Friday, December 30, 2005
MYRRH THE MOVIE, yearend..

The film has rolled the wildest this year.

I…

• lost my only grandmother left and my best-est aunt.
• Witnessed a friend has gone sick but thank God is now okay.
• Together with my best girl pals all turned eighteen.
• Witnessed a surprise party in honor of me.
• Just turned legal meaning I could vote next election, smoke, drink, or worst, get imprisoned!
• First had a dip at the beach.
• Was appointed executive secretary of the biggest organization in my school.
• Got four 3.0’s in my first semester.
• Dyed my hair two times.
• Got my first devirginizing ;op facial and body massage.
• Learned that I should have my even fron teeth undergo root canal.
• Lost my beloved Nokia 6260 but was later replaced by ‘sasha’ my N70.
• Gained 18 pounds.
• First hit the gym.
• First experienced how to be literally drunk. Imagine throwing up at the toilet bowl and the kitchen sink. Gross!!
• First realized that I’m addicted with footwear.
• Had the worst Christmas.
• Fell in love with a straight man and realized how a fool I was for so.
• Felt really depressed with life.
• Took care of a fish named Mawi then died.

But this same year, I also realized that things aren’t always nor are really perfect. I don’t belong to a perfect family because I have relatives who hinder my family’s near-perfection. I will never be perfect, but my life will be a step close to being it.

Days before year 2006, I am hoping and praying for the best. Though my life has changed big, I’m sure bigger trials will make me transform more. I am eager to have my family safe, happy and in good health – just them and the people close to my heart. My best friends, my best chum, my best mare’s, my friendships, my relatives, the bloggers, everyall…

Myrrh is wishing everyone a great and glorious year ahead! Remember to always fill your tummy with food, your brain with lessons, answers and memories and your heart with love, love and love.

Everyone, Love is with you!

Tuesday, December 27, 2005
BLOGTHINGS GALORE...

You Are Most Like Miranda!

While you've had your fair share of romance, men don't come firstGuys are a distant third to your friends and career.And this independence *is* attractive to some men, in measured doses.Remember that if you imagine the best outcome, it might just happen. Romantic prediction: Someone from your past is waiting to reconnect... But you'll have to think of him differently, if you want things to work.

Your 80s Heartthrob Is

Bill Gates

Guys Like That You're Sensitive

And not in that "cry at a drop of a hat" sort of way You just get most guys - even if you're not trying to Guys find it is easy to confide in you and tell you their secrets No wonder you tend to get close quickly in relationships!

You Are a Tomboy

You're having too much fun to bother with nail polish and crazy diets. Guys are instead impressed by how much you know and do!

You Are a Sensitive Kisser

For you, kissing is a way to connect And you need lot of care, attention, and privacy It may take you a while to kiss someone... But when you do, it's total fireworks

You Were An Angel This Year

You Were 20% Naughty, 80% Nice You know you've been a super good girl this year So good, that you may have missed out a little... Don't worry, Santa will make it up to you!

You are White Chocolate

You have a strong feminine side with a good bit of innocence thrown in. Whether your girlish ways are an act or not, men like to take care of you. You are an understated beauty, and your power is often underestimated!

________ Christmas!

I just had the worst of the worst-est variable X, Christmas yesterd's day's day.

I have foreseen a clash to happen. But to my surprise, it wasn't - It was an Über-schwacamolian disaster. Literally, and I despise it.

My aunts on my Dad's side planned a family meeting yesterday. An open-forum-slash-bull session I suppose. Everyone was there. I stood behind the bamboo seats in this hut when suddenly, in a span of a snap, everything went into a complete odyssey. It started when my aunt began pointing at us (moi and my sibs) melodramatically crying out this seemingly nonsense-no-no's. I hate it! I hate it, I SUPER HATE IT!--super duper mega over HATE IT!!! Not only because they're wrecking my idea of a perfect christmas, but also because they plainly don't know what they're saying! I don't know why this type of shittey things take place but the mere fact of me HATING IT means that this shouldn't happen anymore...

