Yep. Clearly you're fine with it.
Tucker: You're the only one who can make cancer sound good.
Dr. James Wilson: It's exactly what you would do.
Dr. Gregory House: I'm me. You're you.
Dr. James Wilson: ...And a table is a table.
Dr. Gregory House: And chemo is poison. And double chemo is double poison. And I can handle it when things go wrong. You can't. And things could go very very wrong.
Dr. James Wilson: I can handle it.
Dr. Gregory House: Look on the bright side. When you publish the results of this case study, no one will ever double the dose again.
Dr. James Wilson: Are you really okay?
Dr. Gregory House: No! I'm not okay. Not even close.
Dr. James Wilson: Wow. Okay. See? That's... very adult of you.
Dr. Gregory House: No it isn't. It's just me accepting the fact that there's nothing I can do about it. Moving on.
Dr. James Wilson: Which is, I think, the definition of adulthood.
Dr. Gregory House: Well, if it is. Being a kid is a lot more fun.
Dr. Gregory House: Well played. Religion just killed another person.
Dr. James Wilson: Tucker wants me to donate a lobe of my liver to him.
Dr. Gregory House: You were out drinking... 'Coz you're actually considering this?!
Dr. James Wilson: Yeah, I was out marinating my liver in alcohol to get it ready for the transplant. Yeah.
Dr. Gregory House: You're mouth says no, but your pathetic attempt at a deflection has guilt written all over it.
Dr. Gregory House: Quibbles! He's got a predictable complication. Surprise! Bad things happen to people who are sick! Doesn't make you responsible!
Dr. James Wilson: Oh... Not legally... Ethically. ETHICALLY!
Dr. Gregory House: A table is a table. Don't be a doormat Wilson!
Dr. James Wilson: Boy, you are... you willfully ruined my food and have taken over my living room because you already think I'm a doormat! You know what? You're wrong! Clean up your stuff and get out!
Dr. James Wilson: I want to donate a lobe of my liver to Tucker.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: That's insane!
Dr. James Wilson: I'm donating a small portion of...
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: You have hundreds of patients.
Dr. James Wilson: And until I run out of excess organs, why shouldn't I do everything I can to help them?
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Because you're a doctor, not a donor.
Dr. James Wilson: Why did you make me the head of oncology?
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Not because you have the most organs... You're thoughtful, caring...
Dr. James Wilson: Yeah, caring. By your own criteria, a strength, not a weakness.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: This is coming out of guilt.
Dr. James Wilson: This is coming out of friendship. I have a friend who is about to die. And I have the opportunity to save his life...
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: ... Okay...
Dr. Gregory House: I'm your friend... All the pain pills I've taken. What if I need your liver?
Dr. James Wilson: Right. How selfish of me not to have considered your possible future needs.
Dr. Gregory House: They're all dying. They're all your friends.
Dr. James Wilson: I'm not here for an argument, House.
Dr. Gregory House: No, right. That's room 12A...
Dr. James Wilson: The operation is in 2 hours. I'd like you to be there.
Dr. Gregory House: ... No.
Dr. James Wilson: What? Why?
Dr. Gregory House: Because if you die, I'm alone.
Tucker: I was thrilled to get the family back together. Melissa's great in a crisis, but... the person you want when you're dying isn't the same as the person you want when you're living.
Dr. Gregory House: You don't feel angry?
Dr. James Wilson: Huh.. I'm a little disappointed.
Dr. Gregory House: Disappointment is anger for wimps. You don't have to be so gentle about everything. It's good to be angry once in a while.
Dr. James Wilson: You can't change a table.
Dr. Gregory House: Actually, you can. You just need a coat of paint and the guts to use it.
Dr. James Wilson: She hurt my friend. She should be punished.
Dr. Gregory House: You got mad? I'm proud of you. Cuddy won't share the sentiment. How you gonna explain it to her?
Dr. James Wilson: Problem delayed is a problem denied.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
The reason why I stayed up late
Or why my body clock broke down again.
After our Malacca trip, I didn't sleep the whole night. I just spent the night watching over this beautiful sight...
The living room brightened up by the Christmas tree.
Closeup of the Christmas tree.
