where have you ben

I'm going to the plot now so if you don't want spoilers, now is probably the right time to hit 'x' or home or I don't know.

So here it is in a nutshell: She was having shower after PE class, then coincidentally she got her first period or puberty. Now not knowing stuff about that because her Mom never really told her anything about adulthood, and probably they didn't have time to discuss it in class (w/c they really should) thought she's bleeding to death. Now like what anybody else would do, she asked for help, but probably asked the wrong crowd. And probably might involve touching white things with her blood soaked hands (nope, not even the killing scene yet). So what do you do to a girl who thinks she's bleeding to death but just really having pms? You pick on her! (Really guys really?).

One of the girls, Sue Snell, felt bad about it and talked her boyfriend, Tommy Ross, into taking Carrie White to prom to make up for it. After a few tries, Carrie finally said yes.

Now what seems to be Sue's best friend, Chris Hargensen, doesn't feel as bad, and when she got suspended and consequently, can't go to prom anymore, blames it all on Carrie. She then manoeuvres a trap which spills pig blood all over Carrie after she gets named Prom Queen, and they made sure she does. Of course criminally-masterfully planned with his pedophile boyfriend Billy Nolan.

On prom night, everything seems like another prom movie until Tommy and Carrie are awarded King and Queen. Though there were some technical glitches, Chris still managed to pull off the stunt. Which also may involve a really dense metal bucket (which contained the blood) falling on Tommy's head and eventually killing him. Now when everything sinks in to Carrie, all hell breaks loose.

Could we really blame the kids? Of course! Had they known she was TK, they wouldn't have done it. But they'd still do it to someone else. And nothings more fun than seeing the bullies burn (yeah one of them did!).

The following scenes involves being creeped out more by Carrie's mom, Margaret White, and battle to death between the two.

Though Tina Cohenchang of Glee handled being slushied in Prom better, her Tommy didn't die (and Carrie isn't as self-centered) so we'll give her that.

Overall, it's yeahhh a good movie, especially if you have some extra cash to burn. If I was a legitimate movie reviewer I'd probably give it 6/10. It's a good mix of terror, horror, creepy-ness for the faint of heart. But if you're a horror movie buff I'd guarantee you've seen lots better.  

If the Stephen King classic doesn't give you a chill in your heartless soul, Carrie's played by Chloe Moretz. Now we're talking! (And Gabriella Wilde on the Side!)

Carrie is still showing in major cinemas! Watch it and give your Halloween a good scare!

1. Bring a Jacket.

It can get real cold in there. And as you plan on staying for 5-6 hours or more, I highly advise you bring that cardigan at least. Unless you're with a hugger, thats the best you have.

2. Know when to come.

When finals is already the next week a lot of people suddenly have interest. And believe me when I say that they really do line up. When you're local coffee shop is next to school, be there on opening. An hour later will already be too late. You don't want to be that guy who goes in late ends up settling with McDo or Ministop. Be earlier than on time.

3. Plan Bs.

Of course not all the time you get to have that table. Or that seat. But in times when the coffee shop couldn't be fuller, you should really have a Plan B. To give you an idea, mine usually goes Starbucks-CBTL, then when both is out I go to Army Navy and I couldn't be happier. There's that occasional stares, but you do learn to wave them off. People should mind their business and when they don't, you let them know.

Psychotic-mass-murderer aside, the only let down I see is the lack of outlets. Now that comes really handy when you have a laptop or a battery hungry phone with you. In those situations, Yellow Cab makes a great substitute! Just too bad there's none near our place.

4. Bring Food.

Biscuits and Peanuts are a must in my book! Not only do they save you a lot of cash, they traditionally should make you smarter. You also don't have to feel sorry because everyone is doing it. As long is it don't smells, it's good to go!

That probably makes my list. Plus what's in Pepper's handbook. It's also good to note that they do come with very comfy washrooms with almost unlimited paper towels. Now you know you can when you feel that ";)".

I'm an underdog. And I learned to enjoy being one, and most often than not, I root for my blood. Go Spurs!

For my plans, I intend to finish my BS program in time, and hopefully be certified the same year. I'm still thinking if I will take the NMAT or pursue my career in ChE after. I hope to excel in whatever path I take, and God help me, erase all doubts inside me, and block all the rays of it coming in. I wish to live a fulfilling life without regrets, and a life-long adventure for the mysteries and joys "living" has to offer.

