Since they're not making me work, I might as well post
LJ, wazzup?!
Life goes on in Laguna, basically. I cannot afford to be let down by the theft that I'll compromise my work. Ammmfff, that's the spirit, JC! We're back in business!
The problem with wanting to get to work is this - I don't have my work with me. They're all in my PC in my office, which is locked down in the event that they'd like to launch a full investigation. This frustrates me beyond reason, for I absolutely hate being idle.
Anyway ... it's beyond my control now.
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Rule #34 in action, baby.
The local online community has been buzzing about this near-ripoff of one of Gat. Jose Rizal's masterpieces - Noli Me Tangere has crossed over to the BL/slash side. I say "near-ripoff" because this BL series doesn't contain the Noli storyline, but is similar in the sense that it involves detestable priests.
Since it's garnered considerable attention amongst many enthusiasts, I've been thinking about this (since I've got a lot of idle time now) - if I remember right, the phrase Noli Me Tangere is not an exclusive to Rizal's work. In fact, the Latin, which translates to "Don't touch me" alludes more closely to a conversation that happened with the just-risen Jesus and Mary Magdalene (John 20:17 NASB: Stop clinging to Me for I have not yet ascended to the Father ...).
Going back to the BL story, the two main characters (Michael and Gabriel Levi) have "intimacy issues", and I think this is where the Noli Me Tangere (phrase) comes in. They don't want to be touched. And if you've been in BL long enough, you've got yourself an instant storyline right there! I also think that the names of the twins makes more sense when "Noli Me Tangere" is alluded to the biblical reference. Obviously, Michael and Gabriel Levi compared to Gat Joe's Noli doesn't make any sense.
Ergo, I think most reactions about this is exaggerated (i.e. defaming the national hero's work to some BL/slash/porn). I respect Gat Joe's work, although I admittedly haven't read his two novels from cover to cover (I will, eventually!). But it isn't even close to the Noli, so I don't see what the problem is.
If there is a problem, it's this: NO HOT CHARACTERS.
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QUICKLY TARO TARO. I was lining up to order this at the canteen. The woman told us that there was a line, and I was properly lined up anyways, so it wasn't a problem. Then this kid who was before me tells me "Ate, may pila", and I became so indignant! I told him "Oo, nakapila ako, bakit? Pinapagalitan mo ako?" HAHAHAHAHA BULLY!!!!!!
If I had to relive my grade school days, I want to be the bully, not the one being bullied. Hahahahahahaha! That would be so cool!
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Conversations with Among Chancellor follows.
Among Chancellor: JC, you have no lipstick on.
Me: *ZOMG* *rushes to room and produces make-up kit*
Later, after lunch ...
Among Chancellor: JC, you have no lipstick on. This is the second time already.
Me: *ZOMG!!!!!!!* *rushes to room again and produces make-up kit*
What can I do? It wore off when I had lunch! XDDDD And I'm not even a make-up person to begin with!
Life goes on in Laguna, basically. I cannot afford to be let down by the theft that I'll compromise my work. Ammmfff, that's the spirit, JC! We're back in business!
The problem with wanting to get to work is this - I don't have my work with me. They're all in my PC in my office, which is locked down in the event that they'd like to launch a full investigation. This frustrates me beyond reason, for I absolutely hate being idle.
Anyway ... it's beyond my control now.
--- --- ---
Rule #34 in action, baby.
The local online community has been buzzing about this near-ripoff of one of Gat. Jose Rizal's masterpieces - Noli Me Tangere has crossed over to the BL/slash side. I say "near-ripoff" because this BL series doesn't contain the Noli storyline, but is similar in the sense that it involves detestable priests.
Since it's garnered considerable attention amongst many enthusiasts, I've been thinking about this (since I've got a lot of idle time now) - if I remember right, the phrase Noli Me Tangere is not an exclusive to Rizal's work. In fact, the Latin, which translates to "Don't touch me" alludes more closely to a conversation that happened with the just-risen Jesus and Mary Magdalene (John 20:17 NASB: Stop clinging to Me for I have not yet ascended to the Father ...).
Going back to the BL story, the two main characters (Michael and Gabriel Levi) have "intimacy issues", and I think this is where the Noli Me Tangere (phrase) comes in. They don't want to be touched. And if you've been in BL long enough, you've got yourself an instant storyline right there! I also think that the names of the twins makes more sense when "Noli Me Tangere" is alluded to the biblical reference. Obviously, Michael and Gabriel Levi compared to Gat Joe's Noli doesn't make any sense.
Ergo, I think most reactions about this is exaggerated (i.e. defaming the national hero's work to some BL/slash/porn). I respect Gat Joe's work, although I admittedly haven't read his two novels from cover to cover (I will, eventually!). But it isn't even close to the Noli, so I don't see what the problem is.
If there is a problem, it's this: NO HOT CHARACTERS.
--- --- ---
QUICKLY TARO TARO. I was lining up to order this at the canteen. The woman told us that there was a line, and I was properly lined up anyways, so it wasn't a problem. Then this kid who was before me tells me "Ate, may pila", and I became so indignant! I told him "Oo, nakapila ako, bakit? Pinapagalitan mo ako?" HAHAHAHAHA BULLY!!!!!!
If I had to relive my grade school days, I want to be the bully, not the one being bullied. Hahahahahahaha! That would be so cool!
--- --- ---
Conversations with Among Chancellor follows.
Among Chancellor: JC, you have no lipstick on.
Me: *ZOMG* *rushes to room and produces make-up kit*
Later, after lunch ...
Among Chancellor: JC, you have no lipstick on. This is the second time already.
Me: *ZOMG!!!!!!!* *rushes to room again and produces make-up kit*
What can I do? It wore off when I had lunch! XDDDD And I'm not even a make-up person to begin with!