#iba classical

[juliaknz]

JOHN HEJDUK THE KREUZBERG TOWER, 1988 Berlin - Kreuzberg, Germany Image 1 © Sofia Balters Image 2 © Hendrik Bohl

[bonyato]

DE DONDE SALIO EL DIGIPOSTEO MI QUERIDO AMIGO VIRTUALITO?? pregunto por un amigo (esta franquicia es mi infancia)

OMG NERONWRONERONWEROOOO7O FELLOW DIGIMОN ENJOYER HI HI HIIII !! 💖 Justamente vos sos de quien siempre me he acordado cada qe veía cualquier cosa relacionada a la franquicia before properly getting into it myself . I feel like we've come full circle(?)

GHWJRHJWHEHEHE ANYWAYS i started watching Digimоn Adventure relatively recently after some friends & I became interested in visiting the franchise (or, well— re-visiting, in their cases; 'twas my 1st time being exposed to the series in my case <"3) y  H E R M A N O  noexagero cuando digo que he pasado por Todo Un Arco De Desarrollo De Personaje viendo esta vaina i'm literally so unwell Y ESO QUE TODAVÍA NI LA ACABO‼️‼️HEAD IN HANDS, literal aún estoy en proceso de negación al respecto even now bc there's like No Way my attitude went from thinking it was so insane and off-the-wall I was sure I would only end up enjoying it ironically to being Deeply&Irreparably Emotionally Invested w/ it oVER THE COURSE OF 40 EPISODES 🗣

So, naturally, I've developed brainrot about it grins 😁

[littleeyesofpallas]

So there is a certain character type that I cannot for the life of me pin down a word for... It's yakuza adjacent, but often not explicitly part of the actual gangs. a kind of shady businessman, but not the overly clean and corporate type. sort of a scammer or a conartist or grifter, but not as small time as that sort of makes it sound? I want to say it's a look associated with loan sharks, but I can't quite substantiate that.... I swear it's a thing you see in the context of Japanese crime fiction all the time, especially set in the 80s or 90s, yet I can't really point to any characters that really fit the bill off the top of my head, as they're almost always background characters. Somehow the only one I can think to pinpoint is that one random villain-of-the-week in Kill la Kill?

The persona itself actually has a shocking amount in common with, like, the classic American used car dealer, especially on the east coast either around the New York/New Jersey tristate or down in like Miami, usually with a hefty bit of Italian or Jewish racism mixed in... The style though, the gold chains, the tacky superficial try-hard glitz and the pushy rough around the edges attitude, very self-made and informally educated businessman, surprisingly successful but still not really a "big" success, and just like this Japanese counterpart I'm thinking of, almost always technically in business with local organized crime without ever being "part of the family."

Like it's such a cliche that it's literally cartoonish, and it's funny how almost perfectly beat for beat the US and Japanese counterparts mirror eachother, except that the Japanese character type, as far as I can recall, isn't associated with used car dealerships,

anyway point is... That's what Marechiyo and his dad are supposed to look like. That and a bit of yakuza/delinquent in the case of his dad when he was younger. Notably his dad straight up has a punch perm in the present day, which was The quintessential yakuza look in the 80s. And his younger version seems to also have a perm but also a regent style pompadour that's a little more youthful delinquent aligned than outright criminal, and again a look that has become so cliche as to become cartoonish to the point of being a costume you can buy in a store.

Although whatever the hell Marechiyo has going on in the new hell arc, i cannot identify.

But it's interesting that it's a different kind of yakuza look than what Iba has going on. His dark shades, the tight perm, the laborer's bellywarmer, his zanpakutou being a tanto sticking out of it, the overall posture with the one shoulder out of his kimono, even that his sword is alternatively either a Yakuza style tanto tucked into a chest wrap, or a seemingly normal katana but without a crossguard is to evoke the classic yakuza image of using a shirasaya --a plain white wood sheathe with matching handle and no crossguard or wrap-- rather than a more traditional katana. And of course his dog-like loyalty to Komamura are all iconic stoic Yakuza romanticism. The hardboiled, honor-bound, manly-man ideal of the folklore-like reputation of the yakuza. The thing you'd see in countless old movies or pulp thriller style seinen manga, sometimes even published by yakuza family magazines themselves.

His mother also plays into this, even in her barely existent appearance in the MASKED databook, as she's a pretty distinct play into a very particular matronly character type, generally typifying either a proprietress of a traditional inn, a powerful samurai family matron, or a yakuza boss's wife --all kind of loosely overlapping and all drawing from traditional roles of a head of manor or estate.

I dunno where i was going with any of this. But between these character types and Kensei's biker gang thing, I think it's funny how much of Soul Society's classically japanese vibe is just organized crime. Even the general population of unnamed background shinigami lean into a very modern thuggish aesthetic

Also i don't know what to make of the idea that the Shihouin have endorsed the Omaeda family like this over the years, especially when they're role among the royale houses seems to be to safeguard various treasures and relics. Between that and apparently being at least two generations of heads of a division of the secret police, it's hard to imagine the Omaeda were just independently wealthy unrelated to all that.

[serene-faerie]

Gotei 13 Lieutenants/Squad Members as Aesthetics

Sasakibe— earl gray tea, thunderstorms, organized files, a tidy desk, sharp eyes, smiles that are rarely seen, undying loyalty, quiet evenings in the office, classical music, neat handwriting, edelweiss, tailcoat suits, puzzles, a wooden chess board, butter biscuits and scones, earned respect, lightning, a stern voice, an antique desk lamp, fountain pens, reading the newspaper, black-and-white movies, the smell of ink and papers.

Omaeda— rice crackers, being a big brother, protecting family with one's life, deceiving appearances, stacks of cash, a spiked iron ball attached to a chain, buying gifts for loved ones, ivy leaves, gold rings, stacks of gold ingots, giving piggyback rides, a grand mansion, lavish banquets, expensive cars, being smarter than how one looks, the smell of strong cologne, undying loyalty to one's superior and family, candies, men's magazines, lazy afternoons.

