Forbidden Love.

He isn't just a determined seminarian, but also a host. Awesome. Good , intelligent, clean (he smells good people), and talented boy! One in a million? Arggh.

Stalking abilities improved.

I finally got the chance to show you my beloved Rolando Limjoco. I've fallen from the moment I first saw him face to face. Just inches away which was like 3 years ago. He's a priest to be, btw. And he's cute. My friends and family would agree with me. At first, I thought of him as Wesley Gonzales look alike. Secondly, he is Rolando Limjoco. Lastly, he's a seminarian who takes  his vocation seriously. Then I lose. That polished my being so hopeless romantic dork.

Happy Birthday Dreamboy!

I <3 Mr. Dreamboy. Last October 2, 2010 at Ciudad Cristia, Bulaca for Mr. Dan Christian Villanueva's 27th birthday.

What a super late post! But my message has always been freshed from my heart. Seriously. I should have posted this a day or two before September 17 of this year. But it is never too late for a love that's true, right? Naks! Hahaha. So, I was supposed to send Pops a more than 2-minute video birthday greeting but circumstances won't allow me. Believe in my words, I did everything just to be part of the video production Dan_drops were making. It bothered me for a week, and got envied when I watched the whole video during our swimming parteyyyy. "I should have been part of that movie if it wasn't because.... (and uncountable reasons, or should I say excuses)"! So here's my greeting.

Happy happy birthday Papa Dan! Sorry I couldn't make it again. Twice now. I hope you're having fun on your special day, though I'm not around. HAHAHA. Kidding. 


For someone like you who seems to have achieved everything a man wanted to have -- a excellent career, reliable friends, and us, Dan_drops! -- dude, there's nothing more to ask! You've done so much good things in life, and most of it are only few exceptional men could ever do: touching people's live in a very fun way. People love you. Sometimes, even those whom you haven't met yet love you much than those who are around you. Well, I know a few. So that's a perfect gift. Aside from that, I wish you good health and long life. Wow. What a cliche'. I don't think I should've listed that. Just the same, take the best care of yourself. You're too workaholic men! Plus, your radio timeslot will slowly get you sicked.  Stay strong. No detractors will I allow to touch you. Don't be bothered by your haters for they do not have even the slightest idea of  what they are missing. Hey, you're one of the coolest men I know. And those copycats, they are symptoms of popularity. So, why we care?


Thank you Mr Villanueva for everything you've done. For even in a glimpse, making me feel I have a dream come true. Thank you for being the core reason of Dan_drops. You guys are simply awesome! Few of the people I'm willing to jump over a bullet for. Thank you for the family. Pops, you may not know how much we appreciate the attention you are giving us. Making us one of your friends. It's something I will so much be proud of. Such a priceless feeling. For us, you are more than Dingdong, Dennis, or my ultimate crush John Lloyd Cruz. See how great you are!? People initially love them because of their looks. It is just later the talent and the personality they will appreciate. But here's the thing with you Papa Dan, people love you first because of you. The person behind Wanted Sweetheart --the wit, the heart they find in you. Love beyond of the looks defines true admiration. It's like loving a person, not a maniquin. You're an Idol! 


Papa Dan, please don't put malice if I say I love you, because I really do. We do. We love you definitely not because of the looks but the friend we always find in you. Because of that, expect that we'll always be true to you. We'll always be here for you in your ups and downs. We'll never leave you unless you tell us to. Not because we're tired or so, but because we respect you a lot. We'll never get tired of supporting you.


Enjoy your day gorgeous!


I've said my speech and hoping fate will give a chance of reading it.

Sosc 3: "The Bayag Song" (Medley)

Last Christmas:

Last Christmas, I gave you my bayag
But the very next day, You gave it away 
This year, to save me from tears 
I'll give it to someone special

KATAWAN:
Girls:

Lumalake ang kanilang pagkalalake
Pag sa ibaba ay may nakatumpok
Lalo na kung malaki ang kanilang bayag

Mahilig kami sa malalaki
Bayag na aming napapansin
Lalo na yung kapansin-pansin pa


Boys:
May lumalabas sa aming pagkalalake
'Pag mayroon magagandang mga babae
Lalo na kung sa ibabaw ko'y gumigiling

All:

Ang bayag, ang bayag, ang bayag, ang bayag ohhhhhhhh, ang bayag
katawan, katawan, katawan, katawan ohhhhhhhh, katawan

bayag, bayag, ingatan ang inyong
bayag, bayag ,gusto ko ang inyong
bayag, bayag, kukunin ko ang inyong
bayag!!!