Closeup of Angel on top of the Christmas tree.
After our Malacca trip, I didn't sleep the whole night. I just spent the night watching over this beautiful sight...
The living room brightened up by the Christmas tree.
Closeup of the Christmas tree.
Closeup of Angel on top of the Christmas tree.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
House M. D. Quotes - Season 6 Episode 8 - Ignorance is Bliss
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Hold on. Take this instead. I was expecting more resistance.
Dr. Gregory House: That was the old me. New me is static-guarded and friction-free.
Dr. Gregory House: I feel like Mike Tomlin. Probably not as much as you do, but you get the idea.
Dr. Chris Taub: It's too hard to think?
James Sidas: No. Just unpleasant. No matter what I did, it really wasn't good enough. Then I met Dora. She didn't care how smart I was, or what I might accomplish in the future. It was the first time in my life that I was really happy. So I decided I'd rather be happy than smart.
Dr. Robert Chase: I know what you're trying to do, and I appreciate it. But I've got it under control.
Dr. Eric Foreman: That's what you said about the Dibala incident. Obviously you didn't.
Dr. Robert Chase: And talking about it made it so much better.
Dr. Chris Taub: Life's too short too worry about money.
Dr. Gregory House: There's only two possible outcomes for their relationship. They split or they stay together forever. If split, the sooner it happens the better for everyone. If stay, my meddling won't matter. In fact, if they survive it, it would make their bond stronger.
Dr. James Wilson: How you manage to elevate your narcissim to beneficence is masterful.
Dr. Remy Hadley: You gonna ask?
Dr. Chris Taub: I'm sure he's got a perfectly logical reason.
Dr. Gregory House: Can't be DIC, no hemorrhaging. And I'm calling all twelve Julia Cuddy's within a hundred mile radius.
Dr. Chris Taub: See? Completely reasonable.
Dr. Robert Chase: I'm gonna pretend there's something interesting over here so you'd shut up.
Dr. Chris Taub: This isn't some homework assignment his parent forced on him. This is passion. Why would he stop doing it?
Dr. Robert Chase: Marriage destroyed his soul.
Dr. James Wilson: This cannot end well.
Dr. Gregory House: Don't want it to end well. You should come as my date. You're not gonna want to miss this.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: So which one of us slipped through the wormhole into an alternate dimension?
Dr. Gregory House: I have always loved to travel. And paint.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Either you're trying to screw with me. Or you're trying to show me that you've really changed.
Dr. Gregory House: So which is it? I'm dying to know.
Dr. Remy Hadley: What's with the ties?
Dr. Gregory House: Makes me look adorably non-threatening.
Dr. Gregory House: On the otherhand, Taub and Thirteen can do the liver biopsy today?
Dr. Chris Taub: Why us?
Dr. Gregory House: Juniority. Welcome back!
Dr. Robert Chase: What do you want us to do?
Dr. Gregory House: Same as me. Have a happy thanksgiving.
Dr. Gregory House: You are not right for her.
Lucas Douglas: And you are?
Dr. Gregory House: Less wrong.
Dr. Gregory House: She invited me. She didn't know if she should until she figured out if I really have changed or if I'm still the same old SOB I have always been. But she always gave me a chance. Eight hundred thirty two chances. I used up everyone of them. 832's her limit. Make a note.
Dr. Chris Taub: Chase, you had a wonderful Thanksgiving?
Dr. Robert Chase: I don't remember. So I guess I did.
Dr. Chris Taub: Got drunk? Alone?
Dr. Robert Chase: No. That would be a sign I need to talk to you about this.
Dr. Robert Chase: Why does everyone assume everyone works in the *exact* same way?
Dr. Remy Hadley: We pretty much do. Our egos want to think we're all snowflakes, no two alike. But really we all want the same thing: love, forgiveness... chocolate.
Dr. Robert Chase: Well what I want is for everyone to leave me alone. How do I get that?
Dr. Gregory House: I can't believe that Lucas fell for my "I never say this because it's so personal except I'm so drunk" profession of love... the second oldest trick in the book.
Dr. James Wilson: You're right. It's his fault because his stupid.