My new craving is priced just right. Not below the budget cut of students like me of 50 Php, but not also as expensive as the Big Mac and the 1/4 lb-der. Get it? Haha. The sandwich alone ala carte is 80 Php and if ever you chose to get it in a meal, thats with regularly-small sized french fries and drink, it would cost you 35 Php more. Upgrading to medium would be another 20 Php.

So yes, at 80 Php, that would already get you a decent Japanese Bento somewhere in school, or 2 orders of Siomai Rice if thats your taste. But you haven't seen the size of this baby, and from what I'm seeing in pics and what my sister told me, its humungous. She barely survived half.

I know what you're thinking. I'm blogging about something I haven't tasted or even laid eyes on. And I should put 'bluff' in my tags right now. But with all things theres a reason (not really in all things).

You know me. I'm a sucker for freebies. I probably joined every promo and giveaway there is. And this one's no exception. Yes. This one. Ladies and Gents, may I present to you..

Yes, its Fathers Day tomorrow. And McDo's celebrating by giving away a McSpciy for the first 100 customers from 11AM-2PM in ALL STORES. Yes, IN ALL STORES. I would've dialed 86236 last thurs if it weren't for this!

So tomorrow if you have time, drop by your local McDo, and give this baby a try! I bet you could just order a McFloat and get one for free!

Its almost midnight, so before I sign off, a Happy Fathers Day to all the dads and dads to be! The world wouldn't be the same without you sirs! Drop by McDo and if you're lucky, let them spice your day a notch.

I'll update this post with my verdict of my free sandwich tomorrow. I hope its not saying too soon. Haha!

EDIT:

I did it. Went to McDo Quirino just in time! Fell in line, and the next thing I know I was holding the golden fillet. I still ordered the M. McSpicy Meal because my sister wants one too.

Taste-wise, it was good. But I'll be honest and blunt. I expected more hot-ness in the freaking sandwich! I'm really sorry it didn't stood up to its name. It was humungous though, as everybody said it was. But damn wasn't it hot! Sorry I couldn't get over it haha!

Regular McSpicy (L), and the free McSpicy (R). It wasn't as big, but as good!

Back to Inferno. Transhumanism & Overpopulation. I didn’t really see the alarm in OP until Zoboist and Sinskey pointed it out. The population is exponentially increasing and if we don’t do anything now, we’d reach a point where resources will fail to provide. And this is what the story revolves about. Zoboist being, a transhumanist, believed that humans are capable of doing much more, and with the current stats we won’t be able to make it to that point of our full potential. So how do we solve this problem? Annihilate 1/3 of the world. Thats how! Or at least thats what the best minds thought about. Earlier in the story, it is assumed that the mad scientist made a virus capable of doing so. First thought out to be water borne, then finally realizing its air borne. Zoboist, being such a tease that he is, gave out clues to where the virus is. And I forgot to mention he committed suicide on the first page.

So the story starts with Langdon waking up from a near-assassination experience having a bullet wound in the head. Accompanied with the lovely bald, Sienna Brooks, they set on the chase, following clues to clues, hoping to locate the virus in time. Which is supposed to go live wire the next day. Of course a Landon story wouldn’t be whole without relation to history and symbology. Zoboist turned out to be hardcore Dante Alighieri fan and patterned his clues on Dante’s Inferno. Thus the title. So the twist and turns? Sienna Brooks turned out to be Zoboist’s lover. And. The virus turned out to be released a week earlier. And. It wasn’t designed to kill. It was designed to make 1/3 of the Earth’s population infertile. Shocker. It ends like that. Without a vaccine. So things come to mind? Brown must be a transhumanist. Its not enough for him to propose this genius plan, but the characters didn’t quite solve the problem yet. And. Dr. Elizabeth Sinskey, the director of WHO, considers it. Honestly, I found the book very entertaining and educational. Heck, I found all of his books entertaining and educational.

And if I’d be a book reviewer someday I’d give it a two thumbs up! (Im not sure thats how they rate books) If you haven’t read it yet and you still feel like doing so even after me spoiling, be my guest. You won’t regret it.

And us finishing. I dressed up as a cheapo Oliver Queen and I did manage to scare a few  runners which was really fun!

Joining is worth Php 800 and if you're ever fond of chasing and screaming you can also sign up as a zombie which is still worth Php 600. The package includes a tote bag, shirt, and lots of freebies. Finishing alive would get you a medal which none of us get. In our defense, fast runners are eaten up first.

We really can't wait for the next one and I highly highly highly recommend it. Though they don't offer variations in distances (they only have 5k) they have obstacles and uhm yeah zombies? to make up for it. Just don't be pikon, and aggressive and I'm sure you're going to have tons of laughing-screaming-jumping-crawling fun.