Sex and the not-so-exciting city

Bradshaw’s Thirst for Human Drama.

I watched a couple of reruns of Sex and the City last week, from seasons 3 to partly 6. I didn’t have the moral fiber to finish the series up to its last episode.

Years ago I was a sucker for these 4 Manhattan women. I think I actually lived and inhaled their beliefs and mantras. It was all rational –from the endless discussion of men, multiple theories regarding relationships, awkward debates about sex to who came first? The chicken or the egg?– until you start to watch the whole show again.

I realized Carrie Bradshaw was a complete sucker for drama. If there’s conflict in her life, she complains. If there is no conflict in her life, she whines. I guess I have to agree with Time magazine’s statement for you, Ms. Bradshaw:

“Will nothing ever make you happy?”

When I first saw that statement I was like “What the hell are you saying?!” Tonight I have a totally different opinion. When Carrie was dating Mr. Big, she bleats about how insensitive and numb her partner was. She couldn’t even get over the fact that he’s not ready to introduce her to his mother yet.

When Carrie was dating Aidan with all that you could ever ask for a partner and a lover, I might add. She grumbled on how EVERYTHING IS PERFECT. That such thing could not exist because it’s too good to be true. So, she decided to have an affair and cheat on Aidan with Mr. Big.

Cruel, right?

It doesn’t end there, though.

Months after the ugly break up and farewell to Aidan, Carrie was determined to get him back after all. You know the story, the guy forgives her, takes her back, and they live happily…for a time being.

Subsequent to forcing Aidan to forgive her affair, she said no to the guy’s marriage proposal and breaks his heart AGAIN.

Now, tell me if Carrie is not hungry for drama?

This ship has sailed. Stop making the series into a movie. A trilogy would be the worst mistake in Carrie Bradshaw history!

♪ It’s the simple things in life we forget ♫

Never say never, they say.

One human being will change what I've set my mind to believe. His name is Raymond. Usher Raymond.

When I first heard about Usher's visit I was a bit conflicted. I wanted to go badly but the location kind of threw me off. I like Araneta Coliseum because they're very organized when they have events. Whether it be a famous rock band, a pop star or Disney's Minnie and Mickey. Plus, you get your money's worth even if the ticket's from the general admission area. The dome-shaped concert arena is more of a pro than a con.

Last week, July 09 to be clear,I was an hour late for the shindig because the traffic is just downright bizarre. Almost everyone was going to Mall of Asia, it seems. A turtle would've arrived faster. Hell, if I continue on foot I would've get there on time.

The minute I walked in MOA's ground I felt a sting of panic. There's just too many people yelling and howling it made me want to slap them. But of course, I didn't. We're all just bunch of people dying to see Usher and his 6-pack abs. It took me 10 minutes to get to my seat. The security and the real ushers and usherettes inside were no help at all. It’s difficult to find your seat with all the pushing and distraction. Distraction, meaning, when I was trying to find my seat, Usher is doing his thing on stage, lifting his shirt and touching his crotch to the tune of Nice and Slow. Niiiiice.

Good thing I was wearing my trusty old boots. I didn't feel if anyone stepped on my foot. Baka ako pa yung nakatapak without my knowledge.

The thick crowd I had to go through to get to my seat.

As much as I want to post pictures from the show, I'd rather not from fear of photo grabbing and such.

Visit Usher's official website here.

Model Behavior: Diane Kruger

I first caught a glimpse of her in Wicker Park as the graceful dancer with then teen heart rob Josh Hartnett. I started seeing more of her in red carpet events such as Oscars, Grammy's and the likes. One thing I can say about her is she dress absolutely well compared to others who sometimes look like an ostrich died on them. I believe it's slightly difficult to WOW audience in Hollywood as they've seen every gorgeous outfit grace the red carpet - and the hideous as well.

I googled her name and learned that she really did ballet in London before an accident ended her career. She pursued a career in modeling in Germany for a couple of years before she moved to Paris to concentrate on acting, and then of course, the rest is history. I have to say, why do all top models are born in Germany? Heidi Klum? And I read somewhere that Gisele Bündchen is half german. No fair. Dapat sa Pilipinas rin. *insert smiley here*

Here are some of her looks that I extremely adore:

See, not many can pull that mustard dress on the red carpet. I think she did fine.
Second dress is from Chanel's haute couture collection.

Black dress - Marchesa; Second from Valentino

Fringe boots, I like. That's my most favorite of all the outfits I've seen her wear. Less is more. And not everyone can rock an attire that simple.

* Pictures from hollywoodlife.com and diane-kruger.com

Back to regular programming.

I've been contemplating whether to buy a camera or just save the stash for something more useful. See, I believe I don't have a knack for photography but I reckon I take decent pictures. I have two digital cameras which I rarely use. I have one fisheye lomo which never served its purpose. And I have a horde of cellphones with refined pixels which I have not touched since whenever. Such a waste.

Though, I'm somewhat eying on a different camera. I suppose almost everyone out there has one. But I don't have one so that doesn't make that everyone. Anyway, its the Holga series which I always see at bookstores and other shopping precincts out there. They look so yummy and cute from my end. I wanted to use one as a key chain but realized they're a tad huge to be dangling from my bag. I should've followed my instinct before buying that purple fisheye...but that was like 3 years ago.

THINK. Think. Think.

Holga Candy


Holga Lego


They look like a loot of Skittles to me.

Watyatink?

* Pictures from Geekchic, Rugfit, Microsites and Holga Inspire.