Kira— yellow carnations, rainy and cloudy days, writing haiku poetry, soft candlelight, a heart burdened with grief and regret, thick blankets, hesitant smiles, love for one’s friends, the smell of earth after rain, hot showers, a bowl of hot soup, leather-bound journals, cold hands, quiet laughter, working late at night, trusting reluctantly, loyalty to a fault, a cold and calculating fighter, a mug of warm green tea, grieving alone, drunk karaoke with friends, an organized workspace, appreciating the arts, painting with watercolours, listening to white noise, bearing burdens alone, the weight of guilt, sleeping peacefully after a long time.

Isane— shy smiles, neatly folding sheets and laundry, the smell of antiseptic, the hands of a healer, crying happy tears, gardenia flowers, collecting medicinal herbs, a strong knowledge of medicine, always carrying bandages, chamomile tea, gardening for fun, blue butterflies, open windows on a summer afternoon, a slow-moving ceiling fan, a soft-spoken voice, a graceful height, playing with one's own hair, always finishing work on time, short afternoon naps, a glass of fruit juice, secretly reading romance novels.

Momo— peach blossoms, a calm spring breeze, crackling fires, chamomile tea, the smell of freshly-baked cookies, baking desserts, always being organized, smiling to hide the pain, humming quietly to oneself, bread and peach jam, a shelf full of well-loved books, pure adoration, hands that tremble ever so slightly, reminiscing over the past, a quiet strength, thick wool mittens, fiery rage, april showers bring may flowers, always working hard, healing from the past, carefree laughter.

Renji— long hair as red as blood, stray dogs, fiery red sunsets, wolfish smiles, eyes that are both warm and fierce, hearty laughter, sun-kissed skin, sleeveless shirts, howling wolves, lifting weights at the gym, tribal tattoos, sleek sunglasses, heliotropes, tea with spices, heavy metal music, spiked collars, fingertips stained with ink, hot summer nights, strong and warm hugs, a strong sense of justice, wanting to do what’s right, giving a middle finger to the rules, late night talks, sword-callused hands that touch gently, a spirited warrior, loving with one’s whole heart, snake skulls, a strong and sultry voice, red lanterns, taiyaki, the smell of sandalwood.

Iba— intricate back tattoos, vintage sunglasses, bruised knuckles, oak trees, bottles of sake, a loud izakaya, the smell of whiskey and cigarette smoke, matsuri parades, the sound of taiko drums, playing cards, relentless ambition, a pack of wolves, burning the midnight oil, thyme leaves, a bowl of fresh ramen, drinking coffee at the work desk, men's magazines, a low drawling laugh, unwavering loyalty, whiskey on the rocks, an old ceiling fan, the sound of crickets at sunset, skipping stones across the lake, wood carving, polishing glasses, a pragmatic fighter, no-nonsense words, looking out for friends.

Nanao— thin glasses, floral furisode kimonos, a neat updo, tidy stacks of paperwork, elegant handwriting, early to bed and early to rise, a morning bird, the smell of lavender and rosemary, blue hyacinths, speaking in even tones, upholding the rules, firm glares, working in silence, a cup of green tea, romance novels as a guilty pleasure, meticulously keeping a journal, a small vase of flowers, a strict work schedule, simple dresses, a touch of makeup, floral-scented hand cream, a vast collection of classic novels, reading by candlelight, a hall of mirrors, hidden strength, smiles that are rarely seen, humming softly at night, graceful postures.

Shuuhei— motorcycle rides, leather jackets, late nights in the office, old newspapers, sharp scythes, playing rock music through headphones, leather wrist cuffs, messy hair, an old acoustic guitar, black coffee, the smell of mint and sage, friendly smiles, a lone desk lamp, never forgetting acts of kindness, trying to do what's right, drinking with friends, facial scars, strong arms, chin-ups in a door frame, a decadent voice, black chains, basil leaves, pinwheel fireworks, glasses of sake, forgiveness, grieving with friends, hands that are both strong and gentle, moving forward, unwavering resolve, early summer evenings.

Rangiku— long and wavy hair, infectious smiles and laughter, the golden hour shining past the curtains, carrying many shopping bags, red-bottomed high heels, an impeccable sense of fashion, cats, caring hugs, glasses of red wine, eyes that hold a touch of grief, lonely nights curled up in bed, getting lost in memories, purple hyacinths, cherishing mementos, the smell of designer perfume, citrus-scented hand cream, pink nail polish, glittering pink eyeshadow, rosy lip gloss, cocktail dresses adorned with sequins, fruity cocktails, warm bubble baths, silver jewelry, sparklers, dried persimmons, bottles of sake, handmade friendship bracelets, always being the life of the party.

Yachiru— a bowl of sweets, wandering through forests, a pink scooter, the smell of caramel, colouring books, finger painting, playing with sidewalk chalk, getting piggyback rides, catlike smiles, sneaking into hidden places, climbing trees, playful kittens, un-childlike anger, melon soda, konpeito, reading bedtime stories, having a fiercely protective father, eyes that are both innocent yet all-knowing, a plush teddy bear, glow-in-the-dark stars, white carnations, the smell of crayons, childish laughter, playful nicknames, strawberry milk, father-daughter relationships, unwavering faith in loved ones.

Ikkaku— bloodied knuckles, old bandages that need changing, a fiery glint of determination, arm wrestling, red eyeshadow, rough and strong hands, light-footedness, loud laughter, street fighting, bench pressing, an appreciation for beauty, messy handwriting, the smell of sweat and musk, spider lilies, wooden swords, a mug of strong beer, dusty streets, a fighting spirit, sleeping beneath a shaded deck on a blistering summer afternoon, buzzing cicadas, summer thunderstorms, windy days, wiping off blood from one's face, adrenaline rushes, the sound of classic rock music.

