Who Are the OSCAR Winners?!

Congratulations Mo'nique!

Yes I watched the red carpet a few days ago because my sister woke up too early for it. I was about to sleep because I just arrived from the office. She hurriedly just sprung from bed and opened the television loudly just to see the glimpse of the stars from Hollywood.

Here are the winners as announced my OSCARS.COM
Best Picture
The Hurt Locker
Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier and Greg Shapiro

Actor in a Leading Role
Jeff Bridges
Crazy Heart


Actor in a Supporting Role
Christoph Waltz
Inglourious Basterds

Actress in a Leading Role
Sandra Bullock
The Blind Side

Actress in a Supporting Role
Mo'Nique
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Animated Feature Film

Up
Pete Docter


Art Direction
Avatar
Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg (Art Direction); Kim Sinclair (Set Decoration)


Cinematography
Avatar
Mauro Fiore


Costume Design
The Young Victoria
Sandy Powell


Directing

The Hurt Locker
Kathryn Bigelow


Documentary Feature
The Cove
Louie Psihoyos and Fisher Stevens

Documentary Short
Music by Prudence
Roger Ross Williams and Elinor Burkett

Film Editing
The Hurt Locker
Bob Murawski and Chris Innis


Foreign Language Film
The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos)
Argentina
Directed by Juan José Campanella


Makeup

Star Trek
Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow


Music (Original Score)
Up
Michael Giacchino


Music (Original Song)
Crazy Heart
"The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)"
Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett


Short Film (Animated)
Logorama
Nicolas Schmerkin


Short Film (Live Action)
The New Tenants
Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson

Sound Editing
The Hurt Locker
Paul N.J. Ottosson


Sound Mixing
The Hurt Locker
Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett


Visual Effects
Avatar
Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones


Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher


Writing (Original Screenplay)
The Hurt Locker
Written by Mark Boal


I wanted Precious or Avatar to win the best picture award but it looks like the HURT LOCKER went on as the leader and UP won the category for animation. I may not agree with the best picture but I have yet to watch that so I am holding my grievances still. If I watch that film and it would not look even half as beautiful as with Avatar then you will probably hear from me. I will contest the results ha-ha!

Oh and I like MO'NIQUE's performance on precious. I also like the other African American girl who played the abused kid. She did a terrific performance. As for Mariah Carey, thank you because this is a far cry from GLITTER! =)

Writing Advice

There are some folks over at the Red Tribe Forums that were asking me for advice about writing. I said heck I don't know! I just write how I feel and it just comes naturally. If I like something, I write about it. If I get inspired, I write about it. If I get irked about something, I write about it. That's the reason why this site already is discussing anything under the sun! Because personally I have not concentrated on one thing, I just do what I feel and if it comes to a point that it is going to be about writing, I set myself free and just type what I have in my brain at that time. Nothing unusual about that... but most of them don't know how to start. Maybe they just need to get inspired. This is really not a disciplined format of writing... I guess I follow one rule though... just common sense. The others are for losers so if I am going to teach them how to write then I will just have to tell them to write about what they want.

Writing about what you are passionate about is the key. Whatever the subject maybe make sure that your interest resides on it. Describe it for the reader. Make sure you point out what you like and dislike about it. What makes it special for you... and make sure your reader gets the point. I had a long time of writing stuff before that was not that much appealing because of jargons I used. I changed that and made it simple... voila! I had readers afterwards.

Making this blog a success would need that same niche I had before so will have to continue what I am doing and get as many readers as possible. We are afterall making life more interesting for other people by telling our own stories. Now isn't that fun! =)

Troubling News Again

It's so troubling to hear on Larry King that another 13 year old girl was raped and killed. These things keep happening on a modern day in the US and I think it is inexcusable. Why do these former prisoners that are out on a bail just freely roam out in the public without government supervision? I wonder what ordinary residents would feel if their neighbors are sex offenders. I wonder how they would feel if this is the real picture in other states and they could not do anything about it. There should be a continued effort from both private and public sector to educate these people and prevent repeat offenders. I do not know about what the congress could do but I am for harsher punishment for parole violators. Mississippi sex offender reports are available on line and I hope other states and countries have this too. It would be beneficial to just get hold of that information. I believe in giving access to the public and this is just an example of that. I believe in second chances but I also know that the choice of living in a safe neighborhood should be given priority. I would want my own family to live somewhere safe and free from worries. If I work all day and come back to my wife and kids knowing that they are safe then that would be the greatest reward I could receive from the government. Make sure you check out sites that provide this data so before you even purchase a house you at least would get an idea how the community works. This should never be endemic to any place anytime.

Back to Church

I just went to church last Saturday evening. Well I dunno really what to feel but I'm definitely afraid my nightmares would occur again. Christ the King church is not that bad but boy it was definitely hot there. There is a ventilation problem plus the audio sucks because I couldn't really understand the priest. It's like everything's garbled. Now where else can you get someone going to church and complaining about it hahahaha!

I went there for the prayers and of course to accompany my Mom who has been the best thing that happened to me. We ate after that in Red Ribbon. I don't know but I think that store is getting under rated too. Their palabok and dinuguan is awesome. I like it a lot but they phased out their puto which makes it hard for me to eat the latter. Their drinks were not that complete too, I wonder what happened to that branch. That was supposed to be their main one and it looks like its not getting any better through the years. I would not be surprised if it closes down anytime soon. Either that or they have to renovate the place. It is deteriorating.