Last Christmas:

Last Christmas, I gave you my bayag
But the very next day, You gave it away 
This year, to save me from tears 
I'll give it to someone special

Bongga Ka Day

Lahat ay nagulat nang ibaba ang zipper (bayag!)
Lahat nga mga tao’y biglang tumongo
Bilog ang hugis, buhok pa ay wavy,
Itsura’y hindi pantay
Mas malaki ang kanan

Chorus:
Yan ang bayag! (bayag!)
Yang ay bayag! (bayag!)
Sige lang, sige lang, itaas ang bayag!
Yan ang bayag! (bayag!)
Yang ay bayag! (bayag!)
Sige lang, sige lang, itaas ang bayag!

Bayag!

Bayag!

Baaaayag!

(repeat first stanza)

KATAWAN:
Girls:

Lumalake ang kanilang pagkalalake
Pag sa ibaba ay may nakatumpok
Lalo na kung malaki ang kanilang bayag

Mahilig kami sa malalaki
Bayag na aming napapansin
Lalo na yung kapansin-pansin pa


Boys:
May lumalabas sa aming pagkalalake
'Pag mayroon magagandang mga babae
Lalo na kung sa ibabaw ko'y gumigiling

All:

Ang bayag, ang bayag, ang bayag, ang bayag ohhhhhhhh, ang bayag
katawan, katawan, katawan, katawan ohhhhhhhh, katawan

bayag, bayag, ingatan ang inyong
bayag, bayag ,gusto ko ang inyong
bayag, bayag, kukunin ko ang inyong
bayag!!!

Three tools for critical thinking.

"1. Everything has a BASIS.
2. Everything CHANGES.
3. Everything is INTERRELATED."


Insights:

I personally think that the 3 tools for critical thinking (i.e. everything has a basis, everything changes, everything is interrelated) are all equally relevant and useful in solving problems. A tool would be good but I prefer them using them as one and work as team. That would make the process easier and result in a better product. If one changes, it is certain that there is a reason for that change. There must be a basis. With it, one will know how, when, and for whom it will changes. Then there’s your interrelationship – the reason for that change. I believe that it is inevitable to use all of them one at a time. You may be aware of it or not, but we’re using all of the tools to solve whatever problems we are currently facing. 

Daughter Unbiased

Dear Mom, 

There is a gap between us. No matter how hard we try to ignore it, the slit will still remain. So I want to spew out what I think about it. I know it will do no sense at all for everyone can see it other than the visitor of my blogsite. It’s funny to know that this will not achieve its purpose—closure to our problem—now; however, I still believe in the power of time. 

The thought of ” I’m more of Dad than you” makes a wide space between us, or worse is between you and my siblings against Dad and I. Literally, a family feud. I have sensed it for months now, since I joined Dad in his family affair that produced a bit of argument between us. My instincts were confirmed just a long just a week ago when you used Patrick’s teacher to throw your opinion about me being “always” on the side of your husband. In the scenario, it seemed that I was taking every word you said as a shaggy dog story. You’re wrong Mom. What made me laughed in silence were your untold reactions. Mom, with all due respect, it was really hilarious. 

The day which gave you more reason to be jealous of Dad and I’s closeness was the day I felt like I have a father, not a financial provider. I have waited for this since day one. My childhood is more of you than Dad which made me love you more and him less. I do not really want to blame you, but I thought it started perhaps you being my close tie and whenever you and Dad argue it is only your side I hear. Brainwashing if I may say. Being innocent, I thought that the victim was always you; you were always right. Since my bonding time with Dad happened, I realized that all this time, I was being unfair to Dad. From then on, I decided to be a daughter to both you and him. I gave both ourselves a chance to act out our role efficiently. Adjustments should be expected and I know it will cause much argument between you and me. I want to be fair between you since none of you is a step parent to me. I wouldn’t want to choose. I believed you have noticed that each time you and Dad argue. I always defend Dad’s side because it is you whom I’m talking to. You are more empathic and understanding than him. And I know you have my brothers on your side. I don’t want Dad to feel alone. I think that defines true love. From now on, I will be a daughter to both you. I love you Mom, but I have to make up with Dad. And I hope you understand.

Strangely Friends

My name is Danielle and his is Dan Christian Villanueva; he is known as Papa Dan. I do not mind posting his real name in here because I ain't a popular blogger. I do not even know if anyone reads or care to read my blog. Dan and I are sort of friends, and definitely not a couple. We're friends -- that's the most I can tell you, though I believe we never treated each other like that because, to be honest, we're just acquainted. For me I even feel like he is just obliged to talk to me because I'm a member of his fan group, that is, Dan_drops.  I do not even know how it happened .He's a celebrity and I'm a fan. "At least you get in touch with him once in a while" a friend would say. Oh how I wish I can turn back the time when we were both “no one” and “others” to one another. I would like to start over again and change a lot of things. Yes, we've known each other for more than a year now, go out of town twice, been in a vidoeoke party which he organized once, I've been visiting him and the other djs for a million times already. And yet, I feel like we are strangers to one another. 

