I know this. I need this.

About Children: Showing Sympathy

asuperbhero — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:09:45 +0000

As a Child Development major, I have been observing children for a few years. It’s one thing to simply take care of a child and a whole different thing to observe his every move. I have witnessed many things that made me change my traditional views on children. If you observe a child, you will discover a lot of things that might surprise you. You can not underestimate a child because of his age, they are actually capable of many things.

Last Saturday, my brother Raleigh, who is almost 4 years old, began crying because of a baseball bat that accidentally hit him. He sat on the grass and would not stop crying. Few feet away, there was pur cousin Nicole. She saw Raleigh and began to walk towards him. She stood in front him, threw her arms to embrace him but lost her balance as she leaned. She got up and moved her head closer to his face, giving him a little head bump. Raleigh kept crying while Nicole just sat in front of him and held him. Raleigh was ignoring her but she stayed with him. She did not know what went wrong but she understood he was upset. She does not know how to say his name yet but she knows him. She’s aware that this crying boy is the same boy who’s always around her. They’re cousins and playmates. Nicole is only a year and a few months old but she was capable of sympathy. And for the record, she was the first to walk towards Raleigh, I just made it first because I have the advantage of walking faster

Nicole & Raleigh

Comfort in little ways

Vans Vans Vans

asuperbhero — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:14:06 +0000

Vans Shoes are famous for skate shoes but now they’re also known for reinventing the vintage kicks from the oldies and bringing it back to this new generation. These shoes are no longer made for the sole purpose of playing flips and tricks on the board, they have improved their style to a more fashionable status for everyday wear.

My goal this year is to get at least 3 new pairs of Vans. These styles are already on my list of choices.

Gingham Zapato del Barco

It’s Vans version of the classic laced loafers. Deck shoes in a Deep red and Antique white checkered Gingham fabric. The Spring and Summer shoes. $65

Check Pattern Gingham Slip-on

If you’re not into the laced shoes, this is the classic low top slip-on version. Same fabric, same pattern. $52

Check Pattern Gingham Slip-on

Black, Antique white and Enamel blue pattern with enlarged checks on the side in Gingham fabric. $52

Black Leather-Suede Slip-on

It’s the old school slip-on with a classy look. The combination of leather and suede is the perfect excuse to skip the traditional dress shoes. $52

Crespi Half Cab

I’m not really a fan of the laced Vans, especially mid and high-tops. But for this Steve Caballero signature style, I’ll make an exception. It has a pinstripe pattern in Wild Dove color, of course I’ll consider! And there’s something about the red lining that makes this one attractive. $65

I don’t skate but I really like Vans. They are comfortable and they will always find away to match your clothes.

Perseids Shower

asuperbhero — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:23:05 +0000

The annual Perseids shower is here again. Luckily, in spite of the bright Los Angeles night sky, I was able to see a few Perseids. The first one I saw was really bright and the rest were faint. Maybe if there was no moon and if I lived away from the city, I could have witnessed more Perseids across the sky.

That 70s and 80s Show

asuperbhero — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:44:55 +0000

Sometimes I feel like I should have been born in the 70s. I would grow up in the 80s to appreciate the good music from Michael Jackson and all those rock bands during their glory years. I can also be a hippie. Or maybe I would be partying to those disco songs with a big hair. Although I have listened to them during the 90s, it was not very influential to me since it was also the rise of Backstreet Boys, The Moffatts and RnB. 90s Pop left me confused and dragged me to the other direction, okay? It was only recently that I have reconnected with the good old music from the 80s.

The Clash

The Cure

The Smiths

Roxette

Starship (I have loved their hits since I was 6!)

Michael Jackson

Also, growing up in 70s and 80s meant experiencing the first wave of Star Wars and Superman.

Star Wars

Superman

But as a Filipino, I think the highlight of growing up in the 70s and 80s is being part of the events that resulted to People Power Revolution of 1986.

People Power

This is something that I only learned in school, seen on television and movies and imagined through books. I wonder how it would be like for me to grow up during these years.

Would life be more meaningful for me? I guess I’ll never know. My home country has a corrupt president, my host country is full of shit. What’s gonna happen? I belong to a new generation full of wannabes and I-don’t-give-a-fuck attitude. Sometimes, I feel like I’m one of them. It’s scary and it makes me look stupid. I can only wish myself luck and wisdom for the years to come. I hope I become someone worthy of freedom or at least the subsidized tuition from the State.

Cory Aquino

May you rest in peace, President Corazon C. Aquino. I am sure you could have been someone I looked up to.

Filling in His Big Shoes

asuperbhero — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:39:51 +0000

I was looking at the August issue of Lucky and saw this men’s shoes that they featured.