Yumichika— peacock feathers, neatly braided hair, glittery nail polish, sleek eyeliner, shimmering blue eyeshadow, a killer fashion sense, jewel-toned suits, rich brocade, the smell of lemon and bergamot, bloodstains on one's hands, silk kimonos, brilliant blue butterflies, elaborate cocktail drinks, soft skin, carefully applying makeup on another's face, manicured nails, eyes that gleam with purpose, purple wisteria flowers, keeping secrets, feathered earrings, orange scarves, secretive smiles, a teasingly lilting voice, airy laughter, soft hair, undying loyalty and friendship.

Nemu— smiles that are rarely seen, a soft-spoken demeanour, lithe and graceful movements, a cup of milk tea, braided hair, daisies, glass beakers, white lab coats, meticulously writing reports, always carrying a first-aid kit, a camera around one's neck, the smell of lilies, yellow sundresses, small high-heels, short skirts, quiet piano music, charm bracelets, a heart-shaped pendant, neat handwriting, surprising strength, always protecting loved ones.

Rukia— crisp winter mornings, dark hair, snowflakes caught in one’s hair, a fresh blanket of snow, white rabbits, a cup of hot ginger tea, the smell of peppermint and vanilla, eagerly watching soap operas on TV, playful smiles, rosy cheeks, yellow jasmines, thick wool scarves, elegant kimonos, a subtle touch of makeup, ice skating, a gracefully melodic voice, holding hands, a fierce and protective love, eyes as violet as the skies at dusk, the light of the full moon, doodling in notebooks, reading shoujo manga, friendship bracelets.

[celebratebleach]

I apologise for how long it took to post this, but a big thank you to everyone who participated in this year's BLEACH Anime Celebration! If you haven't already, check out this year's entries:

Day 1: Before the war / Stars / Teamwork

Before the war by @bigjumpervibes [fanart featuring Ichigo Kurosaki, Orihime Inoue, Sado 'Chad' Yasutora, Uryu Ichida, and Rukia Kuchiki] Stars by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring Askin Nakk le Varr] Stars(fanart) and Stars (fanfiction) by @toshiro-taichou [fanart and fanfiction feautring Toushiro Hitsugaya, renruki, Ichika Abarai, and Rangiku Matsumoto] Omaeda by badluckdog [fanfiction featuring Omaeda Marechiyo and Sui Feng]

Day 2: Warm tones / Scar / Underneath the sycramore

Scar by @bigjumpervibes [fanart featuring Shuhei Hisagi] Warm Tones by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring Askin Nakk le Varr] Scar (fanart) and Scar (fanfiction) by @toshiro-taichou [fanart and fanfiction featuring Toushiro Hitsugaya, Ichigo Kurosaki, and Hiyori Sarugaki] The Shinigami Women's Association by badluckdog [fanfiction featuring Isane Kotetsu, Rukia Kuchiki, Iemura Yasochika, Rangiku Matsumoto, and Momo Hinamori]

Day 3: An unlikely duo / Poem / The high school warfare

The High School Warfare by @bigjumpervibes [fanart featuring the Visoreds] The High School Warfare (fanart) and The High School Warfare (fanfiction) by @toshiro-taichou [fanart and fanfcition featuring oc] An Unlikely Duo by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring As Nodt and Askin Nakk le Varr] The High School Warfare by @jushiro-ukitake [fanart featuring Sado 'Chad' Yasutora, Tatsuki Arisawa, Orihime Inoue, Momo Hinamori, Rangiku Matsumoto, and Rukia Kuchiki] Yasochika by badluckdog [fanfiction featuring Iemura Yasochika, Renji Abarai, Rukia Kuchiki, and Ikkaku Madarame]

Day 4: Classic / Protect / Inspired by a song

Protect by @bigjumpervibes [fanart featuring Orihime Inoue and Neliel tu Odelshwanck] Classic by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring Askin Nakk le Varr] Inspired by a song (fanart) and Inspired by a song (fanfiction) by @toshiro-taichou [fanart and fanfiction featuring oc]

Day 5: Heart / Hobbies / Let’s discuss this over drinks

Heart by @bigjumpervibes [fanart featuring Riruka Dokugamine] Hobbies by @recurring-polynya [fanart featuring Renji Abarai, Tetsuzaemon Iba, Isane Kotetsu, Retsu Unohana, Momo Hinamori, Nanao Ise, Rangiku Matsumoto, Toushiro Hitsugaya, Kenpachi Zaraki, and Kaien Shiba] Heart by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring Askin Nakk le Varr] Hobbies by @toshiro-taichou [fanart featuring Toushiro Hitsugaya and ocs]

Day 6: Saihate / Animals / Battle

Battle by @toshiro-taichou [fanart featuring ocs] Animals by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring Askin Nakk le Varr] Battle by @bigjumpervibes [fanart featuring Yachiru Unohana]

Day 7: Always by your side / Betrayal / History

Always by your side by @jushiro-ukitake [fanart featuring Ichihime, Tatsuki Arisawa, and Kazui Kurosaki] Always by Your Side/Betrayal/History by @recurring-polynya [fanfiction feautring renruki] History by @bigjumpervibes [fanart feautring Shinji Hirako] Always by your side by by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring Askin Nakk le Varr]

Day 8: Hope / Vacation / In remembrance

In rememberance by by by @my0vershareworld [fanart featuring Askin Nakk le Varr x oc] Vacation by @bigjumpervibes [fanart featuring Gin Ichimaru]

If I have missed any entries, please tell me ASAP so I can add them here.

Depending on when the next cour is set to release, I may end up doing this event again. In the meantime, if you have any ideas for what we could do as a community to celebrate and create for BLEACH, don't be afraid the message me!

In the meantime, thank you again everyone!

