Straight from Another Smart-mouth's, um, Mouth

My mom and I had that talk. She ambushed me, and I just found myself dumbfounded, sitting petrified on the floor, staring blankly at the computer screen as we carried on that excruciating conversation. Then, while reading Fruits Basket, I came across the part where Hiro Sohma's Jyuunishi curse was lifted. Wasn't the timing perfect?

Sorry. Somehow I have very complicated feelings. To be honest, I would like to be happy about this. I feel anger, resentment, regret, repentance, and affection. All these things are in a pulpy mess.

Mundane Thursday

"Hala, sige! Lumayas kayong lahat at magsiksikan kayo sa Boracay! At huwag na kayong babalik!"

Parang sira. That's why I adore her.
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Had that company not called and scheduled next week my interview for the summer internship I'm dying to land (Gen already got accepted; I hope Gil, Levs, and I, too), I wouldn't have something to look forward to until this Lenten blah-ness lasts. Ugh.

The holiday boredom is starting to creep in to me. Nothing's on TV (although I was able to catch the PBB 2 Housemates' recollection drama a while ago), no one's texting me, and no one's online. Everyone's gone out of town. Well, that is excluding me. I still have a stack of anime and manga CDs care of Jazel though so I think I'll be able to survive.

La lala lala...

The Inventor of "Ivanee"

Because "Ivanee" is slowly gaining widespread usage much to my amazement, the one who coined it insists that she be acknowledged publicly as, um, the one who coined it. The first one, to be precise because Kattee also did, but she came only in second.

(Click to enlarge.)

Haha. There, I posted your picture. :P You have no right to complain because you never refused when I asked for your permission. Nyahaha. >:)
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Whee, I just finished downloading CAN'T BUY MY LOVE by YUI!
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Got excited over this (found the link from T. Duna's blog) so I hurriedly signed up for an account. Too bad most of my username choices were already unavailable so I had to stick with "ivanfloresrico".

Sana Hindi Ko Na Makita Ulit Pagmumukha Mo. Ever.

A common friend told me you're doing well now. You've gradually straightened out your life, and it's nice to know that. I say this with utmost sincerity. I keep no more resentment towards you. As if you would care a bit knowing that (my saying "It's nice to hear you're doing well.") Even at the time I hurled myself at your feet and almost died choking on my pride, you never did. Never!

Split

Now looking back at all we've planned, we let so many dreams just slip through our hands. Why must we wait so long before we'll see how sad the answers to those questions can be?

Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know?

Do you get what you're hoping for? When you look behind you there's no open door. What are you hoping for? Do you know...

Looking Forward

B'Day Deluxe Edition by Beyoncé
Release date: April 03, 2007

CAN'T BUY MY LOVE by YUI
Release date: April 04, 2007

Looking For (transliterated) by SPITZ
Release date: April 18, 2007

Death to SPADHOC

The UP Circle of Entrepreneurs' Special Projects Ad Hoc, more popularly known as SPADHOC, has been totally eradicated, along with its soon-to-be-displaced, four-time head Ivan F. Rico.

Ahaha. Ahahaha. Ahahahaha.

Personality Quizzes from Blogthings

The second image appeals more to me, however the first one speaks more truth about myself. That's what I believe, at least. Tell me what you think.

I never really fancied much the color green before. That was until I joined The UP Circle of Entrepreneurs. Haha.

The Part of You That No One Sees

You are unique, witty, and even a little snobby. You're quite proud of who you are, and nothing is going to change that. You've paved your own way in life, and you've ended up where you want to be. Underneath it all, you feel very isolated from the rest of the world. It's hard to find people to relate to you on every level. The mundane interests of your friends and family often bore or depress you.

What's the Part of You That No One Sees?

The Part of You That No One Sees

You are balanced, peaceful, and sincere. You're the type of person who goes along to get along. And you're definitely afraid of rocking the boat. Underneath it all, you fear your world falling apart. You'll put up with a situation that you don't like in fear of changing it. Disruptive and forceful people intimidate you - and sometimes exploit you.

What's the Part of You That No One Sees?

More quizzes.

I'm as dependable as your PLDT Vibe dial-up Internet connection.

Your Personality Profile

You are dependable, popular, and observant. Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness. In fact, your emotions tend to influence everything you do. You are unique, creative, and expressive. You don't mind waving your freak flag every once and a while. And lucky for you, most people find your weird ways charming!

The World's Shortest Personality Test

Last one.

Your Personality is Somewhat Rare (ISFP)

Your personality type is caring, peaceful, artistic, and calm. Only about 7% of all people have your personality, including 8% of all women and 6% of all men You are Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Perceiving.

