Movie Critic Me

Woke up to a very hot Wednesday morning with nothing to do so, i decided to watch some movies while killing time before work. I came across with the movie The Green Hornet. I heard about this even when i was a kid, and i think i saw some episodes of it while it was being aired during the late 80's.. Anyway, as far as i could remember, it's an action series with Van Williams as Britt Reid and Bruce Lee as Kato. So to continue, i watched the movie version today and honestly i thought it's SHITTY.. I mean first, why would you put Seth Rogen as The Green Hornet?? It's like watching the used to be action series to a comedy spoofed movie? Is it because he wrote it too?? I mean c'mon if you want to have a bankable movie at least put someone who we think could actually pull it off!! The one who played KATO? is great! No questions. Though i was just a little confused coz KATO is japanese isn't he? Well, Anyway, i didn't finish the movie.. It's stupid to finish it. THANK GOD i didn't have to pay to watch it. My Rating: NO STARS


I AM NUMBER FOUR
This movie is about alien children who're sent to earth because their planet was destroyed by other alien species who wants to take over their planet. There are 9 alien kids who're sent to earth with their protector so that's about 18 of them coz one kid plus one protector, anyway, on the onset of the movie, there's this kid who was killed plus his protector and that kid is supposed to be number 3, yeah their named by numbers, not to lose count i guess. So, number 1, 2 and 3 died so their next target is number 4 (hence the title), Number 4 lives in a very cool place and lives by the beach, with friends and a girl interest, then one night while at a beach party, number 4 went skinny dipping with the girl interest when all of a sudden hi leg suddenly began to glow, literally. So the girl freaked out and they had to move so.. Well, watch the movie so you know.. ( Yes, I'm recommending it) So this movie is okay. Not super okay but okay, compared to The Green Hornet, i actually enjoyed watching this and i really think that this has an upcoming sequel well, you'll understand why i said it after you watched the movie. MY RATING: 3 STARS

Back Pain

Right now i am experiencing the worst back pain any person could experience in a lifetime. You may think i'm exagerating but i just wish i am. I feel numbness on both my legs. According to the doctor who saw me last sunday, this is Herniated Disc. This word is Alien to me so, i used Mr.Google to help me understand what it means, let me share to you the data Mr. Google gave me.

What is a herniated disc?
The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it may bulge or break open. This is called a herniated disc. It may also be called a slipped or ruptured disc.
See a picture of a herniated disc .
You can have a herniated disc in any part of your spine. But most herniated discs affect the lower back (lumbar spine). Some happen in the neck (cervical spine) and, more rarely, in the upper back (thoracic spine). This topic focuses mainly on the lower back.
What causes a herniated disc?
A herniated disc may be caused by:
Wear and tear of the disc. As you age, your discs dry out and aren't as flexible.
Injury to the spine. This may cause tiny tears or cracks in the hard outer layer of the disc. When this happens, the gel inside the disc can be forced out through the tears or cracks in the outer layer of the disc. This causes the disc to bulge, break open, or break into pieces.
What are the symptoms?
When a herniated disc presses on nerve roots, it can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the area of the body where the nerve travels. A herniated disc in the lower back can cause pain and numbness in the buttock and down the leg. This is called sciatica (say "sy-AT-ih-kuh"). Sciatica is the most common symptom of a herniated disc in the low back.
If a herniated disc is not pressing on a nerve, you may have a backache or no pain at all.
If you have weakness or numbness in both legs, along with loss of bladder or bowel control, seek medical care right away. This could be a sign of a rare but serious problem called cauda equina syndrome.
How is a herniated disc diagnosed?
Your doctor may diagnose a herniated disc by asking questions about your symptoms and examining you. If your symptoms clearly point to a herniated disc, you may not need tests.
Sometimes a doctor will do tests such as an MRI or a CT scan to confirm a herniated disc or rule out other health problems.
How is it treated?
Symptoms from a herniated disc usually get better in a few weeks or months. To help you recover:
Rest if you have severe pain. Otherwise, stay active. Staying in bed for more than 1 or 2 days can weaken your muscles and make the problem worse. Walking and other light activity may help.
Try using a heating pad on a low or medium setting, or a warm shower, for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 or 3 hours. You can also try an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
Do the exercises that your doctor or physical therapist suggests. These will help keep your back muscles strong and prevent another injury.
Ask your doctor about medicine to treat your symptoms. Medicine won't cure a herniated disc, but it may help with pain and swelling.

So as you already read, i am suffering to sever back pains now which is hell by the way, i walk like an old man and im only 35 years old for christ sake!

Anyway, i am up for another check up on wednesday and hopefully i do get a better diagnosis. I'll keep you guys posted.