“We weren’t completely sold on the notion of men’s shoes on women until we spotted these..”

Rachel Comey Nubuck Leather Robson Espadrille Oxfords $310

What I like about this pair is its pastel color. I’d want these shoes for my pastel-colored shirts. And they look lightweight too!

This pair is available at Creatures of Comfort
7971 Melrose Ave, LA, CA, 90046
(323) 655 7855

Dance with Me down the Aisle

asuperbhero — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:18:59 +0000

This is really cute and crazy. I’d let you make me your bridesmaid and wear a dress if you have a wedding as fun as this one.

My family can pull this off haha

Rap Write Lovin

asuperbhero — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:44:48 +0000

When I’m angry or feeling frustrated, I listen to rap and hip hop songs. Earlier, I had a little argument with a friend which resulted to me making my own hip hop-themed poem. It was fun writing this one, it felt like I was one of those spoken word poets from Def Poetry Jams. I also felt better after I wrote this one.

Before I share my poem, I want to post this performance by Shihan for Def Poetry Jams. This is my favorite.

This Type Love

Here’s my poem.

Let’s just call it the 7/25 Poem

I forgot the names of them girls I used to chill with
Don’t know why they thinking, saying this ain’t what i need
They, for sure still don’t see what my eyes see
They, clueless that this is how I fuckin’ wanna be

For them who think that I shouldn’t be with her
For your information I’m already dreaming of forever
I’m sure, so true to what I’m sayin’
I’m damn sure bout this life i could be livin’

That girl, forgive me please for breaking your heart
That sly, was a wrong move from the very start
But this lady, she makes my heart skip and maybe flip
It’s this lady, she’s the one I swear I’m gonna keep

I cant believe I’m one of them who got lucky
Coz I feel like I never was this happy
They better stop dissing what I’m truly feeling
They better check what is it they maybe missing

I don’t need clothes, shoes or hoes
Just her personality that always glows
It’s gon’ be her, we be riding this ship
Yes it’s gon’ be her, for this lovin, I got a grip

She caused me this great affection
And no, I dont need any correction
It’s her that I’ve been waiting and hoping for
It’s just her, my dear, my love and so much more

Return to Sender

asuperbhero — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:56:01 +0000

The problem with a great unrequited love is that it becomes incomparable to any other love that was ever returned.

Flickr

Although I know I may never take his place,
I still dare ask, will you ever love me more than him?

Can I Get There by Candelight?

asuperbhero — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:39:17 +0000

Few days ago, I finished reading Neil Gaiman‘s Stardust. I bought it
last month from Secret Headquarters at Sunset Blvd, which is a haven
for comic book and sci-fi novel fanatics. It’s the first book I’ve
finished reading since the Twilight Saga. I’ve been buying books for
the past 10 months but never had the chance or will to finish reading
them. So I decided to read one book at a time. It’s Summer and I have
nothing much else to do.

Stardust, I wasn’t able to see the movie when it came out two years
ago. I didn’t even know it was from a Neil Gaiman novel. Again, my
ignorance to great novels. I was amazed with the story. I was
impressed with Gaiman’s creation of a whole new world. I was like a
little kid again who is amused with magical creatures and fairytale
endings. But it wasn’t meant to be a children’s novel. It is not a bed
time story or something you want to read aloud for children. Hahaha!
While I was reading it, I already have the image of Claire Danes as
Yvaine, such a beautiful star. If all stars that would fall are in
this form, I should get me a falling star. It’s an adventure to a
magical world with good hearted friends and scary villains. And for
most adventures, a man’s desire for the love of his life is his
driving force. A stubborn foul-mouthed star and a hopeless romantic
young man, there goes your romantic comedy.

After reading the book, I decided to watch the movie adaptation. And
my belief that movies have been ruining great novels was again,
justified. That’s all I have to say about the movie. It sucks, but can we really blame Hollywood for this? Anyway, it’s a great novel. I suggest you read it again after seeing the movie to preserve good thoughts

The Secret Headquarters

3817 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Lock n Roll

asuperbhero — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +0000

So this is my latest addiction, a dice game for iPod and iPhone, Lock ‘n’ Roll. It’s very challenging. You need to have good strategies in placing the colored dice in the 4×4 board to form combinations. It’s all about planning and anticipating the next set of dice to be rolled. And you need a lot of luck too. I got the pro version which is Ad free of course and allows me to submit my scores for worldwide high scores.

Combinations that will be cleared from your board

Unsuccessful combinations that will score but will be locked on the board

I’ve been playing this for a while and today is the first time I got into the top 10 high scores worldwide. I was so happy haha.

That’s me landing at #9 worldwide for that hour