[lightmelodyva]

Hijikata: I can't believe I was dragged into this. Iba: It's only for a little bit, Toshi. Hijikata: You are the one who dragged me into it... Sakamoto: Come on. It'll just be a couple hours. You don't want me to fail my project do you? Hijikata: I don't give a damn if you pass or not. I haven't done this in a while. Daichi: It's not that bad. You'll pick up on it pretty quick I think. Junichi: Yeah! It'll feel like the good old days! Hijikata: *sighs* Why do you sound like an old man? Iba: He's just excited. Besides, consider this a fun little break from studying Classical Literature. Hijikata: *looks over at Iba* How's the Crème Brûlée thing going, Hachiro?

Iba: ...

Iba: Don't bring it up...

[eurovision-revisited]

Birmingham 1998 Wrap Up

It's here! Modern Eurovision. Televoting! Voting drama! Fans in the audience! Dry ice and pyro! Vamping for two minutes on live TV while the winner gets changed! What a show, what a production. Even though the UK had already hit full snark when it came to Eurovision (as demonstrated by Ulrika), the BBC can still pull out all the stops when it comes to staging the event. Lots of lights, flags, intriguing postcards and an almost perfectly run show despite the anticipated technical meltdown. Bravo.

Italy had chosen a really interesting year to pull out of Eurovision - perhaps wisely waiting another 13 years to let all the changes settle down. The national finals are all over the place, but generally not of bad quality. It's a chance to try out new things and try to find a new formula. By the end of Eurovision 1998 what the formula might be is even more unclear, other than whatever Ireland had been doing in the mid 1990s - that wasn't it. In the end a brave internal selection won and gave Eurovision perhaps its most iconic winner up to that point.

It's the last time with an orchestra - much to the sadness of many. Showing the way things were going seven countries didn't use the orchestra at all in 1998, with two of those sending conductors anyway! There were some heated disputes behind the scenes with some delegations threatening last minute withdrawals, but these were ironed out. On the night you couldn't see the chaos that had been going on with the exception of Dana International's div-a-ttitude prior to receiving the trophy.

It's the first time with the on-screen watermark through each performance for the benefit of televoters across Europe. Who's performing? It's there on screen, even if you missed the postcard and title card at the start. Plus a full recap in performance order before the interval.

Was it a classic in terms of the songs? Well no. That's to be expected during a time of great upheaval. There's still the temptation to stick to what is know rather than take risks. And for those that did take risks, well they didn't always come off. The 2022 ESC Radio/songfestival.be had only six 1998 songs in the top 500 and none of those are in the top 100. One of those (Eu Cred) appears to be have made it into the top 500 as part of a campaign. It previously had only been 1305th. The glory years of the 1990s were past now and the brave new world of popularity and commercialisation were ahead.

The big question was could Israel, the IBA and Jerusalem build on the promising start provided in Birmingham. Where is this whole thing going..?

[grandes-santuarios-griegos]

ADIVINACIÓN EN DELFOS

La tradición oral y la literatura griega transmiten numerosas respuestas oraculares dadas por la Pitia de Delfos. Por ejemplo, es muy conocida la que cuenta Platón en Apología de Sócrates (21a), cuando Queréfano pregunta a la Pitia si existe algún hombre más sabio que Sócrates y esta contesta que no hay nadie más sabio que Sócrates. El oráculo de Delfos, cuyos orígenes se remontan a finales del s. IX a.C., se acabó convirtiendo en el oráculo más importante del mundo griego. Situado en la región de Fócida, en el centro del mundo griego, el santuario est�� dedicado al culto de Apolo y, precisamente, está cerca del monte Parnaso, donde la mitología griega ubica el hogar de las Musas, compañeras habituales de este dios. El elemento más importante del oráculo era la Pitia o Pitonisa, una mujer que se mantenía virgen y que era la encargada de manifestar el oráculo que recibía de la divinidad. Pero, ¿cómo se llevaba a cabo la adivinación oracular?

Las consultas al oráculo las hacían tanto las poleis como los individuos particulares, y las respuestas que se ofrecían jugaban un papel esencial en cuestiones tan relevantes como la fundación de colonias o la prestación de ayuda militar. La consulta se hacía en el adyton, la sala que sucede a la nave central de un templo griego. En el adyton del templo de Apolo se encontraban el ónfalo, que señalaba el centro del mundo, y un árbol de laurel, símbolo de este dios. Para obtener respuesta, el que preguntaba debía pagar una especie de peaje conocido como pelanos, que en un primer momento consistía en el ofrecimiento de una torta de sacrificio, de donde toma su nombre este peaje, para luego ser ya una contribución monetaria.

El proceso de consulta tenía varias partes. Primero, en un altar situado fuera del templo se ofrecía un sacrificio preliminar y luego se pasaba al interior del templo, donde se hacía otro sacrificio, depositando partes del animal en la trapeza o mesa de ofrendas situada en la entrada del adyton. Una vez realizados estos sacrificios, la persona que iba a consultar al oráculo era conducida por los intérpretes del oráculo a un espacio donde no podía ver a la Pitia, la cual, dentro del adyton, quemaba hojas de laurel y harina de cebada en el altar (hestia). Después, coronada con laurel, se sentaba en un trípode, entraba en trance y, poseída por el dios, emitía la profecía del oráculo por inspiración divina. Una vez que se expresaba el oráculo, los intérpretes (prophetai) eran los encargados de dar sentido y coherencia a las visiones fragmentarias que había anunciado la Pitia.

Así pues, el santuario de Delfos tuvo una importancia muy destacada no solo dentro del mundo griego, sino que también gozó de gran fama en reinos adyacentes como el de Lidia, en Anatolia. Heródoto (I, 53) nos cuenta que Creso, el rey de Lidia, preguntó al oráculo si podía hacer una expedición contra los persas y que la Pitia respondió que, si lo hacía, destruiría un gran imperio. Esta historia ejemplifica la ambigüedad de las respuestas oraculares dadas en Delfos y la necesidad de interpretarlas correctamente, pues las acciones de Creso sí que pusieron fin a un gran imperio, pero no al persa, sino al lidio.

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Bibliografía.