Celebrating with my Mom was one of the best things that happened this year. I know its quite simple, but it for me it is priceless. It may not be as big as anyone thought but it is the best one for me. Thanks for everything Mom I had fun!

You Can Never Be Too Safe!

Things have been pretty rampant after the economic crisis that has stricken the country. Crime rate is at an all time high and I did not think I get to live in one community that has this problem too. I can imagine since the shopping district already had put up security they probably all the hooligans from that area transferring to the more residential part of the town such as ours. I never thought it would be a problem but I just heard someone got raped and killed here two weeks ago. I was shocked because we are a pretty quiet neighborhood and hearing stories like that made everyone's jaw drop. I think in this day and age, not everywhere is safe. But we all should take precautionary measures. Local officials should work hand in hand with people from the national government and fund registries of people who have committed these crimes. I know we all have to give second chances but not in the expense of ordinary citizens. When the suspect was actually caught yesterday evening, investigators said that he had been in and out of the prison. What's worse is it's also their relative. I just thank the heavens for sparing everyone else since this has been solved. I hope the government puts up listings like the one I saw for some texas sex offender when I was in the US. At least before you do live in a neighborhood you already know what to do when it does happen. You can never be too safe!

Weird American Idol

Hmmm I think American Idol is getting weird. Some of the contestants who performed better looks like are being taken away because of the votes. It is quite disappointing to see what is happening. Maybe I am feeling this way because they took one of the best singers there. And maybe some of the worst ones are still left in the competition. Who am I going to root for now? I guess I'll have to wait for the replay of the girls so I can judge who is going to get my vote. I saw some parts of it and most probably it is that lady who hit the high note on the Aretha Franklin song, what is weird is that she is white. No one would think they would do that on a rainy day but it looks like she is one proof even white people can sing heheh.

Now it is weird, no matter how much we put it. I don't really know who to root for. There are no Fil Ams this season so it won't be a default one =)

Here's to a great singer soon! Cheers!

Game On!

I have been a fan of computer games since I was a kid. From the 2D platform games and other weird mock ups from today's successful gaming corporations, I always follow what people say is best and see for myself if it at least passes my standards. I am a very meticulous gamer if you can put that into words. Since I have been working for a multinational corporation that deals with network security, they literally have locked down every on line game I know from the Internet. I do get to play great flash format ones like the things in Poptropica Games and I enjoy them a lot. It is surreal that even in those software based 2D titles I still get to play the titles I have done in the past. Shooting from space ships, jumping from bricks to monsters and everything in between... I am so glad I could still get my hands on them. I love flash games and if there was an opportunity to use my spare time between breaks then I will be the first one to suggest where to go when my office mates need it too.

I know my friends could recommend more titles but this one seems to be already complete. I love this so much I play more at home too. Who says it all ended when new consoles came up right?! Classic Flash Games Rule!







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Happy Birthday Mom!

Yawwwwn!!!! (Stretching!) Well I just arrived from Tagaytay. This is a city a few hours away from Manila and is one of the greatest places to spend summer because of the cool breeze and high altitude. Today, one of the most influential people in my life celebrated her birthday and what great way to celebrate it but to eat lunch with her in that awesome place. They woke up around 5 AM in the morning and got up to take a bath. My dad who is a notorious nocturnal like me woke up just for this day. He drove to get me in my office right after my shift because I go out at 7AM and her sister (which means she is also my aunt) also is celebrating her birthday today. Actually if you think about it, my Mom's other 3 siblings are celebrating their birthday today. Imagine that!

I don't know how my Grandpa did it but boy March 5 must have meant something for them. I love my Mom. So in this post, I want to greet her a very Happy Happy Birthday!

PS

I know I'm not a model for SANTOL LOL!

Show Off My Photos

Since I plan to put up a studio soon, I was really looking for the perfect place to show off my photos and what ingenious idea I got from my Mom to have them installed in my room first. I know it is kind of self serving but if you think about it, it does make sense. I need to get acquainted with my work and my taste as far as photography is concerned. Just look at my recent work above. I would really want to see how it looks like in frames. I hope I can get these things done like the people from art framing Murrieta. They have real passion for their work too which is one criterion that is important for me. I want to have my portraits done and printed before the end of the month and put up a personal mini studio on my room. After I have collected enough shots then I will go ahead and put up the studio/photography gallery that will be the envy of everyone here. I just hope the quality of work I do is reflected on it too.

With all my friends and family supporting me in my craft I know I would be successful in whatever I do. Because they believe in me I make it a point not to disappoint them and do my best. If in the future I become a famous photographer like my idols MANNY LIBRODO and XANDER ANGELES I am sure they will always be behind me. This is the time to show off my photos!

Staple Food: Jollibee OMG!

It looks like its Jollibee again for me this evening. I don't want to eat fastfood but it looks like my healthier alternative is 711 which I like in some cases don't get me wrong but right now I am not in the mood to eat. I just bought CHAMP again and I don't know if I am going to eat it or not. Yesterday it was so hard to finish it but hell yeah I did still manage to devour the whole thing just by myself.

I am getting bigger by the day. I would not want to weigh myself tomorrow or the next day. Oh my I need to lose weight. =) But I am optimistic I will get to lose this sooner or later. I just need discipline.


Well there you go, I already finished eating. Good thing I did not eat the CHAMP. I only ate Tuna Pie and fries. But the fries still packed a lot of carbs I think haha! Anyway let's just try to get to the gym regularly okay?! Please try to do something about that gut you were always complaining about! Do it now so you won't get old regretting it! =)