The only thing worth savoring for is that, once again, with no doubt, we [I, and my brothers and sisters] have proven how tough our bonds are. No one could ever split us out - not even them aunts!.. I am proud of my family and I feel really blessed for having them as my borthers and sisters and moste especially having mom and Dad as my parents. I just feel plainly blessed and lucky and contented. Basta, wala na akong pakialam sa iba, basta mahal ko ang pamilya kop. And that's about it!...

Then..

With a one-inch scar on the upper left corner of my forehead, after saying all this, I just am glad I have my family. I swear to Saint Paul of Chartres, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga and Saint Thomas Aquinas plus Santa Claus, excluding any first or second degree of affinity, I LOVE MY FAMILY.

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Thursday, December 22, 2005
100 EKLAVOO's AND CHEVER's

1. [ RED ]: mom and da's wedding? hehe
2. [ BLUE ]: my blog
3. [ YELLOW ]: ashne krissy and sir matias
4. [ GREEN ]: myrrh
5. [ PINK ]: jello
6. [ WHITE ]: weddings
7. [ BROWN ]: nori
8. [ BLACK ]: manolo blahnik's
9. [ PURPLE ]: ate mia
10. [ CRAZY ]: britney spears and miriam defensor santiago
11. [BRAND OF CLOTHING ]: armani and GAP
12. [ CALENDAR ]: phones
13. [ BED ]: the only thing I'm on top of...
14. [ TV ]: booby tubies (lianne said)
15. [ CAT ]: karel clores
16. [ HANDPHONE ]: vibrations.. hehe
17. [ LOVE ]: kids
18. [ EYES ]: brown love
19. [ WATER ]: swim!
20. [ EXAM ]: ass
21. [ FISH ]: hate
22. [ TOMATO ]: omega plus
23. [ SHAMPOO ]: love it
24. [ BURGER KING]: dapitan
25. [ McDONALDS ]: grimace
26. [ KFC ]: bucket meal
27. [ TEA ]: jasmine
28. [ SOUP ]: corn and mushroom
29. [ CAR ]: porsche carrera
30. [ FRUIT ]: mangoes
31. [ POWER PUFF GIRLS ]: my cousins
32. [ NESCAFE ]: cute guy in tvc
33. [ AVRIL LAVIGNE ]: skater girl sucking
35. [ SUPERSTAR ]: outerspace
36. [ BURN ]: carcinogens
37. [ FLOWER ]: tulips
38. [ TATTOO ]: eminem's bonnie & clyde
39. [ HOLIDAY ]: dashing thru the snow! hehehe ;-p
40. [ BYE ]: hate it
41. [ DREAM GAL ]: the looks? Brooke Shields
42. [ DREAM GUY ]: Freddie Prinze, Jr. or Borgy Manotoc
43. [ SURVEY ]: geodetic engineers
44. [ NAIL POLISH ]: Sally Hansen
45. [ FRIENDSTER ]: five hundred?
46. [NUT ]: almonds
47. [ BALLPEN ]: Reynolds? haha
48. [ FISHBALL ]: hepatitis
49. [ DIVISORIA ]: feet errr hurts
50. [ MANOK ]: andok's
51. [ CHOCOLATE ]: mei mei
52. [ YM ]: online executive meeting
53. [ STARBUCKS ]: caramel macchiato or cream-based caramel frappe
54. [ POWDER ]: cake it!
55. [ TIME ]: gold? haha
56. [ MOUSE ]: doding daga
57. [ HEAVEN ]: here I come!
58. [ HELL ]: down under
59. [ JUICE ]: in can
60. [ PERFUME]: CH for men
61. [SOAP]: canus
62. [LOTION]: vaseline & musk
63. [CAMPING]: hate the mosquitos
64. [COMPUTER]: live without it = NO
65. [CHAIR]: Mr. Nuevo
66. [CLUB]: GRO's
67. [LECHONG BABOY]: isn't my thing
68. [BAG]: Louis vuitton, it's all in it
69. [SHOES]: nine west
70. [T-SHIRTS]: and jeans
72. [PJs]: bananas in it
73. [CLOSET]: gay?
74. [COLLEGE ]: of saint benilde
75. [ESSAYS]: wish they were called exams
76. [BOOKS]: eating my partience
77. [RING ]: samara
78. [CDs]: beyedpeas
79. [WEBSITE]: http://www.greeneight.blogspot.com
80. [REFRIGERATOR]: prdyeder
81. [CALCULATOR]: accounting
82. [DARNA]: wings on cap
83. [SINGER]: Rob Thomas
84. [BROADWAY]: Dianne Querrer
85. [POOL]: billiards
86. [BUS]: kill me
87. [DUNKIN DONUTS]: bitbit?
88. [BASKIN N' ROBINS]: Dunkin' Donuts' celebrity
89. [TO GO]: instead of take out
90. [MALL]: depressed
91. [NEW YORK]: big red uhmmmm apple
92. [BELT]: gold
93. [NECKLaCE]: white gold
94. [GEL]: no-no
95. [BEVERAGE]: rootbeer
96. [NOODLES]: North park
97. [CHIPS]: go straight to your ass
98. [WINTER]: zzzzzzzzzz
99. [SUMMER]: swim swim!!!
100. [YOURSELF]: movies