-Scott, M. (2017). Delphic oracle. Oxford Classical Dictionary. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.013.2080  

[normally0]

Harmony in Time’s Echo

Peter hates his own reverse,

Spooky squares that seem perverse.

German Lutz, a jump through time,

Now everything appears just fine.

The playful cat makes haste with glee,

To honor the delightful Spree.

Christine, the other half we know,

Held in symmetry, so we grow.

A classical tale of divine estates,

Short wit shines in our debates.

Through echoes of the past, we find,

A harmony of heart and mind.

#Peter #Reverse #SpookySquares #GermanLutz #TimeJump #PlayfulCat #DelightfulSpree #Christine #Symmetry #DivineEstates #Wit #Harmony #poetry #petercookarchitect #christinehawley

Peter Cook & Christine Hawley at Lutzowplatz, Berlin IBA

[benefits1986]

redwit***strawberry on top

Daddy A and Baby A remix is but a dream turned into a reality. EMS.

Isa sa mga perks ng grind from anywhere 99.9% is kasama na sa dailies ko kung nasa MNL house ako ay ang catch-up sesh featuring Daddy A. Tatay kong magaling, mas madaldal na ngayon instead of random usaps or mga usap na agit mode ako at siya. LOL. Minsan nga, para na kaming nasa pallative care facility pero wala naman pa siyang health condition na serious maliban sa tigas ng ulo niyang 'di umaayaw. Sample neto ay pag-check ng BP niya ng busog-lusog siya tapos nerbiyoso mode 10000000x wagdu naman. Hahahaha.

And so, isa sa bonding naman ay mga pop cult thingamajigggzzzz. LOL. Very recently, tinanong ko siya kung ang newest Vni song bang Cherriiii on TApppp ay oks sa pake niya. Aba, eto ang pakawala ni ser. Nak, parang narinig ko na sila e. Then, isip-isip siya kung sino bang artist ang resembling ang mga vnibabies. Napunta siya sa universe ni Geneva Cruz. Nak, katunog nila siya. Me: HUH? Weh. Tatay ko: Oo nga. Pakinggan mo. Hanapin mo sa Spotify.

Inutusan pa ako to prove his point. Ako naman, sige. Para matapos na. And then, boogsh. Hahahaha. Tatay ko: O 'di ba? Ngayon, inaayos kasi nila 'yung tunog. Iba pa rin ang original. Pero okay ang vni kasi iba na sila sa IspagetiPababa. Me: LUH. Audiophile yan? Hahahahahaha.

Side Note: Very oks 'yung recent pakawala ng Vnie babes pero bakit cherrieee? E mas relevant kung strawberry 'di ba? Mas Pinas. Also, I hate cherries e. And in fairness sa insight ng tatay kong pakitong-kitong, may similarities nga ang vibe and flow nina G. Cruz at Viniiiii. Siguro oks din kasi talaga mag-compose at mag-lyrics si Antiporda. Classic. OG.

Syempre, kinig kami sa mga kanta ni G. Cruz. Me: Dad, bakit kinakanta niya nga itong mga kanta niya e super bata niya pa noon? Parang pang-adult na masyado 'to a. Dad ko: 'Yan kasi uso nun. Saka, tignan mo, nak. Si G mag-isa lang. Mga vniiiii, marami sila. Iba-iba voice tapos mga damit pa nila. Me: Gusto mo lang kasi 'yung mga bata. Hahahahahahaha.

Kidding aside, isa 'to sa mga 'di ko inaasahang plot twist. Mas may sense na usapan namin ng tatay ko lalo na nung tumawid sa Other Side lola ko. Syempre, may agit-an modes pa rin kami lalo 'pag involved ang pagpapasyal niya kay Vici gamit si MatchaME. Hahahahaha. Nagtampo na naman kasi 'di kami magkasundo sa isang "upgrade" sa ngalan ng comfy levels ni Vici. LOL. Sabi ko, 'wag na 'wag na niyang ipasyal si Vici kahit kailan. HAHAHAHA. Nagtampo ng malala. HAHAHAHA.

Pero, syempre, after a few hours, sumubok na namang i-convince ako. Sabi ko, isakay na lang niya si Vici sa putok na putok niyang bikes. Ayaw daw niya kasi panget daw na may basket road bikes. LUL. Mali na naman mata netong mamang 'to, aba. Sabi ko, tumigil na siya at saka na lang niya ako lapitan, 'pag naayos na niya utak niya.

Bili na lang din siya kako ng sarili niyang foldie para kung ano mang upgrade gawin niya, wala na akong pake. Tumigil na siya pero for sure, kukulitin na naman ako neto 'pag tinopak siya.

Isa pang immersion ni dad ay ang uniberso ng redwit. Nas r/ era na kami. Pero syempre, FB pa rin go-to niya sa ngayon. Though, nasa inception mode kami kung saan, migration to redwit na ang next milestone. Kaso, baka naman kung anu-anong subredwits i-follow neto like kicks na 'di umaayaw. Tawang-tawa ako sa mga tanong niya kung AI daw ba ang isang post or VO. Opak. May character arc development na naman po tayo for threeee. Yasss.

Takang-taka siya kasi 'yung algo niya e baling-bali sa mga iniisip niya inside out. EMS. As an example, feed niya ngayon puro wonky Brompton. Opak. Upakan kita e. Nak, bakit may B na makulay. 'Yung parang Vespa na makulay. Ganda. Me: Lagot ka. Sign na 'yan benta mo na bikes mong full sus na solid sa bigat. LOL. Very good performance pero clunky. Dad: Puro ka clunky. Lahat clunky sa'yo.

Super thankful ako talaga kasi dad ko saka ako, laging pang-abot ang takada talaga namin. Parang kasama sa vitamins niya na i-agit ako. Hahahahaha. Kaya naman, hala sige. Hala bira. I try to tell him straight to his mala-pandesal fez na I NEED HIM pero naduduwal pa rin ako. Sabi niya na need ko siya mga utos sa life. Hahahaha. Tama naman siya diyan. Kaso, syempre, dynamics namin utilitarian though hindi na transactional. LUH. Mas may lalim na kahit sobrang babaw mga 101% of the time.