How Rare Is Your Personality?

Go to Hell!

I'll lead the way.

It's the Last Week of Classes

And it doesn't feel like it. I wonder why.

I just noticed I've been crankier the past few days, although people may not have noticed because I've been keeping the crankiness all to myself. Withdrawal symptom? Maybe. Then again, I've been cranky since time immemorial. (I really am my father's son. Eww.)

P.S. It's funny how unconsciously I typed "mother" when clearly it was the word "father" I intended to put. Hmm. Must be the repressed anger. Anyway, that's more than enough information you need to know so I'll shut up now.

Inside a Dream

Because at times life (and living it) and fate can overwhelm you, and you are left to marvel at the high powers over the helpless, puny being that you are.

Because I'm Not Ready to Let Go Just Yet

Jazella, come on, sing it with me!

Arigatou iwanaiyo
Zutto shimatte oku
Sayonara wa kagerinai
Yume no ato shizuka ni oritatsu

Ryouteni ha furisosogu kakera wo
Itsumademo itsumademo daite
Saiko made waratteru tsuyosa wo
Mou shitteita...

"Last Regrets" by Ayana, ending theme to "Kanon" the game and the anime series.
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I won't say "Thank you," I'll always keep it inside. Goodbyes aren't gloomy. After a dream, I will quietly step off.

The fragments that rain into my hands, I will always hold close. The strength to be smiling until the end; that, I have already known...

The End of a Dream, the End of Kanon

Dreaming... I'm dreaming... A dream I have every day... A dream with no end... Red snow... A world stained red... Against the sunset sky... A small child was crying. I wanted to at least wipe away the tears he shed. But my arms wouldn't move... The tears streaming down his cheeks... disappeared into the snow. I could only watch... In vain... In sorrow... It'll be fine. So... don't cry. I promise. I wonder who those words belonged to. The dream fades to a different color... Yeah, it's a promise.

Tears.

For More Conflict

First and foremost, I would like to greet my blog a belated Happy 1st Birthday. As I mentioned to Alpha how the anniversary slipped off my memory despite my having anticipated it a couple of weeks before it, she asked me whether my blog had a name. Since it had none, right then and there I christened it "Ivantot". No-brainer, not to mention trivial, but whatever. Anyway, here's my very first post one year, one week ago.
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One week after publishing here my very first post was "Vallots and Baxes". One year later, which was last night, I again volunteered to staff the BAC Comelec. Did pretty much the same things, although this time I squeezed "nano naps" in between strokes of vote tallies as I just wanted to flee the canvassing and sleep. I'm not one to complain though, especially what with the free food. How cheap, noh?

I remember making a promise that this year I would have been part of the Comelec for CE. Well, I hold no control nor enough influence over that. Virge says I am one of the "most partisan" people he knows and I beg to disagree. If the situation calls for it, I can act impartial(ly). Anyway, I believe the only way for one to be completely impartial is to be dead. So death to you, Virgilio. I kid.
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The politics of CE elections have been a cause of stress (and, in serious cases, of comlpete obliteration of friendships) for any person closely involved in the organization and with the candidates, of course. For now all I can say is "Diyos ko po, have mercy on us (us being the candidate I'm rooting for, me and her supporters)!"

A Song for You for Him

Don't call me in the middle of the night no more
Don't expect me to be there
Don't think that it will be the way it was before
I'm not over you yet
And I don't think I care
And I don't want to be [just] your friend...

Nyahaha! >:P

O, What a Waste!

"Yesterday, on March 2nd, I, Utada Hikaru, and Kiriya Kazuaki, officially divorced."

Sadness. This news struck me more than Jung Da Bin's suicide did.

Can't I Just Sleep Forever?

Got sick from last, last night's stress. A slight fever I'm willing to handle, but stress, never again. Not if I can help it. In the case that I apply (for the nth time) for next sem's CE officership (That's an "if", if I may emphasize. As of now, I'm resolved to making my life less complicated), I'm definitely avoiding the ad hoc committee positions. At least, under a core committee an officer is secured a budget for his project.

Anyway, as much as I want to go home in Pampanga right now, I can't because I just may worsen my present condition. Plus, the MMDA is fixing something somewhere in Cubao, Norman said, that's why traffic's as slow as hell.

By the way, he's staying overnight in the condo. For dinner, we originally intended to eat at KFC and changed plans when we saw there were a lot of people there, so off we went to Rustan's blah blah blah... I ended up being Norman's maid. I cooked packed, marinated chicken and, and, and that was it.

Starbucks' expresso brownies is love. Bittersweet. Bitter for the most part. Joke lang. Anyway, obvious bang bored ako?