McKenzie Batumbakal. Average girl; raging hormones.

8.17.2007

Pie I Am :D

This is dedicated to Joshua :)) A pie loving friend. :))

You Are Apple Pie

You're the perfect combo of comforting and traditional
Those who like you crave security

STORM! Bwahahaha!

The storm(s) that've been hitting us are driving me NUTS. And I'm not even talking about pecan, or pea. It's COCO. As in, CocoNUTS.

My jokes are getting cornier by the second. o.O

Anyway, for those of you whom haven't heard (you people probably live on mars or something), the Philippines has been Downpour City for the past week. Thursday of last week, classes were cancelled due to the strong rains (by the way, I woke up that morning and STILL went to school. Who says we can't hang out at sCOOL during a storm? *wink*).

Following that big blast (or rather, pour), there were rains and drizzles, although that was just in Manila. The provinces in Northern Luzon were continually being hit, resulting in floods. BIG floods. Floods reaching rooftops and engulfing trees. Floods that pushed the people living there to buy and build small boats to get around.

Anyway, last Wednesday, classes were suspended. It was weird for us taking the quarterly exams because by the time the suspension was announced, we were already dimissed. :)) Oh well. Lastly, classes yesterday and today were cancelled (perhaps to build up the suspense of receiving our exam results?). Floods are continually being a problem to people in our provinces, and people living beside canals and creeks.

The report that you have been reading is actually what's been happening in Manila. I don't really know much about what's been happening farther away. o.O

Other than the suspension of classes and the very cool weather, the storms have brought about some good results. :) First of all, there was a drought two or three weeks ago. Guess what happened to it. :D Bye bye. :D The rain has supplied enough more than enough water to make our rice fields and vegetables grow. Then of course our water supplies have increased dramatically. :) Proving, of course, that there's a silver lining in every cloud (in this case, heavy, water-filled clouds).

But we can't forget our fellow countrymen (and women!) who are suffering. :( As mentioned before, the rain has brought about outrageous floods. Which of course bring about floating rats and cockroaches. Ick. But more seriously than that, adults and children alike have drowned and lost lives in this storm. :( last week's Thursday-Friday storm (from what I heard, I was probably not even updated) resulted in 10 losses. :( Siiigh.

I know God will continue to take care of us despite this disastrous event. Please just continue to pray for us. :) Thanks. God bless you guys, take care! :)

Nicah.

OTHER LINKS:
To learn more about Downpour City, for weather forecasts and results:CLICK THIS
My friend (who loves Pi/Pie), Josh, has a strong view on this current weather. Potential Al Gore, perhaps? Hehe. :D Here's his blog entry: CLICK THIS!

8.16.2007

Proud Nerd! :D

I got this quiz from Mishka's blog. :D I'm a social nerd, and proud of it. ^_^

What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Social Nerd
 

You're interested in things such as politics, psychology, child care, and peace. I wouldn't go so far as to call you a hippie, but some of you may be tree-huggers. You're the type of people who are interested in bettering the world. You're possible the least nerdy of them all; unless you participate in other activies that paled your nerdiness compared to your involvement in social activities. Whatever the case, we could still use more of you around. ^_^

Science/Math Nerd
 
Drama Nerd
 
Literature Nerd
 
Musician
 
Gamer/Computer Nerd
 
Artistic Nerd
 
Anime Nerd
 
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Quizzes for MySpace

Bonding with my PC.



I've been spending a lot of time on the computer lately. For blogging, chatting, writing stuff and most recently, rendering my drawings.


Well, yeah. There's the rendered Bellossom. :D and above it, another drawing... It's of Lapras, a Pokemon resembling a Plesiosaurus. yeah. XD I kind of rushed it, though... but, hope you like it!

God bless, take care. :D

Nicah.

P.S. If you want to steal any of the drawings, go ahead. Just don't remove my name stamp from there. :P under intellectual copyright.

8.12.2007

One more pa. :P


Here's yet another drawing. I think better than the rest. :D It's bulbasaur! and I think I put more different shades. :D

God bless, take care!