On the road to resolving dad ugh issues na tayo unti-unti. Not bad, at this age and time noh? Not bad at all. LOL. Abangan!

PS: Para tumigil na 'to sa pag-attempt ng belated namesake day gift, sabi ko ay magpa-dugo naman siya ng 65-inch Frame forda panooran outside MNL. Hahahahahaha. Tinanong niya ano raw 'yun saka magkano. Saksak puso tulo ang dugo siya e. Sabi ko, kung 'di lang 'yun, wag na lang. God bless.

[leebalonch10]

pribadong server ng Ragnarok 2024

Dito ang mga pribadong server ng Ragnarok 2024 na kilala sa Pilipinas noong 2023:

RagnarokPH

Isa sa pinaka-sikat na private server ng Ragnarok Online sa Pilipinas.

Kilala sa mataas na kalidad ng game play at community.

May malawak na database ng mga item, mob, at quests mula sa iba't ibang expansion ng laro.

Nagbibigay ng regular na update at event para sa mga players.

RagnarokRevolution

Kilala sa mataas na rate ng exp at item drop.

May maraming custom features at content na hindi makikita sa official na server.

May active at masigasig na community ng mga players.

RagnarokEmpire

Isa sa mga bagong private server na lumitaw noong 2023.

Nakatuon sa pagsasaayos ng game balance at pagtanggal ng mga bug.

May custom content tulad ng bagong jobs, maps, at boss monsters.

Dito ang ilan sa mga pribadong server ng Ragnarok 2024 na aktibo ngayon (2024-05-20):

Lightstar Ragnarok Online: Isa sa pinakasikat na pribadong server ng Ragnarok Online sa Pilipinas. Nag-aalok ito ng maraming custom features at events para mapagbigyan ang mga manlalaro.

Valkyrie Ragnarok Online: Isang pribadong server na nakatuon sa pagbibigay ng nostalgic at authentic Ragnarok Online experience. Naglalaro ito sa classic client at may ilang custom features.

Ragnarok Infinite: Isa pang popular na pribadong server na kilala sa mataas na quality of life at custom content. Gumagamit ito ng custom client na may maraming bagong features.

Ragnarok Exodus: Isa sa mga bago at rapidly growing na pribadong server. Nag-aalok ito ng updated content at gameplay, kasama ang custom job classes at events.

Phoenix Ragnarok: Kilala sa mahusay na server stability at community. May mix ito ng classic at custom content para sa isang unique na Ragnarok Online experience.

Marami pang iba, pero ang mga nabanggit ay ilan sa mga pinaka-malalaki at popular na pribadong server ng Ragnarok Online sa Pilipinas ngayon. Depende sa preference ng bawat manlalaro kung anong server ang pinakamahusay para sa kanila.

[sonyclasica]

HAUSER

CLASSIC II

El chelista de fama mundial HAUSER pone su arte y su pasión al servicio de una nueva selección de las más grandes melodías de la música clásica con el lanzamiento de su nuevo álbum Classic II, continuación del éxito mundial de Classic de 2020.

Consíguelo AQUÍ

Mira el making of de Classic II AQUÍ

Para su nuevo trabajo, que llega este viernes 19 de abril, HAUSER ha elegido y plasmado 18 melodías inolvidables con nuevos y reveladores arreglos, que fueron grabados con la Orquesta Sinfónica de Londres dirigida por Robert Ziegler. Para celebrar la llegada del álbum, HAUSER presentó la emotiva versión de la canción romántica "Kiss the Rain" del compositor y pianista coreano de fama internacional Yiruma. Escúchalo aquí.   Tras finalizar 2023 con el lanzamiento de su primer álbum navideño, HAUSER no da señales de bajar el ritmo en 2024, mientras se prepara para su primera gira en solitario por Estados Unidos esta primavera. La gira, que comenzará el 31 de mayo en el Hard Rock Live de Hollywood, Florida, incluye paradas en lugares emblemáticos como el Carnegie Hall de Nueva York, el Festival Ravinia de Chicago, el Ryman Auditorium de Nashville y el Orpheum Theatre de Los Ángeles. Las entradas para la gira estadounidense 2024 de HAUSER ya están disponibles en HAUSERofficial.com/tour.