Dr. Gregory House: He wasn't abusing the booze and taking the cough remedy medicinally. He was abusing the cough meds taking the booze medicinally. Bravo.
James Sidas: I don't think I could live without her.
Dr. Gregory House: You'd be surprised what you could live without.
James Sidas: You what the difference between her IQ and mine is? 91 points. In relation, she's closer to a gibbon than she is to me. Having sex with her would be an act of bestiality.
Dr. Eric Foreman: You really think you'd be happier with someone who could spell better?
James Sidas: No. That's the problem. I'm the one who's a jerk. But I owe her everything. I want to want to be with her. And when I'm clear... I can't.
Ronnie: Is the wait always this long?
Dr. Gregory House: Only on days that end in "day".
Ronnie: Don't you ever shave?
Dr. Gregory House: Yeah, once a week. How about you?
Ronnie: Every now and then, are you this rude to all your patients.
Dr. Gregory House: Oh yes! Don't think your special.
Dr. Gregory House: Sorry, I can't remember if I mocked you yet for being a male nurse?
Nurse Jeffrey: I think this counts.
Dr. Gregory House: Fair enough.
Dr. Chris Taub: That's what this is about? You think I'm a wuss?
Dr. Chris Taub: He made you miss Thanksgiving dinner.
Dr. Gregory House: Sorry to inconvenience you. Dying patients can be so thoughtless.
Dr. Chris Taub: Don't....
Dr. Gregory House: Great comeback! Is that Oscar Wilde? Come on people...
Dr. Gregory House: What about you? Got any predicatable dribble you'd like to add?
Dr. Robert Chase: I think they've given you enough already.
Dr. Gregory House: Well at least they're trying. They're not just sitting there like roadkill. Give me something! Give me something or I'll get your ex-smarter half on the phone and ask her!
Dr. Eric Foreman: House.
[Chase walks onto House and punches him across the face.]
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: I heard. Gonna be pressing charges?
Dr. Gregory House: Against the ottoman I tripped over?
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Against Chase?
Dr. Gregory House: Pretty sure the ottoman was acting alone.
James Sidas: It's lonely, isn't it?
Dr. Gregory House: It's not that bad.
James Sidas: Then you're not that smart.
James Sidas: Easier on your conscience if I die an idiot?
Dr. Gregory House: What's a conscience?
Dr. Gregory House: Sixteen splenectomies. Pretty sure he gets a set of steak knives.
Dr. Gregory House: Guess I deserved it.
Dr. Robert Chase: Well, if I thought that, I wouldn't be apologizing.
Dr. Gregory House: Your fist slipped?
Dr. Robert Chase: Everyone kept bugging me. Asking if I was okay.
Dr. Gregory House: So you busted my nose to keep people off your back?
Dr. Robert Chase: Pretty much.
Dr. Gregory House: Making people even more worried about you.
Dr. Robert Chase: Maybe, but at least they're not talking to me about it.
Dr. Gregory House: ...Fair enough.
Dr. Robert Chase: Cheers.
Dr. Chris Taub: Einstein's giving himself the lobotomy and you're cool with that?
Dr. Gregory House: Ignorance is bliss.
Dr. Gregory House: That was the old me. New me is static-guarded and friction-free.
Dr. Gregory House: I feel like Mike Tomlin. Probably not as much as you do, but you get the idea.
Dr. Chris Taub: It's too hard to think?
James Sidas: No. Just unpleasant. No matter what I did, it really wasn't good enough. Then I met Dora. She didn't care how smart I was, or what I might accomplish in the future. It was the first time in my life that I was really happy. So I decided I'd rather be happy than smart.
Dr. Robert Chase: I know what you're trying to do, and I appreciate it. But I've got it under control.
Dr. Eric Foreman: That's what you said about the Dibala incident. Obviously you didn't.
Dr. Robert Chase: And talking about it made it so much better.
Dr. Chris Taub: Life's too short too worry about money.
Dr. Gregory House: There's only two possible outcomes for their relationship. They split or they stay together forever. If split, the sooner it happens the better for everyone. If stay, my meddling won't matter. In fact, if they survive it, it would make their bond stronger.
Dr. James Wilson: How you manage to elevate your narcissim to beneficence is masterful.