I find it hard to break the ice between us. Panic is what I get every time this celebrity nears me. It seems like my mind tells me a lot of things such what to do, to relax a bit because it's OA, or think of other things because he is just a man, man named papa dan. The last increases the panic, until the whole system shuts down. Thus, I become the quiet, an agreer, a careful, a pretentious usual fan. But that isn't me. I'm the total opposite whom you might be surprised to know. I have never allowed you to know the real me. Whenever you speak a word directly address to me, my mind gets blank, my tongue twists, my words are crumpled, my heart beats rapidly, my sympathetic system is activated then I'm dead.

There were times that I thought of initiating a conversation. True, starting a conversation to someone you look up to is the half of the battle. And so I back out. Damn I do not know what to do. The question isn't always when, but how. (obviously not why? HAHAHA.) How to say things I've been practicing inside my room? How to act whenever he's in front? How to be me? It sucks. I actually know what to do, that is to remove semantic noise: FEAR. Fear that he might not like the sudden change, the eventually new me. Danielle who is loud, careless, and very random. Ohhh. Stupid me!

I want to know you more Papa Dan, but I want you to know me better.

What should I have said. Have always said.

I really find it hard to introduce myself every first day of classes. I don't even know its worth. I mean, admit it, no one remembers every detail that you said, or at least the most interesting part of your speech. For you to be remembered, either you did something really unusual or you act stupid or crazy while introducing yourself. Neither of them will I  do. First, I do not have any unusual talent. Yes the plain me. I dance well enough, but that is just it, good. Others are better and I'll just get intimidated if they'd show off. I sing, and I bet you'll get irritated with my voice and the way I sing. You won't appreciate it because we weren't close, my classmates and my professor. The major problem would be my being uncomfortable with my environment. I do not know the personalities surrounding me. So for me, the tell-something-about-yourself ritual during first day of classes isn't effective., and yet inevitable. So must be prepared.

Maybe by preparing  speech would help me face these troubles of mine.

"Hello I'm Danielle Marie Torralba. You can just simply call me Damato. Find out why. I'm 18 years of age. I was born in Naga City, Cam Sur  but grew up in Manila. 


Hobbies: I'm a proud potato couch especially during summer. I love having a DVD marathon. I'm not a movie house goer and so I just watch movies at home. I'm also fond of US TV Series such ass Glee, Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy, House, Cougar Town, The Mentalist, Private Practice and OC. Readong is also a hobby but I'm not a wide reader. I often read magazines, less of non-fictional books, and currently trying to read newspaper. They say I'm boyish, but just to clear the doubts about my gender, I'm not a lesbian! I just really find it fun to watch live basketball games and concerts by local or foreign bands. It's fun try mo! :)

Likes: I certainly love color purple ever since I was in grade school. I also love stars. I love to travel but I've never been in other countries yet. Subic and Naga City is mine! I'm not choosy with people who I may get along with as long as they are honest and natural. But as always, first impression matters. I love chocolates!


Hates: I hate social climbers, trying hard, OA, promiscuous, and a bitch. Though I know I sometimes am. I hate yellow, but my umbrella is yellow and that is because my favorite character in my favorite series married a woman, who is still unknown, who owns a yellow umbrella. I hate flying cockroaches. I hate it whenever my mom becomes a drama queen and my dad a videoke king. I hate it whenever someone commands me to hurry up especially when I'm taking a bath. I hate reckless, moral-less, drivers who don't use signal. And abusive taxi drivers  


Something Weird / Interesting: Amongst the parts of a house, bathroom is my favorite. It's fine with if everything is in chaos as long as my bathroom is clean. It should always be clean.
I have dog named Pogi.
NBSB.


So now, I should familiarized myself to this. This is the least thing that I can do to introduce myself properly to strangers.

“Hakuna Matata” by Max Casella, Tom Allan Robbins, Scott Irby-Ranniar, and Jason Raize

Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze

It means no worries for the rest of your days

It's our problem-free philosophy

Hakuna Matata!

Hakuna Matata?

Yeah. It's our motto!

What's a motto?

Nothing. What's a-motto with you?

Those two words will solve all your problems

That's right. Take Pumbaa here
Why, when he was a young warthog...

When I was a young wart hog

Very nice

Thanks

He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
He could clear the savannah after every meal

I'm a sensitive soul though I seem thick-skinned
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
And oh, the shame He was ashamed
Thought of changin' my name What's in a name?
And I got downhearted How did ya feel?
Everytime that I...

Hey! Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
Oh. Sorry

Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze

It means no worries for the rest of your days

It's our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna--

It means no worries for the rest of your days

It's our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!
(Repeats)

I say "Hakuna"

I say "Matata"

I know it is childins, and so am I. Due to the randomness and long list of my favorite songs from genre to another, my mind debated and resulted into this. 