FECHAS DE SUS PRÓXIMOS CONCIERTOS EN ESPAÑA

JUEVES, 1 DE AGOSTO DE 2024 - SITGES - JARDINS DE TERRAMAR

SÁBADO 3 DE AGOSTO DE 2024 – MURCIA– FESTIVAL MURCIA ON

DOMINGO 4 DE AGOSTO DE 2024 - CHICLANA DE LA FRONTERA– CONCERT MUSIC FESTIVAL

MIÉRCOLES 7 DE AGOSTO DE 2024 – MARBELLA– STARLITE MARBELLA

  "Es imposible equivocarse dándole al violonchelo una melodía bella y cantarina", dice HAUSER sobre su nuevo álbum. "¡Siempre hay muchas posibilidades de que suene incluso mejor que el original!"   En Classic II, que él mismo produjo, HAUSER se reúne con sus colaboradores creativos de Classic: el arreglista Robin Smith, Ziegler y la Orquesta Sinfónica de Londres. Con Smith, reinventó sus melodías favoritas con nuevos y elegantes arreglos para el violonchelo solista, quizá el más "vocal" de todos los instrumentos orquestales. Las melodías que eligió se escribieron originalmente para voz, piano, oboe o -en varios casos- orquestas sinfónicas enteras, desde la época barroca hasta nuestros días. El objetivo era hacer que estas melodías "cantaran" de nuevo en el violonchelo.   "Es un gran placer para mí", dice HAUSER, que define Classic II y Classic como sus "álbumes soñados". "Es lo que más disfruto en realidad: cuando vuelvo a mis raíces, al repertorio clásico. Cuando era pequeño, mi sueño era este: tocar con una orquesta increíble, en un buen estudio, con un buen violonchelo. Estas melodías son algunos de mis primeros recuerdos, cuando me enamoré de la música. Para mí es algo natural".   Classic II incluye dos melodías que cambiaron la vida de HAUSER.   El violonchelista escuchó por primera vez la luminosa "Canción de la Luna" de la ópera de Antonín Dvořák Rusalka cuando, siendo un jovencísimo estudiante de violonchelo en Londres, HAUSER fue elegido para tocar en una orquesta que acompañaba a la soprano Renée Fleming en el aria de una representación en el Palacio de Buckingham para el Príncipe Carlos. La música en sí impulsó tanto a HAUSER que la transcribió para sí mismo - "un momento crucial en mi vida", dice, que le enseñó cómo podía "cantar" el violonchelo.   Años más tarde, antes de que HAUSER lanzara su carrera como mitad de 2CELLOS, la conmovedora elegancia barroca del "Adagio" de Albinoni le sirvió de inspiración para adaptar la pieza como solo de violonchelo e interpretarla en un vídeo que él mismo montó. Lo publicó en YouTube, sin imaginar que iba a ser un gran fenómeno, consiguiendo unos 91 millones de visitas. En Classic II, se han recreado ambas obras para aprovechar la madurez artística de HAUSER y el suntuoso sonido de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Londres.   Cuando HAUSER publicó Classic a principios de 2020 -antes de la pandemia de COVID y del inicio de las turbulencias políticas mundiales-, el violonchelista dijo de la música: "Esto es lo que el mundo necesita". Sobre Classic II, afirma lo mismo y añade: "El mundo necesita esta música ahora, más que nunca".

[northiowatoday]

UNI Panther wrestling comes up short at Oklahoma State, 22-12

Parker Keckeisen STILLWATER, Okla. – Parker Keckeisen kept his undefeated record intact in a classic one-versus-two matchup, while Cael Happel notched his second top-ten win of the year on Friday night as No. 22 UNI wrestling fell short in a 22-12 dual loss to No. 5 Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Panthers picked up four wins against the undefeated Cowboys, but gave up three…

[swldx]

FEBC Manila 1157 9 Jan 2024

9795Khz 1156 9 JAN 2024 - FEBC MANILA (PHILIPPINES) in VIETNAMESE from IBA (FEBC). SINPO = 35222. Vietnamese, classical music, male announcer. Backyard fence antenna, Etón e1XM. 100kW, beamAz 270°, bearing 324°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 12552KM from transmitter at Iba (FEBC). Local time: 0556.

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Flavo Rosa at LBC: Samahang Tungo sa Patuloy na Tagumpay

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Ang mga negosyo na ang puhunan ay creativity at craftsmanship ay hindi madali. Kailangang mabalanse ang dalawang aspetong ito ng negosyo: una: ang passion at artistry na syang nagbibigay buhay sa mga produkto;  at, ikalawa: ang kumplikadong aspeto ng logistics na mahalaga para mapatakbo ng maayos ang isang negosyo.

Bagama’t maraming businesses ang tumutuon lang sa isang aspeto, napagsabay ang dalawang aspetong ito ng  Flavo Rosa, isang brand na kilala sa tradisyunal at de kalidad na Barong Tagalog. Sa tulong ng LBC Express, Inc. napapanatili ng Flavo Rosa ang artistic passion nila habang napapaandar nang maayos ang kanilang operasyon.

Ang Pagbuhay sa Isang Tradisyon

Ang lahat ay nagsimula sa pangarap ni Mrs. Mercedita Antenor Paraiso kung saan naging inspirasyon niya ang  hand embroidery at barong crafting ng Lumban, Quezon para maisakatuparan ang Flavo Rosa.

Sa layunin niyang  mapreserba ang kalidad at disenyo ng Lumban Barongs,  sinimulan niyang tahakin ang kanyang pangarap mula mismo kanyang sariling tahanan. Sa simula, nag-outsource lang siya ng mga materyales mula sa mga kilalang negosyante; idinisplay ang mga ito sa isang glass stand sa kanyang bahay; at, inalok sa mga kaibigan. Kalaunan, unti-unting nagkaroon siya ng kaalaman ukol sa negosyo; nakipagtulungan sa mga bihasang bordadoras ng Lumban; at, nagsimulang gumawa ng kanyang sariling mga materyales.  Sa paglipas ng panahon, napatunayan na napakahalaga ang konsepto ng partnerships upang yumabong ang kanyang negosyo. Kasama ang mga bordaderos ng Lumban, Laguna na kanyang tinuturing na “business angels,” naipakilala niya muli sa buong mundo ang traditional at classic barong designs.

Ang Pagpasok sa Digital Landscape

Tulad ng karamihan sa mga negosyo, ang Flavo Rosa ay tinamaan din nung kapanahunan ng COVID. Ang kanilang normal na operasyon, lalu na yung tradisyunal na paraan ng pagbebenta, ay sadyang naapektuhan. Ngunit sa halip na mawalan ng pag-asa, buong loob na tinanggap ng Flavo Rosa ang hamon at kanilang binago at inakma ang kanilang operasyon ayon sa tawag ng panahon.

Dahil sa pagbulusok ng e-commerce, sinimulan ng Flavo Rosa na mag-expand online. Ang pagbabagong ito ay naging daan para maging mas accessible sa lahat ang kanilang mga produkto at maipakilala ang kanilang mga barong sa bago at mas malawak na merkado. Ang kanilang digital presence ay nagmistulang virtual showcase ng kanilang mga obra para sa mga kustomer na nais na lamang mag-shopping online.