Sunday, December 18, 2005
ON THE NIGHT OF MY EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY

Sunday, December 11, 2005
LEGALLY MYRRH (a birthday post)

[Myrrh’s longest post ever]

MYRRH’S SEVENTIETH HEAVEN…
Seventy Things You Should Know About Myrrh…

1. Myrrh’s full name is Romir Francis P. Lao To, quarter Chinese, quarter Spanish, half pinoy.

2. His name (ROMIR) came from the united name of his parents Romeo and Irene.

3. Myrrh falls under the Sagittarian sign; he was born on the 10^th of December 1987 at around 3 in the morning.

4. He weighed 8.8 lbs. then.

5. He literally belongs to a big family. He has three brothers and three sisters, two parents, two nieces and 3 in-laws.

6. He started schooling at the age of four and studied in three different Catholic Universities.

7. Albeit Myrrh loves experimenting with colors, his favorites are green and blue.

8. Myrrh came to know that he’s a mermaid in a merman’s fin in the early 1990’s, take note, it was during his toddler stage…

9. His childhood toys were G.I. Joe, Lego, Troll Doll’s and Mattel’s Barbie, plus an Arabian Ken.

10. Myrrh only reads the newspapers on Sundays. Because Sunday papers offer thick articles in the Lifestyle section.

11. On his third grade, Myrrh saved money just to buy this bulky, plastic dollhouse at the school boutique, when he got home, he got scolded by his mom. Notwithstanding what had happened, Myrrh still saved to earn him Barbie’s, caboodles and fancy paper dolls without anyone noticing it.

12. He started using the computer at the age of 11.

13. Myrrh idolizes his sisters Juli Rinah Maeh for her being patient, Juli Anne for her artistic prowess and Juliet for her bright ideas.

14. Myrrh grew up with various musical genres. Eraserheads, Parokya ni Edgar and Siakol were a few. Plus Spice Girls, Aqua and Backstreet Boys. (Belch! Awful!)

15. In his childhood years, Myrrh lived in a house where there’s a big sari-sari store, a topsy-turvy spare parts stall and a mini diner all running on the ground floor.

16. He won second place in a science quiz bee back in fourth grade. He had two contenders, by the way.

17. During his sister’s Santacruzan, Myrrh, who had nothing to do with the event, stole the scene by letting his mom dress him in a santacruzan costume. The organizers’ eyebrows rose. He ended up playing in the arcade until the parade had already finished.

18. Myrrh has the speech defect. ‘R’ means ‘Aw’. Don’t ask.

19. He dreams of marrying either of the following: a gymnast, an Italian chef, a Hawaiian surfer, a lifeguard or a doctor.