Hakuna Matata is my favorite song because every time I tell my friends that I seriously find this song  very nice and suits my personality, they all agree and  snatch the favoritism of this song from me. So, I just roll my eyes. Anyway, the music of this song is done by one of my most loved singers, Elton John and lyrics from the genius Tim Rice. Aside from the people behind the song, I'm also in love with the movie where it became popular. Lion King is the best Disney movie I've seen my entire life. Hilariously, you may think, it always make me cry. It had made me cry on the first day and maybe up to the last time will see the movie. I will always love Mofasa and Simba. Because of that, I dream of having a lion as a pet someday.

Before going any further, the reason it is one of my favorite because I think it fits my personality-- very childish, light, easy and has sense. "Never lose the child in you" as what my Eng2 teacher always reminds us. This Disney Song tells us happiness from simple things which we usually tend to ignore. And maybe that's it: the simplicity it shows makes me love it more and more. Lastly, I think it is a well forgotten song which every person who had been a kid even once in his life know. and so every time I sing this song, it somehow allows not only me but also the others who hear me sings it to reminisce their childhood. It kinda gives me power, and make me unique from anyone else who only hears the songs of today.

This is I.

Hello this Danielle Marie Torralba. Most of my closest friends-- and I mean CLOSEST-- know me as Damato. Ya' betta know why holla,. This blog entry is more of a conversational blog rather than the serious one. For one, I'm more of talking than writing. Second, I don't really much care with the grammar. Lastly, if you have a problem with that, better have one of your own.

So now you're getting to know me much deeper.

Technically, you're reading a blog entry of a freshman student from College of Development Communication - UPLB who is planning to major on Develepment Broadcasting and Telecommuncation. In my 18 years of existence, I cannot concretely tell you about myself. I'm very spontanous. I cannot dictate my mind on what to do, I must just let it flow. Nonetheless, I still have to satisfy the requirements. I love color purple, just don't call me Barney the dinosaur. That is the only purple thing that I hate. I love stars. Purple stars would be perfect. I love net surfing: reading blogs (Trivia: This is my 3rd account in blogspot and my 4th all-around the cyber world with one in wordpress); Facebooking, although I find it boring nowadays; downloading songs old and new; reading local and foreign news in the internet and magazines; catching latest hollywood news, and, fine, local show business news; the whereabouts of the people --in short, STALKING! :) Admit it, Internet is, if not the most, one of the highly powerful and reliable instruments for investigating (?!?!?!?) of some sort. I'm not fond of downloading movies or US TV series. I buy them. You're thinking wrongly. I ain't rich. There are just so many DVD vendors in and out Manila who know me and I can easily bargain with. So obviously, I'm an avid fan of foreign and, some, local films. But what will really make me satisfy with my life are tons of US TV complete Series of Grey's Anatomy, How I met your mother, the Mentalist, Glee, Private Practice, Cougar Town, OC, House, and many more (!) beside my DVD player. I'm also a music lover. I look more on the lyrics than anything else. I love bands. In fact, I've watched some of live when they went in Manila for their own concert. I had no guts to miss My Chemical Romance, Incubus, Panic! at the Disco, Maroon 5, Click 5, David Cook and David Archuleta, and Katy Perry. I've also seen for a million times  Sponge Cola, Pupil, Bamboo, Urbandub, Parokya ni Edgar, Rivermaya, Bloomfields, Mojofly (now Delera) and other local bands performed. And also, had pictures taken with them. Other than TV and Music, I'm also fond of sport, especially basketball. I do not play the sport but I'm active in supporting my favorite players of my favorite team from different leagues. And just the same, I would also have pictures with them after their games. These make my life fun and special thanks to my ever supportive family and friends. Above all God who has always been there for me during my ups and downs, even there are times that I would actually neglect his help or sadly turn him down. He never forgets to take best care of me despite all of these.

In return to that goodness, I've never forgotten that it isn't just me who exist or actually live in this world. I've been a volunteer in Sagip Kapamilya especially during the time of Ondoy. Also an active participant of Earthday events. And if everything will permit me to do so, I would love to organize a foundation that would take care of abandoned/street children and/or the enviroment and/or animals. I have soft spot in my heart for each..

I do not have anything against anyone or anything. Just except for Barney, flying cockroaches, Claudine Barretto, Willie Revillame, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. The rest is psychology -- it depends. It depends on how you blend with me or whatsoever. Just no annoyance please. I'm easily get scowl face when I'm annoyed. But worry no more cause' I ain't a war freak. I would just have to tell you and hope something will eventually change.

Before to end this, I would like to put smile or rather laugh on your faces. I'm single since birth. Hello SMP (Samahan ng malalmig ang Pasko)!

Why single? I do not know. I'm kinda specific type? I'm not sure. I do have crushes who do not have the Brad Pitt type of look, but they are substantial I must say. That's it! I'm looking for man who has substance over matter!

Ciao!