Nicah

8.11.2007

Perfect Day. :> Read below to find out why.

Stolen from Joshua. =)) Gooosh. This is soo weird. :))

1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!!!

>IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Oh, Sing Sweet Nightingale from Cinderella

Oh, sing sweet nightgale
Sing sweet nightale, high
Oh, sing sweet nightgale
Sing sweet nightale
Oh, sing sweet nightgale
Sing sweet
Oh, sing sweet nightgale
Sing sweet nightale, sing
Oh, sing sweet nightgale
Sing sweet
Oh, sing sweet
Oh, sing


You: Hey, is this okay?
Me: Oh, sing sweet nightingale, sing! =))

>WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Rapid Hope Loss by Dashboard Confessional

You called to say you wanted out.
Well, I can't say I blame you now.
Sometimes you've got to fold
before you're found out.
Well thanks for waiting this long to show yourself.

Cause now that I can see you,
I don't think you're worth a second glance.

So much for all the promises you made, they served you well
and now you're gone and they're wasted on me.
So much for your endearing sense of charm, it served you well
and now it's gone and you're wasted on me.


Is that ME at all???!! =))

>WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Because of You by Ne-Yo

So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because...
Never get enough,
She's the sweetest drug.


First of all, I don't like girls. XP AND, I don't like drugs either. :))

>HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
My December by Linkin Park

this is my december
this is my time of the year
this is my december
this is all so clear

this is my december
this is my snow covered home
this is my december
this is me alone


Nope, not feeling alone. :P

>WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Dangerous by Katherine McPhee

I wish I knew what I know now. I swear it never would’ve went down.
Dangerous. He’ll steal your heart away, then run away.
He’s dangerous. Protect your heart, he’ll tear it apart.
Dangerous. He’ll steal your heart away, then run and play.
He’s dangerous. Protect your heart, he’ll tear it apart.

I didn’t see the crash that burnt the bridge.
I didn’t see the missle that sank my loveship down.
(Oh, I felt the hit, it was as hard as a brick. It made me shift, and left me damaged.)
Dealing with the pain was so hard.
I can’t believe the things that he did to leave me scarred.


My life's purpose is to get my heart broken? *raise eyebrows* Geez. :))

>WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Circles by Drake Bell

Hope there's more to life than this
I'm sure there's more to life than just
Spinning in circles
You got me spinning in circles


There's more to life than just spinning in circles. ;)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Hindi Kita Iiwan by Rey Valera

Ninais nating umibig
Gayong tutol sa atin ang panahon
Tinangka nating mangarap sa mundong sadyang mapagkait
Ngunit anuman ang mangyari sa 'ting pagma-mahalan
Mahal ko, laging umaasang...
Hindi kita iiwan
Hinding-hindi kita iiwan.


I love you mah friends! ^^

>WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Love Story by Katherine McPhee

I think it was a summer time
When I laid eyes on you
I didn't even know your name
Somehow We'd end up in the same room
It never crossed my mind
I never saw you like that
I should've listened to my best friend
She knew we'd be a perfect match

It's a typical love story
We started out as friends
We met way back when
This is just a typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals you heart
I never saw it comin' 'til I fell so hard


Uhmm. Ohkaaay. :| :))

>WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Building The Barricade from Les Miserables

Here upon these stones
We will build our barricade
In the heart of the city
We claim as our own!
Each man to his duty
And don't be afraid.
Wait! I will need a report
On the strength of the foe.
I can find out the truth
I know their ways
Fought their wars
Served my time
In the days
Of my youth!
Various Students
Now the people will fight
And so they might
Dogs will back
Fleas will bite.
They will do what is right


I think about fleas and dogs. o.O alright then.

>WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Daddy's Little Girl by Michael Buble

Daddy Daddy don't leave
Mommy's saying things she don't mean
She don't know what she's talking about
Somebody hear me out

Father listen
Tell him that he's got a home and he don't have to go
Father save him
I would do anything in return
I'll clean my room
Try hard in school
I'll be good
I promise you
Father, Father
I pray to you


I wanna be daddy's little girl. :D but then the lyrics are soo sad. :(
:))

>WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BESTIE?
If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys

Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you, Yeah


Yeeah, if I ain't got my bestie. ;)

>WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Love and Marriage by Frank Sinatra

Love and marriage, love and marriage
Go together like a horse and carriage
This I tell you brother
You cant have one without the other

Love and marriage, love and marriage
Its an institute you cant disparage
Ask the local gentry
And they will say its elementary


I do NOT think of love and marriage! :|

>WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
She's Perfect by Jimmy Eat World

She's perfect in her own way
Smoke rings rising to the winter grey
She's perfect in her own way
Shining, stepping off a silver train


Flattered. *blushes* Too bad it's just a song. :))

>WHAT SONG WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Hold On by Graham Colton

How long have I been spinning round your head?
So long I've been running round in circles
And for the longest time its been building up inside me
It's coming over the edge
And I step off that ledge and fall
Cause I can't hold, hold on
I can't hold, hold, hold on
So come here baby
Lets throw down all our cards
Cause I'm a king of spades
And your my queen of hearts
We can celebrate
And your lost at sea
And I will salivate
Please come to me
Cause I can't hold, hold on
I can't hold, hold on
No more prescriptions for the sickness yet come
It plaques us like we're first born sons
And we play this game
Now we're face to face
And I don't have the words
So I will cut to the chase
Oh but it hurts
And my hands will strain
At the touch of your face
Yeah the dragons slain
I fall from grace
Cause I can't hold, hold on
I can't hold, hold on


Isn't it strange how a lot of these things come out accurate? :P

>WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Fireworks by Plain White T's


Well I don't mind waiting 'til you're comfortable with me
But what's it gonna take to prove that I'm for real?
'Cause you know how I feel about you
You know I can't live without you
I just wanna stay and make it real

'Cause I know, you know
it can't get much better
Fireworks flyin' whenever we're together
I know, you know, that I know you love me

Well I've made up my mind that I want you to be the one
The one I wanna be with when I'm ninety-two

I just wanna feel you tonight
making sure the moment's just right
I could die just staring in your eyes
I just wanna feel your heartbeat
hold you even closer to me
Fall asleep with you right by my side
We'll see fireworks tonight


"I could die just staring into your eyes.... The one I wanna be with when I'm ninety-two...."
Ironic, huh? =))

>WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Awesome God by Hillsong United

Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love,
Our God is an awesome God!


Amen! :)

>WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Tokyo Drift by Teriyaki Boyz

I wonder if we know
How they live in Tokyo (hai!)
If you see it, AND you mean it,
Then you know you have to go
Fast and furious (kita) (Drift, Drift, Drift)
Fast and furious (kita) (Drift, Drift, Drift)

Hei 'rasshai, omachidou-sama,
Kensou mamire konomachi no ensou
Damattamama ichido tsuite oide,
Sekaiju miryou suruhodoni goukana Japan Ichiban
Jump around, saa uchirano deban
Teriyaki Boyz in the place to be,
Miseteyaru orijinaru V.I.P.

Many many DIAMONDS DANGLIN'
Bag FULL O' MONEY WE STRANGLIN'
Hate me, FRY me, BAKE Me, TRY ME
ALL The ABOVE cuz you can't GET IN
I don't want NO puroburemu
Because me purofesshonaru
Make you, Shake your ketsu THANK YOU,
Haters Take it paasonaru


Scary. o.O Japanese.

>WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
How Did You Know? by Gary V.

How did you know
I needed someone like you in my life
That there's an empty space in my heart
You came at the right time in my life


The title suits it. =))

>WHAT SONG WILL BE THE SUBJECT WHEN YOU REPOST?
Perfect Day by Superchic[k]



Well, that was just weird. :)) Steal if you want to.

It was weird 'cause the songs that came out sort of suited the question. :)) wala lang, it was cool. :))

God bless you guys! Take care always. ;)

-Nicah

Addict. o.O



I couldn't sleep without finishing the Bellossom (flowery pokemon) last night. XD Good thing this is probably going to be a short-term thing.