20. Myrrh’s sense of hearing is strong. But when he hears errands, his sense of audible range voluntarily declines. If you know what I mean.

21. Myrrh was once a photojournalist and a Feature writer of both in the same year during his senior era in High School.

22. Myrrh, at present, has seven crown jackets.

23. He loves drawing women in outfits, but people consider it fashion design.

24. Myrrh shares his birthday with eternally stunning Audrey Hepburn.

25. He met a vehicular accident on his first grade. He had bruises all over including a 4-stitch cut on his forehead. Ask how does it look, think Harry Potter, ask what vehicle did it, oh, a PPUV, A Provincial Public Utility Vehicle a.k.a. a tricycle.

26. Myrrh’s fashion design idols are Vera Wang, Tom Ford of Gucci and the ultimate Valentino.

27. Did I mention Myrrh being a frustrated chef? He loves eating more, btw.

28. Myrrh’s first know-the-lyrics-and-tune song was “Love will keep us alive” by the Eagles.

29. Myrrh’s first mobile phone was an Alcatel Gum in Satin Blue, then 2 Nokia 5110’s, a 3100 a 6260 that got lost two months ago and still hoping to get himself a new one.

30. In grade school, Myrrh joined the school play entitled Oliver! Based from the million-dollar movie. On the play proper, he backed his ass out because he learned that he would just be an orphan singing “food, glorious food! We’re anxious to try it! Three banquets a day, our favorite diet!,” which he damn hated.

31. In high school, he didn’t win best actor in their school play. Why? Imagine Myrrh as Prince Christopher Rupert (Cinderella’s Prince Charming) who sang acapella in 5 glorious songs only Paolo Montalban could sing. They won Best Play in passing.

32. He cried buckets in both her sisters’ weddings. He was close to both of them.

33. Myrrh is a fastfood buff. He loves Jollibee peach mango pie, Wendy’s frosty, McDonald’s twister fries, KFC chicken strips, Chowking beef wanton, etcetra, etcetera…

34. Myrrh’s pre-teenage life was still boyish. Bicycles with neighbors, street games, NBA cards, and topics about circumcision. ;-p

35. Myrrh’s first ambition is to become a Doctor, then a fashion designer, an interior designer, a journalist, a photographic artist, an architect, a lawyer and a stewardess[?]. More than a year ago, he entered the world of Commerce.

36. He’s a current sophomore in the oldest catholic university in Asia.

37. Being a Thomasian at heart, he is the current Executive Secretary of the largest college-based organization in UST, the Pre-Com Society.

38. In High School, Myrrh won first place in Photojournalism. Bagged seventh in the regionals and was a National Qualifier for the same field.

39. His first best friend was gay. His name is Mac Paul.

40. He is a match maker in the making. His most successful match so far is getting stronger on their second year, Marjorie and Jaymark.

41. Myrrh’s short term goal is to have six-packs, a toned chest, a 26-inch waist, and arms and shoulders well-sculpted.

42. His long term goal on the other hand is to own a five-star hotel, a fashion line, and a restaurant in the same roof.

43. Myrrh may sound really extrovert, but most of the time; especially during class recitations where everyone knows him, he’s also being attacked by his frequent instance of being timid and shy.

44. He has two girl best friends in grade school, five gurl pals in high school and six friendships plus a best chum in college.

45. Myrrh was a cheer dancer back in high school. He also won in the ‘doble-doble karaoke’ twice in his 4-year secondary course. Hehehe…

46. He dreams of stepping on Italy before he dies.

47. He loves his family more than anyone else in the whole wide universe.

48. He despises one person for being really sarcastic, pathetic, trying hard and über obnoxious. It might be reading this.

49. Myrrh has this weird thing for shoes. He has this theory that how pricey or glamorous your clothes are, when paired with the wrong shoes, wouldn’t just work well. Awww, footwear – He just loves them.

50. He loves Michael Buble’s Music.

51. He adores the vintage era. From Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews to Sarah Jessica Parker, Paris Hilton and Kimmora Lee Simmons.