Dr. Remy Hadley: You gonna ask?
Dr. Chris Taub: I'm sure he's got a perfectly logical reason.
Dr. Gregory House: Can't be DIC, no hemorrhaging. And I'm calling all twelve Julia Cuddy's within a hundred mile radius.
Dr. Chris Taub: See? Completely reasonable.
Dr. Robert Chase: I'm gonna pretend there's something interesting over here so you'd shut up.
Dr. Chris Taub: This isn't some homework assignment his parent forced on him. This is passion. Why would he stop doing it?
Dr. Robert Chase: Marriage destroyed his soul.
Dr. James Wilson: This cannot end well.
Dr. Gregory House: Don't want it to end well. You should come as my date. You're not gonna want to miss this.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: So which one of us slipped through the wormhole into an alternate dimension?
Dr. Gregory House: I have always loved to travel. And paint.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Either you're trying to screw with me. Or you're trying to show me that you've really changed.
Dr. Gregory House: So which is it? I'm dying to know.
Dr. Remy Hadley: What's with the ties?
Dr. Gregory House: Makes me look adorably non-threatening.
Dr. Gregory House: On the otherhand, Taub and Thirteen can do the liver biopsy today?
Dr. Chris Taub: Why us?
Dr. Gregory House: Juniority. Welcome back!
Dr. Robert Chase: What do you want us to do?
Dr. Gregory House: Same as me. Have a happy thanksgiving.
Dr. Gregory House: You are not right for her.
Lucas Douglas: And you are?
Dr. Gregory House: Less wrong.
Dr. Gregory House: She invited me. She didn't know if she should until she figured out if I really have changed or if I'm still the same old SOB I have always been. But she always gave me a chance. Eight hundred thirty two chances. I used up everyone of them. 832's her limit. Make a note.
Dr. Chris Taub: Chase, you had a wonderful Thanksgiving?
Dr. Robert Chase: I don't remember. So I guess I did.
Dr. Chris Taub: Got drunk? Alone?
Dr. Robert Chase: No. That would be a sign I need to talk to you about this.
Dr. Robert Chase: Why does everyone assume everyone works in the *exact* same way?
Dr. Remy Hadley: We pretty much do. Our egos want to think we're all snowflakes, no two alike. But really we all want the same thing: love, forgiveness... chocolate.
Dr. Robert Chase: Well what I want is for everyone to leave me alone. How do I get that?
Dr. Gregory House: I can't believe that Lucas fell for my "I never say this because it's so personal except I'm so drunk" profession of love... the second oldest trick in the book.
Dr. James Wilson: You're right. It's his fault because his stupid.
Dr. Gregory House: He wasn't abusing the booze and taking the cough remedy medicinally. He was abusing the cough meds taking the booze medicinally. Bravo.
James Sidas: I don't think I could live without her.
Dr. Gregory House: You'd be surprised what you could live without.
James Sidas: You what the difference between her IQ and mine is? 91 points. In relation, she's closer to a gibbon than she is to me. Having sex with her would be an act of bestiality.
Dr. Eric Foreman: You really think you'd be happier with someone who could spell better?
James Sidas: No. That's the problem. I'm the one who's a jerk. But I owe her everything. I want to want to be with her. And when I'm clear... I can't.
Ronnie: Is the wait always this long?
Dr. Gregory House: Only on days that end in "day".
Ronnie: Don't you ever shave?
Dr. Gregory House: Yeah, once a week. How about you?
Ronnie: Every now and then, are you this rude to all your patients.
Dr. Gregory House: Oh yes! Don't think your special.
Dr. Gregory House: Sorry, I can't remember if I mocked you yet for being a male nurse?
Nurse Jeffrey: I think this counts.
Dr. Gregory House: Fair enough.
Dr. Chris Taub: That's what this is about? You think I'm a wuss?
Dr. Chris Taub: He made you miss Thanksgiving dinner.
Dr. Gregory House: Sorry to inconvenience you. Dying patients can be so thoughtless.
Dr. Chris Taub: Don't....
Dr. Gregory House: Great comeback! Is that Oscar Wilde? Come on people...
