i officially declare this layout version as "5.5". as you've noticed over the weeks, i've tinkered around with the background pic, the title borders, the date (it's french, and now right-aligned) little by little. i thought i should change the main pic as well, and now it's LEGS LEGS LEGS. =p ... so i guess this whole revamp merits a mention in my timeline of schizoesque layout altercations, as i haven't exactly changed everything, just sparing servings. (like a little shake & tremor instead of an all-out earthquake). take a look at what we've become:



... and we've only just begun! i love, love, love my blog -- my lifeforce! *kisses*

i know i don't update regularly anymore (laziness stinging me?), and my entries suck delve too much into nonsense generally superficial issues. what have i to say?

i don't give a hoot. it's MY space and i can write whatever i want. my philosophy about blogs is that it gives a chance to escape from the so-called "harsh realities of life" (in case you haven't read this, it's one of my on-site plugs). grossly put, leave the sh*t in the toilet. i mean what i write -- it COMES FROM THE HEART. and whatsoever i fancy the most is simultaneously loved in real time.

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breaking away from the dramatic monologue, let me divulge (hmm, all-out) who i'm rooting for to win in the 2 hottest reality shows:

The Amazing Race 9 -- BJ & Tyler
i've said this already in a previous post, but really, i want these guys to win badly! they're lucky enough to have survived not one but TWO non-elimination legs (phil loves them eh? xp) that left my heart in a thump-thump-thump. they seem to be having the most fun, while being a tough competition. last week's ep finally woke my senses from an otherwise dull season -- it was a real race to the finish! (three teams slugging it out for the mat! whoopee!) .. muddy MoJos (want them out)* and brokebacks aside, i believe with the coordination and strength (plus advantage) and a little luck, i think the hippies are gonna win... either it's them or RayYo for the $1M... no one else! ;p

*on edit: the MoJo team is out... and it's up to the hippies (1st because of the bug-eating FF), the frats (2nd), and RayYo (3rd) for the finish line next week! they're heading out to japan, which is the climax of this season... and down to alaska where it all ends. the preview was so exciting i can't wait to see the real thing!

Season Finale : May 18

American Idol -- Elliot Yamin
late as i am in jumping on to the AI bandwagon (started watching only mid-april), i'm not ending this show without a cherry pick. for me, elliot is a great contender for the title... he has a very mellow voice, he can adapt to different genres, he's obviously got talent, but the best part of all is that he is genuine. he sings with much passion and earnest. you can see it in his performances. he's humble, caring, and takes the judges' comments as a building block for improvement. from what i've learned, he's basically half-deaf and has diabetes. pity, yes, but he's willing to fight these odds every single week on AI to prove himself to the world. he may not have the looks or the height or whatever physical aspect, but being himself compensates for everything. he deserves to win this.

*on edit: from what i've heard (i always want to be *spoiled*), chris daughtry is out! and i thought it was kat since chris was like, 'the anointed one' or something... that leaves taylor, elliot (saved!) and katharine in the top 3... fun!

Season Finale : May 25

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