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How to make blog entries without "trying"
So I might as well use these memes (this is one, right?) to jumpstart my blogging beyond the Idol sphere. I credit the thief himself. Like him, I don't know where to look for the instructions. The purpose of this exercise would probably be to give insight as to what people who share your name are inclined to doing and making known to netizens around. Simply type "(Insert your name) likes to" on Google, search and compile the first ten results that appear.

Using my nickname, "Pamy", the search gives an entry that features nobody else but me. And no big surprise here, it's about *drumroll*...American Idol. Season 5 to be exact.

From Patty's blog:
"Melissa McGhee (Remember her? first person to get knocked out of the top 12; unworthy member of the top 12; or as Pamy likes to think, stole David's spot from the top 12?)"

And then there's one where this girl (named Pamy, I assume) comments on how the only result that appears is the above mentioned one--when she tried out this meme, that is. "Loser" daw siya. Still, she was elated to find out that "she likes to think". Okay, so maybe she wasn't exactly reading the full context, but it seems she didn't quite get it. I could go on, and possibly get mean, so I'll stop. I guess I'm the bigger loser for taking these things a tad bit too seriously.

How unbelievably "self-centric" can this get indeed. Just when I think I'm expanding my blogosphere, it all goes back to the topics I'm most at home with: me and Idol.

Moving on, let's try "Pamela" instead. Ah, yes, there are more Pamela's out there. So in an order to facilitate the development of this post, here goes...

10. "Pamela likes to be a comedian"

Have you been slightly amused so far with my trying-oh-so-hard-to-be-casual-mala-stream-of-thought post? Haha. Well, you be the judge of my sense of humor. I don't know much about being a professional comedian. I do like comedians and prefer TV comedies to dramas. Also, Steve Carell and John Krasinski just entered my Hot Men list* recently. That doesn't really show my propensity to become a funny person, but these next few items make me laugh.

Enter, Pamela, the happy homemaker.

9. "Pamela likes TO BAKE COOKIES"

Yeah, I do (bake cookies) once in a while. Still, I humbly and gladly give way to my mom and Paola when it comes to kitchen territory. The only reason I'd bake cookies is to eat them, nothing else. Only Sunday afternoons of desperate hunger drive me to look for that good old Chocolate Chip recipe and slave away with wooden spoon and cookie batter. Paola has saved me from the act, though, with her willigness to feed me her delectable creations.

8. "Wife Pamela. Likes to dust"

Funny this should come up. I just cleaned my room this weekend, and gathered loads of dust in the process. I won't even go into detail of how long my room has been denied a spring cleaning and what heights of chaos the clutter level has reached. This reminds me--my office desk is on a dark spiralling path to being crushed by mountains of paper. I better dust it off soon before it's too late.

7. "Pamela likes to explore California with her husband"

Of course, I am "Wife Pamela" so that must mean I have a husband. Well, with or without a husband, I will travel and explore. And not just California, but the rest of the accessible world. One fine day, it'll happen.

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I know, this could be an entirely different entry but I'm too lazy to write it out separately. With our parents away, I had the chance to flex my eldest sibling muscles and played the part of responsible ate, hell, even mother, if those activities could merit the honorable title.

Saturday morning, I attended an HS Freshmen Parent's Seminar in Ateneo. It was pretty interesting being the only non-parent in the group. I sat through a couple of short introductory talks, listened to my brother's teachers introduce themselves and their subjects.

In true student fashion, I took notes for my mom's enjoyment. Complete with quotable soundbites from each speaker. The English teacher quips, "What can I tell you that's worth P88,000 a year?" Yes, I guess parents do want to hear that.

Bonus points for me: I saw for myself his Art teacher/moderator, a Political Science graduate who ended up taking Fine Arts instead of moving on to Law School. According to his students, he is a supposed Keannu Reeves lookalike. Puwede na.

I also got all friendly with the parents of a new student. I learned about their recent family history, the whereabouts and pre-occupations of their four children, and in turn shared my story(proof of number 3 below). For being Ms. Congeniality, I got a free ride back all the way to Tandang Sora.

Sunday afternoon was spent buying school supplies for the three younger ones. Patty and I debated on the merits of the different kinds of whiteboard erasers. Should we go for the cheap (read: P5.00) and non-bulky eraser or the more expensive (P43.00) peel of layer-type? We also looked for the best alternative to the Orion ruler, and loose leaves for ring-binders. Ah, the joys of back-to-school shopping.

Bonus points for me: Visiting the newest addition to the Socorro Ramos book empire, Bestsellers at Robinsons Galleria. I was able to get myself the paperback version of Mark Haddon's "A Spot of Bother". Now to actually read it.

So I digress in a major way, but to get back on track...


6. "Pamela likes to design and create jewelry using a variety of beads"

Arts and crafts? Beyond the confines of Home Economics class? One time, long ago, I actually sewed computer covers, not because they were required, but because I wanted to cover up the computer that did not match my blue-themed room. And so I did, complete with a stencilled on design, "I won't bite" (an allusion to my tecnho-phobia). The computer has since conked out. Only the covers remain.

Currently, I have this little pet project that's been waiting for far too long. With "The Cute Book" from Aranzi Aronzo, I'm going to lovingly hand make felt mascots. Of course, when I bought the book, everyone in the family bet I would not get around to making these cute creatures. Well, true enough, months after the purchase and the search for the elusive felt cloth, I have yet to make a single one. To you who scoff at me now, just wait when I actually my have adorable collection of miniature bunnies, bears, kittens, robbers, aliens and whatnot. Now wouldn't that would be worth blogging about? That is, if I actually complete one.

Perhaps number 5 is the reason why none of the earlier items have happened.

5. "Pamela likes to work"

Loaded statement here. No comment.

Seriously, I work the way I do right now, at this stage in my life, because the situation calls for it. Otherwise, I wouldn't be such a "workaholic". I would much rather be a woman of leisure. Trust me.

4. "In her relationships as in her working life, Pamela likes to call the shots, and there are very few people who are willing to argue with her on that score"

Do I call the shots? Well, I admit, I like being in control of situations. I may not have the last word at every occasion, but I'd like to think I've got a handle on the immediate, on the now. Or at the least, I'll deal with it. Hmmm...that's not calling the shots, that's sucking it in.

3. "Pamela likes to show herself on her webcam and let you know what is going on in her life"

Exhibitionism. Voyeurism. Don't think so. But in face-to-face encounters, I think I open up pretty easily. I realize I even tend to share more than I actually should.

2. "Pamela likes to blog about...Pamela has not yet defined her blogs"

True, this blog has not been defined. In the first place, this blog is not updated. This blog has actually met near-death experiences. If not for the nudging of those who care to read about me, Brad Mehldau or Idol, I wouldn't bother to make an effort. Prdon me, but if I may slip into stangsti-mode** for a moment, this blog is just about as defined as my life is right now.

1. "Kelly summed it up simply, I think Pamela likes to hear herself talk"

I don't know Kelly and Kelly doesn't know me, but I agree with her. No, not only because I talk to myself. For someone who 'tries' so hard to come up with entries, I blog at amazing lengths. Congratulations to you made it this far. Brevity is not one of my strong suits. Deal with it, if you must read this blog. :)






Thanks to Patty and irinafan's Cartonage for the new layout. Reminder to self: don't forget to credit.

*Patty and I came up with 52 guys each (all celebrities or "non-real" men, of course). And what you may find fascinating about these lists, is that there were no reptitions between us. Nope, not a single one. Imagine that :)

**The term Lex/PB/my brother has coined to refer to the sentimental-emo-angsty-type. For a full understanding of the concept, read him. Stangsti he is.