Looking Forward to the Day When Two Guys Can Just Kiss in Public

I was watching the video of Marsha Ambrosius' new song "Far Away", and I was shocked and happy to see that through her song, she is spreading the message of tolerance.  I won't be giving the story of her video away.  I will let you just check it out on Youtube.

Anyway, it reminded me of how careful Alberto and I always have to be when we see each other.  I mean, for straight people, they can just easily give their wife, husband, lover, mistress, kabit, one night stand, or whoever - a kiss on the cheek or on the lips, to say hello, or goodbye - and no one would care or take notice or take offense. 

But if two guys start kissing each other that way - all hell could break loose - and the heavens will open and swallow those two poor guys who just love each other and bring them straight to hell!!

Alberto and I always kiss when we meet but sometimes, when his officemates are there, he just gives me the eye and we just give each other a hug.  One night, after dinner, I remember, I was about to say goodbye to him and I was about to kiss him, and we realized we were in a taxi queue, so we just hugged each other instead.  Sigh! I wish I could just give him a kiss on the lips anytime I want.  And I don't mean those torrid French kisses.  Just a peck on the lips would do - like mwah!  Giving a kiss to say hello or goodbye are things straight people take for granted because they can do it without censure or shame or angry looks from people nearby. 

Anyhow, I still do kiss Alberto in public if I feel no one is watching.  But I'm looking forward to the day that I can do just that without fearing the wrath of intolerant people around me.

Movies I'm Looking Forward to During the US Summer Box-Office Season #1

Every year, usually around this time, I stay away from the local cineplexes as they release, one after the other, the big US box-office summer movies. I don't really go for action movies, unless it has a complex story to it or it's about a world war or it has Matt Damon or George Clooney.

Anyhow, I did watch Thor because my friends wanted to watch it. It's a kids movie. Of course! It's Marvel comics. But still not to my taste.

I did find a movie which I am eagerly looking forward to. It's by Woody Allen. It's entitled Midnight in Paris. Looks very interesting! Hope it reaches the Philippines though....

Feeling The Pinch

I know I live a charmed life albeit a comfortable one but as I told Alberto, I'm also feeling the pinch, brought about by this continuous increase in fuel prices.  Alberto told me though that it's the same everywhere and people are just going to have to adjust to the rising prices.  The pinch is really felt most in my daily gas rations.  I normally just put 300 pesos - about US$7 into my tank everyday and nowadays, that is not even enough!  And I don't even go far.  I just stay within a 10 kilometer radius - except for Spanish class days which are just twice a week.  My favorite brownies in Mrs. Fields also cost more now.  They increased their prices by almost 10%!  Movies have now reached 200 pesos a pop!  Still cheap here though because in HK, the movies I watch reach almost 500 pesos.

Well, I just try to be frugal to the best of my ability and not spend when it's not really needed.  That way, I can still watch the concerts or shows that I like.

Movie Review: Thor - Nordic Mythology with Spectacular Special Effects

When the credits rolled in and the name of Kenneth Branagh came up as director of the film, I was not surprised.  There was enough Greek-style mythological drama on screen (although Thor is obviously Nordic mythology) that could rival any opera or betrayals on a grand scale.  Branagh, who is more known for directing Shakespeare productions has injected a story into this hulk of a movie and it's the classic interplay of son betraying fathers and fathers condemning son to oblivion and a sibling rivalry to rival any Judy Ann teleserye.  Add to that some funny moments in the script, playful flirtation between Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman's characters and a splendid kingdom in the sky made even more grand because of the dazzling special effects - and you have a hero that welcomes the US summer box-office season.  As my cousin said, he was watching it because it had the buzz.  Normally, I stay away from summer box office movies, but I realized, life is too short not to have some fun once in a while.  I actually left the theater feeling like a 13-year old boy who's had his video game fix. Zap this, hammer that, zing this, whack that!!  Just enjoy the ride! 

By the way, my cousin said the 3D version gave him a big headache!  The 2D version was already dazzling in itself, God forbid what flies into your nose if you watch the 3D version.  Really, Hollywood just wants your money.  Stick to the 2D.

Mi Diario Español: Mayo 3, 2011

Hoy, me he despierto tarde y he perdido la misa a las dose.  He ido al banco para puedo depositar el sueldo de Cher pero su número de cuenta esta equivocado.  Entonces, tengo que la mandar un mensaje de texto.  Me dice que el número es correcto pero el terminal no lo aceptar.  Me da el número de cuenta de su madre.  Voy lo a depositar mañana.

He jugado con Laura en la tarde.  Hemos asistido la misa a la seis.  Laura es educado.  Despues esa, he ido a FF para asistir a lanzamiento de los nuevos estrenos.