Dr. Gregory House: What about you? Got any predicatable dribble you'd like to add?
Dr. Robert Chase: I think they've given you enough already.
Dr. Gregory House: Well at least they're trying. They're not just sitting there like roadkill. Give me something! Give me something or I'll get your ex-smarter half on the phone and ask her!
Dr. Eric Foreman: House.
[Chase walks onto House and punches him across the face.]
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: I heard. Gonna be pressing charges?
Dr. Gregory House: Against the ottoman I tripped over?
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Against Chase?
Dr. Gregory House: Pretty sure the ottoman was acting alone.
James Sidas: It's lonely, isn't it?
Dr. Gregory House: It's not that bad.
James Sidas: Then you're not that smart.
James Sidas: Easier on your conscience if I die an idiot?
Dr. Gregory House: What's a conscience?
Dr. Gregory House: Sixteen splenectomies. Pretty sure he gets a set of steak knives.
Dr. Gregory House: Guess I deserved it.
Dr. Robert Chase: Well, if I thought that, I wouldn't be apologizing.
Dr. Gregory House: Your fist slipped?
Dr. Robert Chase: Everyone kept bugging me. Asking if I was okay.
Dr. Gregory House: So you busted my nose to keep people off your back?
Dr. Robert Chase: Pretty much.
Dr. Gregory House: Making people even more worried about you.
Dr. Robert Chase: Maybe, but at least they're not talking to me about it.
Dr. Gregory House: ...Fair enough.
Dr. Robert Chase: Cheers.
Dr. Chris Taub: Einstein's giving himself the lobotomy and you're cool with that?
Dr. Gregory House: Ignorance is bliss.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Christmas along Orchard Road
Our wedding anniversary stay in Quincy Hotel wouldn't be complete withoout a trip down Orchard Road. Although we didn't have enough time and energy to stroll down the entire length of Orchard Road -- there's simply too much to see -- we did get to see the best of the malls along Orchard Road have to offer.
Paragon
Tangs
A Tangs Late Night Shopping Owl :)
Inside Wheelock's Place atrium area
Wheelock's Place indoor Christmas tree
Ion's Christmas tree
Che's closeup on Ion's Christmas
Ion's Christmas Tree - Closeup from Below
Us through one of the Christmas Balls
Inside Ion's Christmas tree
Across from the Ion tree
Across the Ion tree - The Shaw House
Along the Orchard Road sidewalk - near Wisma
That's the last... our feet are aching by this time, crossing the streets, taking pictures, and chasing Nite Owls :). Obviously, we need to revisit the Orchard Road for more pics. :)
Paragon
Tangs
A Tangs Late Night Shopping Owl :)
Inside Wheelock's Place atrium area
Wheelock's Place indoor Christmas tree
Ion's Christmas tree
Che's closeup on Ion's Christmas
Ion's Christmas Tree - Closeup from Below
Us through one of the Christmas Balls
Inside Ion's Christmas tree
Across from the Ion tree
Across the Ion tree - The Shaw House
Along the Orchard Road sidewalk - near Wisma
That's the last... our feet are aching by this time, crossing the streets, taking pictures, and chasing Nite Owls :). Obviously, we need to revisit the Orchard Road for more pics. :)
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Efren Florida is the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year
Off the heels of Manny Pacquiao's historic win and controversies, another Filipino gives us another reason to be proud to be Pinoy.
Efren Penaflorida, the one who started the "kariton klasrum" or pushcart classroom concept, and the founder of the Dynamic Teen Concept, is voted the CCN Hero of the Year for 2009.
All of the Top Ten finalists receive USD 25,000. Efren, being the top this year will get USD 100,000. More good news for the hundreds of kids who have grown to depend on this program.
The event will air in CNN on November 26, at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
For more details, click here.
Efren Penaflorida, the one who started the "kariton klasrum" or pushcart classroom concept, and the founder of the Dynamic Teen Concept, is voted the CCN Hero of the Year for 2009.
All of the Top Ten finalists receive USD 25,000. Efren, being the top this year will get USD 100,000. More good news for the hundreds of kids who have grown to depend on this program.
The event will air in CNN on November 26, at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
For more details, click here.
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