Those are Bellossom and Charmeleon. :D

By the way, the fiery effect didn't work with Charmeleon. :( Oh well.

Thanks! God bless, take care. :D

Nicah.

8.09.2007

The power of fire. >:)



I'm a big Pokemon fan. Ever since I was 6 years old, I've loved it. <3 I memorize them better than the Periodic Table of Elements. :)) haha. Yeah.

Anyway. Here're a couple of drawings I did late last night/early this morning. I like 'em. ^.^ I edited them a few minutes ago, on Adobe Photoshop (Ver. 7.0). Not much editing, actually. :)) I just fixed the contrast, 'cause it came out blurry on the scan. And, I realized that when I adjusted to contrast, it looked like real fire. :)) Soo cool.

Those are Ponyta (horse thing) and Moltres (bird thingiee), by the way. :D

Please rate and comment! :)

God bless! Take care. :)

Nix

Psalm 31:5

8.04.2007

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs

I like this song. It's by Fall Out Boy (whom are, by the way, having a concert this September in the Philippines). It's become very popular. Although there's one line I dislike: "In case God doesn't show...", the melody is cool. And so is how the title is spelled. XD

Okay, so I'm bored. :))

Take care, God bless. :)

7.30.2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Yes, I'm sure the title has been overused already by this time. And I'm sure most of you have already read it. But I just CANNOT leave this entry inside my head: I must come out (that sounded so wrong XD).

I received my copy of this wondrous, amazing, SPECTACULAR book the day it was released. I was ecstatic! And at the same time, disappointed, since I knew I would be busy the WHOLE WEEK... No exaggerrating: WHOLE WEEK.

You can imagine how much of the book I got done. If you can't: not a lot. Or at least, not as much as I expected I would finish. Most of my friends had finished it the day after it was released; some the same day it was released. And they were all pretty much waiting for me to finish. I had to fight off the spoilers and those annoyances like "You know what Nicah, *insertnamehere* dies!" It was so annoying (quote and quote: annoyances)!

Anyway, I finished it. And before anybody can get mad at me...

WARNING: DO NOT READ THE TEXT IN PURPLE BELOW UNLESS YOU'VE ALREADY READ THE BOOK. YOU WILL HATE ME AND YOURSELVES FOR SPOILING IT.

I was actually a bit disappointed that most of the book's setting was out of Hogwarts. I missed all the adventures and discoveries the trio, Hermione, Ron, and Harry made; being the rebels that they are. But I cannot deny how cool it ended up being: how all the books became clearly intertwined; how Harry (and everybody else) grew up and their feelings, actions and language has changed, now that they're in their 7th year at Hogwarts; and how everything ends up bittersweet (I've never been a fan of the sweet stuff). J.K. Rowling is made of magic. *bows in reverence*

Voldemort. How I've grown to hate him while reading each and every book. It's great to find out that he finally dies: and even if it was expected, the way he died, and the way Harry killed him was spectacular. I was a bit confused, admittedly. The end of the book was much of a blur, with everybody dueling, Mrs. Weasley's shrieking of "NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU *female dog*!", and of course Harry finally knowing everything, EVERYTHING about Dumbledore, Voldemort, and Snape. It was a bit hard to keep up. But once you understand it, and see how everything falls into place, it's truly a spectacular book.

And of course, who can forget the epilogue? :> The book could've done without it, but of course, what kind of self-respecting author like J.K. Rowling keeps her fans dangling like that, right? :)


OK YOU GUYS, YOU CAN READ NOW. ;)

I will miss reading about Harry Potter, his adventures, and the lessons he learned along the way. Harry Potter will forever be a part of my life. I will never forget how a 1st grade student fell in love with The Sorcerer's Stone, and stayed true to Harry until she, herself was in her 7th year at her school. And she will continue to dream and wonder of him, of how he lived his life with love, friendship, and fame.

I may sound like a drama queen, but this is how I feel. Live with it. :P

Hats off to Ms. Rowling, and may Harry's story live with us forever. :)

Take care guys, God bless. :)

May your swords stay sharp, your heart filled with love, and your wands enticed with magic. ;)

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