52. He loves watching lifestyle shows. Lifestyle Network and ETC are his most wanted.

53. Myrrh has three anklets on his left ankles. It symbolizes his three loves. Family, Friends, and God.

54. He was the official envoy for his College’s pageant. He trained two guys and two girls for it and luckily, all four go the top slots, including the Mr. and Ms. Commerce Personality 2005.

55. Myrrh loves to make friends. Albeit somewhat unlikely, Myrrh has a wide circle of ‘older’ friends. Some are seniors of his college.

56. Myrrh loves musicals. His all-time favorites are Annie, Chicago, Moulin Rouge and Disney movies.

57. He is a topsy-turvy kind of person. Burara in layman’s term.

58. You’ll never see him studying at home unless he finds the right mood which comes only once in a blue moon.

59. Myrrh is a traditional person who still believes in courting. He’s awed by serenades, flowers, hugs and kisses more than sex, sex toys and a box of condoms.

60. Myrrh is superstitious.

61. Myrrh enjoys being in an online gay community. Honestly, he isn’t in for hookups or the other nasty stuffs rather he likes interacting only with people as friends. Checkout guys4men.com, downelink.com, gay.com and fabuloush.com

62. His family is guarded by many a pets. Including askals and half-breeds, they had a black Pomeranian named Echo, a German shepherd named Brutus and a pit-bull named Achilles.

63. At present, Myrrh stand 5’8.5” high, 160lbs heavy, bellying a 34-inch waist and a heart that’s still happy without a boyfriend in it.

64. Myrrh had no relationship since birth.

65. Myrrh then is still a Virgin.

66. His ultimate wish is to leave earth with his family complete, and a successful life to abscond.

67. And then life after death, Myrrh will eternally love his creator, his family, his friends and his life.

68. Myrrh is now eighteen.

69. Myrrh can already vote next election, could be imprisoned if he makes one nasty mistake and could purchase cigarettes and hard liquors at stores.

70. Myrrh loves you, and Myrrh’s birthday wouldn’t be this happy without you. :

More than Pinoy Big Bother’s most awaited Big Night, (Congrats to Commander Nene, btw) a number of Sagittarians who happen to be born on this day, are maybe celebrating or working or sleeping or even those in heaven singing and partying for another year that has gone by.

I happen to be one of them.

I was born 3:00 AM on the tenth of December, 1987 weighing a whopping 8.8 lbs to Romeo and Irene. Since then, the film started to roll, and for eighteen years of the picture being put into motion, many things had occurred – the up’s and down’s Myrrh has gone through are immeasurable.

Being seventeen literally made me experience a lot worth breathing. I found myself having myriad lessons learned. From falling in love and perceiving reality, to treasuring true friends and valuing my family whom I love the most. Being seventeen undid my eyes to what the world holds not only for a typical teenager like me, but for a maxi person at this young age – that in earth, there could only be three people you would come across with: the reliable people loving you, the indefinite individuals who don’t know you, and the ones you’re learning to love. At seventeen, I have breezed my wings on situations where I either get myself hurt or see myself in full ecstasy.

And now that I am eighteen, everything seems to be the same old me. Nothing has changed. Knowing the fact that at some point, life gets really uninteresting – a nuisance it may seem, but I still thank Him above for giving me another year here on earth.

Behind the early SMS and birthday calls I received, notwithstanding my sudden change of mobile digits, the bouquet of roses, the fancy stuffed doll, the sumptuous chocolate eclair and pasta, plus the unlimited greetings whether in person or in public, thes people have made me feel more than a special person...

