My Nemesis

Having a hard time today.
As of now, I still feel like a night owl, waking up in the wee hours of the morning just to finish writing my thesis.

Still, I haven't lost hope. Now, in case you are wondering just what the heck is so important about my thesis (that is besides IT being my ticket to a permanent faculty career) it's all about comics, really.

Specifically, about the collection of Arnold Arre.

Currently, my biggest hurdle is on my discussion about the political economics affecting komiks. Yes, it is spelled that way since I am talking about that Filipino version of a comic book magazine. That unlike its foreign counterpart, each komiks contain a collection of short stories coming from different authors, nearly similar to the now defunct "Tales from the Crypt" series of William Gaines. But our Filipino Komiks is much different.


Anyway, komiks has been dead for years. What I am more interested in is on how some of its elements are fused into our current Filipino artists, most especially on Arre's graphic novels.


So here is my nemesis, my long time opponent, my thesis.
Once I am able to finish this and finally graduate, I promise myself I'll collaborate with an artist and write my own graphic novels. I already have a lot of ideas in my head.

And maybe I might make one just for the Real Life Superhero Project, I am not sure. I feel I like those guys. Just makes me wish there are some like them here in our country, though. But that won't happen in a million years.

Well, just informing you about my status and all.

Now, back to research...

Here's Arre...


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The Real Deal

Superheroes are real. This is what I now believe. And no. They do not have superpowers or fancy gadgets. All they have are a heart that cares and a great amount of courage. The Real Superheroes Project is to me a sensation, a promise of hope.


Fancy a world filled with colorful costumed people doing whatever they can to help their communities.In our everyday humdrum life we spend most of our lives looking out for ourselves, feeling within us a desire to do good yet we all are unable to step beyond our workstations and desks. In today's materialistic and complicated world, we have become mere bystanders living only to survive but not to exist.

The Real Life Superhero Project is intended as a responce to Man's inner urge for civic duty, aware that relying on the efficiency of authorities is not enough. They are here to help anyone in need, from doing crime watch to giving out food.

They may be clad in costumes and be mistaken as other-minded cosplay fanatics, but they are not.

They are real.


According to their website, the costumes are entirely meant as a symbol of their undying dedication. And it is also one that attracts others to do good, if not to inspire.

And don't they look so cool in their outfits?

As for me, I am inspired, though I am not wearing any tights or anything. I leave that to these professionals.

Good work, guys, and may there be more like you around the globe.







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Real Life Superheroes?

As a follow up to my entry about the movie "Kick ASS" I never realized it to be THAT real.
Just a couple of weeks ago, I posted on one of my favorite message boards, Komikero.com a question on whether or not any real superhero exist.

I kept on thinking the real reason why superheroes do not exist is simply because of cultural and psychological norm. For one thing, any person knows that someone who wears leotards and runs around at night is a lunatic. Second, personally, many of us wish to run around in leotards simply because we feel we want to be lunatics for a change.

But boy... am I DEAD WRONG...

Here's but a few clips a friend of mine linked to me to find out just how wrong I was...Thanks to Plutoxbedan for the links...

Welcome to the REAL WORLD of Superheroes.

And here's the REAL KICK ASS caught on camera



Totoo si Kick-Ass. Ang tanong, nasaan si Bruce Wayne?

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And here's something closer to home...


If you want more... log on to youtube and type "real life superheroes."

I am now a believer.
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Jejemon: Got to Catch Them All!

Here's something I came accross with in Urban Dictionary...

I myself never knew how it evolved, or how it breeds throughout the social networking sites. Currently I am also quite surprised that it has infected most of my former students. And no, they're not those cuddly and cute little critters you love to place in your pockets.

Jejemons...Language destroyer, joy-seeker. Trying hard Emo's and hanged-up gangster copycats.

Why God is letting them exist I have no idea. But be very cautious, kids. One bite from these ravenous creatures can trigger that texting finger of yours to doing stuff your mommy won't want you to do.

But if you are infected, you need a good old book vaccine, readily available in your local libraries and schools.

Just don't let your teachers catch you, though. Or.... are YOUR TEACHERS INFECTED, TOO?!

And if I catch one, I'll prop it up in a bottle of full of alchohol and be exhibiting it in a soical laboratory or something.

Watch as it stares back at you with its ominous eyes....



George A. Romero's
"Dawn of the Jejemon"
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Turning a New Leaf

As I went to the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig yesterday for one last time, I made my final farwells to my supportive colleagues, those who still continue to suffer under its oppressive beaurocracy. Despite my desire to be with them in this time of crisis I must decide in favor of my family priorities and find a new venture. Hopefully as I write this, things will get well in that school, or worse comes to worst (which is usually the case in this school as my co-teacher often say), there will be an exodus of bright minds, the University president among them. God forbid when that happens for it means the enemy has won.

So my dear comrades, fight on until the end for this old soldier must hang his uniform in place of a new one. For now, I must clear my mind, my pen, my rifle.

What you heard is true, I have for the past two months been telling the administration that I will no longer renewing my contract. Right now I have been accepted as incoming faculty of the College of Tourism and Hotel Management in the University of Santo Tomas, my Alma Mater.

Once I get my load, I can then say I am finally home.

Home. Such a nice and comforting word. There will also be some problems here of course. I am sure of it. No school is ever without one. But to be home is a different feeling.

Fare you well, PL Pasig, I'm turning on a new leaf.



Starting June, a new adventure begins.



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Dingdong Dantes to Play "Andong Agimat?"

Yes, you heard it, guys.
The movie adaptation of the action-fantasy graphic novel will be directed by Mark Reyes for Viva Films, Unitel Pictures and GMA Films.

Originally, the title role was supposed to be for Robin Padilla, but he already signed a contract with Star Cinema.

What's the world going to, these days I got no idea.


Personally, yes, he may have the semblance. Just look at the picture here on the left. The question is, can he REALLY HANDLE the rugged image of Fernando Asedillo (Andong Agimat), the terror of Manila?

God only knows, but I'm not counting on it.



Hope that the role of Hari ng Tondo will be played by Pepe Smith. Remember him?

According to some source, this will make or brake Dantes in his career. Dunno if he's edging for international stardom (which is a good talk these days since the movie's set to be released in the US, but good luck. I'm sure the hundreds of fans of the book will be glad to give you a good whack on the head with a short alloy baseball bat.

I just wish Robin did not decided to leave the project at all... sniff... here's a peak on what "Andong Agimat" is all about. It's part of my finishing thesis, by the way....


My suggestion... MAKE A WEBSITE SO THE COMIC FANS AND THE STAR FANS CAN BATTLE IT OUT TO VOTE WHO WILL PLAY THE FREAKING ROLES!!!

Ever heard of what happened during the production of Transformers the movie?

THINK about it.















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Song for a Dry Land

Here's a simple poem to pass you by.

Something I came up with while doing my thesis...

I call it: SONG FOR A DRY LAND


I sprang where flowers bloom only to sway in cool breeze
that lands where it please.
Across the seas.
Uncharted lands.
Where it labors to meet its demands.
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I sprang where the bamboo readily bends
and breaks where it prays for amends
Under rule and under life
Here I stay until my fruit is ripe.






Peace.

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