• Thoughts While Watching “Ghost Fighter” as An Adult

    Thoughts While Watching “Ghost Fighter” as An Adult

    When I was a child, I thought Ghost Fighter was a horror anime and was very hesitant to watch it. Because, ghosts. It was one of the first アニメ we 90s kids have ever loved along with Dragon Ball Z, Flame of Recca and others. Good thing, Netflix brought it back. So here are just some of my random thoughts while watching. Things we could have missed out when we were pure innocent children. Enjoy.

    Pilot Episode

    • Opening scene was brutal and very teleserye. Namatay agad si Eugene.
    • In the beginning of the episode, the driver was denying that it was his fault but we would soon find out that he was a reckless driver.
    • Whoever thought of the Westernized names of the Filipino version was an absolute genius. Eugene for Yusuke and Alfred for Kuwabara.
    • Eugene was just 14 years old.
    • Eugene was a troubled kid and in the pilot, he was being called to go to the guidance office and not the principal’s office. #Rehabilitation Annalise is proud.
    • Eugene’s mother could be suffering from depression, and she was watching some weirdly drawn TV show.
    • The anime was based on a manga and was inspired by the environment of Japan then. Ang galing lang how Japan maintained everything good about the country like its cleanliness, the school uniforms. Basta.
    • Why is Eugene wearing a green uniform when all his classmates and schoolmates are in blue?
    • Eugene’s funeral photo is red carpet ready. #hot
    • It’s a good thing that Eugene wasn’t cremated or else…
    • Bakit lagi nakatago ang kaliwang kamay ni Charlene?
    • Ang ikli lang pala ng bawat episode. Thanks GMA for the many commercials.
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  • How to Speak Spanish Like Princess Sarah

    How to Speak Spanish Like Princess Sarah

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    ¡Hola mis amigos y amigas! People have been asking if the Spanish dialogue Princess Sarah was saying in the video below was actual Spanish words. ¡Si! Es Español! I’ve been studying Spanish in Enderun. And I think I’m getting good, noh? ¡Gracias!

    Memorize and reenact the transcription after the break.

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  • Itaewon Class Episode 13 Recap (Part 1)

    Itaewon Class Episode 13 Recap (Part 1)

    Each episode is an hour long so its really takes time to recap each episode but I will try my best. HAHA! #ForDanBam This is just part 1. Enjoy reading!

    SPOILER WARNING: Do not read this post if you haven’t watched Itaewon Episode 13 or any of the episode of the Netflix K-Drama, for that matter.

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  • The Poem in Itaewon Class Episode 12

    The Poem in Itaewon Class Episode 12

    Itaewon Class Episode 12 had me bawling my eyes out at the end. After watching it, I immediately transcribed the poem for everyone’s reference. People need to read this. Let’s all be strong, everyone! Don’t read this if you haven’t watched Episode 12. And if you haven’t watched a single episode of Itaewon Class, ohmygash. Move on na sa CLOY. Watch it na!

    [NOT AN ACTUAL SPOILER ALERT]

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  • How to Bugaw Langaws (?)

    How to Bugaw Langaws (?)

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    I was “vlogging” my lunch with officemates in Yoo-hoo when I noticed a one-liter soft drink bottle on the table. It was filled with water and in the middle was a rolled piece of aluminum foil with almost the length as the bottle. I was like, is this some kind of lambanog? I didn’t voice out my wonder until after I was done eating my dinakdakan meal with langka and two isaws on the side, for only just 150 pesos!

    My officemate, Aicone, explained to me what it was and the answer was life changing.

    The bottle that I thought was lambanog was actually there to repel langaws or fruit flies. I guess we all know that lit candles are a more accepted alternative to solve your fruit fly problem. The heat coming from the flame irritates flies but this can only be effective for small spaces. Well, according to Aix, flies are irritated by the light reflected on the aluminum foil. The water in the bottle refracts the light and since flies have sensitive eyes, they get confused and fly away. True enough, there were no flies while we were having lunch.

    Cool right but it could all be just a coincidence? But upon further research (FYI, Amiciness always does further research!), the water and aluminum foil technique could be just a myth and another case of the placebo effect. The best way to prevent fly infestation is still good sanitation. If I were in high school, this would be a good topic for my investigatory project in science class. However, I’m at a stage in my life where I’ve learn to accept things. As long as it is environment-friendly and promotes recycling, why not?

    Have you tried this bugaw-langaw technique? Are you a believer? Let me know on the comment section.