LIFE’S ETERNAL BLESSING: MY FAMILY.
Though I have decided to pursue my dream thus placing myself far from you all, I still can’t contain the sadness that pierces me whenever nostalgia attacks me. I feel really blessed to have you Mama and Papa for you raised me up with all your love. Since birth I never felt a single sting, for you made sure that all of us seven would live a life we perceive as wonderful and worryfree. I Love You Mama and Papa. Ninja, Nuno, Choobee, Jedje, Shobz and John, thank you very much for accepting me for who am I even from the start. I know it’s hard to accept that without your consent, you have a damsel brother. ;-p The bond we’ve built is irrefutable. I Love You. Lianne and Jarah, you brighten every single day of my life, you two princesses. It’s pretty hard not seeing you the moment I wake up, my angels. Tito will be working hard to spoil you, I promise. To my in-laws, yup, take good care of my brothers/sisters/nieces, or else?! Haha. Kiddin’. Thanks for the concern you give me once in a while. ;-b My family is my life, and with them around, I feel more than contented. I Love You all ‘til my life after death.

CARE BEARS COUNTDOWN
Manang Edna, Manang Andeng and Manang Aida. Since I was a kid you’ve done what’s right and best for me. Unlike the other guardian angels, you have supported every kabulastugan I did, every secret remained unsaid. ;-p that’s why I am lucky to have you. I Love you all.

SPICE GIRLS: MY BESTFRIENDS
Though we don’t see that much. Albeit we don’t exchange views as frequent now unlike before, I still am thankful for having you all. You don’t know how big it means the mere fact I see you in school (or in friendster ;p). Helden, Nadine, Rojannah, Doree and Judee. Thank You for sharing another year with me.

BRING IT ON: MY FRIENDSHIPS
Cucu, Rhyn, Eliza, Doinx, Porkchop and Jeza plus Bestchum, thanks for making my early birthday extra special. I know I am a bit masungit, or super annoying na nga for that matter for the past few weeks. I am also aware that you understand me well, that’s why I assume that I need not to explain :D Thank you for making college worth going through. Like what I always say, I will forver be thankful for having you all in my life.

SEX AND THE CITY: MY BRATZMATES
Aisce, Vladz and Pei. You would be leaving college this March and I’m praying for all of your success. Though other people interrogate me with the fact that I’m friends with 4^th years carrying big names, I still don’t mind – the fact that I’m happy spending time with you is enough to say they’re just envious. You owe me a grande Caramel Macchiato every Saturday, Mga papampam! :)

BRAND NAMES: ORG FRIENDS
Seksi, Lapongga, Ashne, Maximo and Anak. Let’s not be too emotional here, okay? For every cup of coffee, every grande of frappe, everyall, Basta! I love you, people.

PLAY WORKERS: MY CO-ORGANIZATIONS
For the times we have spent, though sometimes we misconstrue things, I’m glad I came across with people and co-service-oriented leaders like you. For the JB’s, learn from us and thank you sa surprise.

FOUR PLAY: MY KIDS
Robby, Dianne, Kayleen and Kean. Make the best out of life. To the two former, best of luck for the Thomasian personality. My heart is with you.

TO THE MOVIE PRODUCER: GOD
Thank you for yet a wonderful year that has passed. Although you already took my only grandparent left and my best aunt, I still love you because I know they’re in the best place now. I am praying father God that all my wishes would come true. Please don’t make me really really really sad because I don’t know if I could withstand it. I know you love me that’s why I put all my trust and love in you. Please tell cupid too (my imaginary matchmaker) to find my match, now that I’m legal. :D I Love You.

Being legal is slowly getting into me. And surprisingly, I think I will love it. This time, a new Romir Francis is born. A stronger, more open-minded and more focused but slightly easygoing Myrrh has evolved. I don’t know what tomorrow has in store for me. But come what may, Myrrh will still remain faithful to his creator, stay loving to his family and friends and continue being the person he was, but now, a more matured and open-minded individual.

Myrrh is now eighteen. And so far, he's legally rockin'

Friday, December 09, 2005
Friendships...

Thanks for the early surprise birthday party. I thought this would be the worst of my birthdays. Thanks a lot. I Über blessed to have you girl pals. I Love You all...

Monday, December 05, 2005
MAXIMO HEAVEN...

To lessen the burden of my boring state, and because nothing still, has dashed excitement 0n my life since God knows when, Myrrh decided to let the film entertain his seemingly figid emotions.