Rain or Shine

The is not about the local basketball team. This is about how my woman can drive me crazy. Literally! Just last night, she kept on complaining about everything, and when i say everything, EVERYTHING! She started with the hair, she said it's ugly and short, of course i kept telling her, It suits her real fine. She's beautiful no matter what her hairstyle is, but of course she wouldn't hear any of it. The conversation about her hair alone lasted for about half an hour when she finally decided to let it go. Then 5 seconds later (I am saying this with the correct time line mind you) she started saying she has an ugly skin! i mean, i wouldn't be with her if she has ugly skin, you think? So, there i was again, TRYING MY BEST to calm her down, which of course she wouldn't hear any of it yet again, this second conversation lasted close to an hour. Our calls kept on disconnecting for strange reason. Anyway, our line got disconnected while i was calming her down, i was of course waiting for her to call me back, instead i got a text message from her saying "Wag na tayo magusap. Ayoko na. Ako na bahala sa sarili ko" I re-read that message 3 times just to be sure i understand what she was trying to say. I sighed then counted 1-10 before i texted her back with this " I love you so much even if you drive me up the walls". After a few seconds, she called back, calmer this time but still with a little edge on her voice. She said " Love mo ko?" i then said "Sobra, kahit you drive me crazy", i don't remember what happened next, she started mumbling, so i took that as a sign that she's sleepy, i started humming to her our favorite song.I sad goodnight but she said " Stay there, i want to hear you" in her most sleepy voice. So i kept humming to her. I lay on my bed while doing so, felt sleepy too hearing her even breathing. I then said, " Goodnight princess, I love you from the moon and back" and ended the call.

I'm sharing this story not because i wanted the world to know how pa-cute we are. I'm sharing this because i want the whole world to know that this woman has taught me how to be patient. Patience is never one of my virtues. I hate waiting in line. I hate it when the people in front of me walks too slow. I hate slow cab drivers. I want everything to happen so fast that i forget that there's more to life than living on the fast lane. Because of her, i enjoy the slow commute to work, i get to see the places where i want to take her for dinner or just window shopping plus i get to chat to the driver about traffic, politics, current news and even a glimpse of their personal life. I started to enjoy this things because she started to teach me how to be patient. She's teaching me this even without her knowing it.

Let me share to you the quote that i now live by because of her:

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” —I Corinthians 13:4-8a (NIV)

My Love Story

I met her 9 years ago. It was during her graduation party ( High school). She went to the bar where i was performing that night, ( for those who doesn't know, i used to be singer) Anyway, while i was doing my usual stuff, singing and making people laugh, i heard the most beautiful laugh, (Yeah, i heard her kahit sobrang ingay), I looked up to where the mezzanine was and there she was. I really can't see what she was wearing but i remember that she was wearing a white top and the most dazzling smile I've ever seen. I never believed in love at first sight but at that moment, i think i have.
Anyway, going back to the story, I knew then that i had to meet her, i don't know why, but i had to. After my set, i went up to where she was standing but i couldn't find her, i went down and around the bar but she's nowhere to be seen. It was rotten luck. I kept telling myself, "How fast can she go? I mean i just saw her up there 5 minutes ago". So, there i was, with a sad frown on my face, i went back to the table of some friends i met there and told them what happened, they told me that she'll be around again soon, anyway, Pampanga is just a small town, she'll back. They kept telling me that all night, but i can't get her out of my mind. A few more minutes has passed, i received a text message from 09164755775 that said " Hi this is Rain, hope it's okay that i got your number", Something hit me, its like being splashed with ice water while your sleeping, and i replied back " Are you the girl on the mezzanine earlier?" Then she replied back "Yes". OH MY GOD! i felt that the angels were singing and the sky opened up for me that night. (OA na kung OA pero yun eh), so after that night, i was texting her na everyday, one thing that shocked me was, she was only 16 then! Ay wow, sabi ko makukulong ako.. I am 10 years her senior. Oh shit. That didn't stop me though, i really wanted to get to know her. So, i started calling her every night, i literally have to walk 12 blocks to get to a pay phone so i can talk to her for 5 minutes. My cellphone got lost at this time kaya i had to walk 12 blocks para lang matawagan siya. So to make the long story short, parang naging kami. ( I later found out, ako lang pala ang may akala). It was the happiest moment of my life! and then... She disappeared. She stopped answering my calls, she stopped answering my texts. She just stopped. It was the most painful heartbreak i wen through. It took me a million shot of Gin and beer to finally get over her.

7 years later.....

I decided to try and send her an email because her birthday was coming up.. I don't know how i got her email, or what email that was but she replied! I started sending her emails every now and then, i asked for her number coz i wanted to invite her out for coffee. She obliged, though i knew that she was with someone then and me too, it was just a casual invitation for coffee just to catch up on things.. So there we were at STARBUCKS, catching up on things when i realized, i never really stopped loving her. It was just there waiting to come out. I was cautious though, she broke my heart once and she might do it again.
Anyway, nasundan pa ng marami yung meeting namin for coffee. It was then that i started to get confused. I was with someone then that i didn't want to hurt. She was nice to me and i knew then that she love's me but i can't get Rain out of my head. She's the first one that would pop into my head once i wake up and the last person i would think of before i sleep. That's when i decided to choose. I didn't want to hurt the woman that i was with because i know she deserves better than that and Rain deserves better too. So, i decided to break up with my then girlfriend because there's no one in this world that i want to be with than Rain.

And now, were almost on our 3rd year together. It was never an easy ride for the both of us.. But it's definitely worth the trip...:)