Naging matagumpay ang hakbang na ito para sa Flavo Rosa. Bagama’t maraming pangambang idinulot ang COVID,  naging malaki ang demand para sa kanilang mga barong. Karamihan dito ay mula sa mga magkasintahan na bagamat naapektuhan ang wedding plans ng COVID, ay nag-incorporate pa din ng tradisyonal na Filipino elements sa kanilang kasal.  Sa pamamagitan ng kanilang online platform,  natugunan ng Flavo Rosa ang mga nais ng kanilang customer at napanatili ang kabuhayan ng kanilang mga bordadoras sa gitna ng pandemya.

LBC: Ang Partner sa Pag-Unlad ng Flavo Rosa

Katuwang ng kanilang pagpasok sa e-commerce, naghanap din ang Flavo Rosa ng pinakaepektibong logistics partner para maihatid nang maayos ang kanilang mga barong na gawa pa naman sa mga delicate na materyales. Hindi ito maituturing na regular delivery dahil labis na pag-iingat ang kinakailangan para maibiyahe ang mga damit hindi lang sa ibang lungsod at siyudad kundi pati sa ibang bansa.

Ang suliraning ito ng Flavo Rosa ay natugunan ng isang courier na hindi lang bihasa kundi maaaring mapagkatiwalaan para sa napakaselan na kargamento. At ito’y walang iba kundi ang LBC..

Ang mahigpit na pamantayan ng LBC sa dekalidad na serbisyo ay nangangahulugan na bawat barong na kanilang ineempake at inihahatid ay kanilang lubos na inaalagaan. Isa lang ang kanilang layunin: ang masigurado na kapag natanggap ng customer ang kanilang order, ito ay nasa maayos na kondisyon at inaanino nito ang barong na nakita at napusuan nila sa Flavo Rosa website.

Ngunit ang dekalidad na serbisyo ng LBC ay hindi lang nakatuon sa routine deliveries. Isang insidente kung saan ipinamalas ng LBC ang kanilang dedikasyon sa serbisyo ay nang ginawa ng LBC ang lahat ng kanilang makakaya maihatid lang sa isang lalaking customer ang kanyang barong isang araw bago humarap sa dambana.

Pantay na Pagtuon sa Creativity at Efficiency

Ang tagumpay ng Flavo Rosa ay isang magandang halimbawa kung paano napapangalagaan ng isang negosyo ang kanilang traditional values habang sumasabay sa mga pagbabago na dulot ng modernisasyon. Bagama’t patuloy nilang ginagawa ang mga obra nilang barong sa tradisyunal na paraan, kinilala din ng Flavo Rosa ang importansya ng digital age sa pamamagitan ng pagbebenta online. Sa ibinigay nilang pagtitiwala sa LBC para sa kanilang mga logistical needs, mas napagtutuunan ng Flavo Rosa ang paggawa pa ng mga world-class na barong na kinikilala hindi lang sa Pilipinas kundi sa buong mundo.

Alamin ang buong kwento ng samahan at pagtutulungan ng LBC at Flavo Rosa: tunguhan ang https://www.lbcexpress.com/article/Continuing-Tradition-With-Flavorosa-And-LBC

Flavo RosaLBCLBC Samahang Tungo sa Patuloy na Tagumpay

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Like the Movies ni Laufey: Pag-ibig sa Media at sa Realidad

“I want a love like I've seen in the movies, that's why I'll never fall in love.” Ito ang lirikang kinanta ng personang naririnig sa akdang ‘Like The Movies,’ na isinulat ni Laufey. Kagaya ng karamihan sa kaniyang ibang gawa, masasabing ‘classical’ ang lirikang nakapaloob sa maikling kantang ito dahil sa pagkuha nito ng inspirasyon sa mga makaraan na ideya ng pag-ibig na makikita sa maka-fairy tale na pagtatagpo na inilalarawan sa kwento ng kanta. Base ang ideyang minimithi ng persona sa mga romantikong pelikula, na maiisip ding luma ang karamihan dahil sa kaakibat na tugtog na naroon sa kanta, ang maka-lumang jazz, at ang paglarawan ng persona sa sarili niya bilang ‘old fashioned.’ Maari ring tingnan ang kanta bilang isang akdang para sa mga ‘hopeless romantic,’ isang madalas na mapapansin na masasabi rin tungkol sa ibang kanta mula kay Laufey.

Maiksi ang akdang ito; binubuo ito ng dalawang taludtod lamang at ang mismomg koro na inulit ng isang beses. Sa unang berso, nagpapantasiya ang persona tungkol sa isang maka-fairy tale na kwento ng pag-ibig, kung saan masasalo siya ng isang lalake habang nasa isang silid-aklatan. Bukod pa nito, nagpapantasiya rin ang persona tungkol sa stargazing habang napapalibutan ng mga alitaptap. Mahusay na pinapakilala ng unang berso na isang ‘hopeless romantic’ ang persona na nais makaranas ng pag-ibig tulad ng ipinapakita sa mga pelikula. Makikita na lubos ang impluwensiya ng mga ito sa mga mala-eksenang senaryong pinapanaginipan ng persona, simple man pero nakakakilig. Sa ikadalawang berso naman, kumakanta siya tungkol sa senaryo ng pag-sayaw ng mabagal habang umuulan at nakangiti kahit nasa harap ng sakit o hirap. Pinapakita nito na hindi lamang nakaimpluwensiya ang mga pelikulang ito sa kanyang paraan ng pag-iisip sa mga masayang bahagi ng pag-ibig, kundi na rin sa malulungkot at mahihirap. Pinapakata ng bahaging ito na, basta magkasama silang dalawa, nagiging makahulugan ang manatili at mag-ibig parin para sa persona. Sa koro, inaamin ng persona na lubos ang impluwensiya ng mga romantikong akda at mga fairy tale sa kanyang karanasan sa pag-ibig, sabay sa pagkanta ng linyang “no one’s ever good enough” at “that’s why I’ll never fall in love.” Naiintidihan niya na masyadong mataas ang kaniyang hinihingi sa iba at hindi ito makakamit ng iba. Kahit na, pinipili niya ang obsesiyon niya sa itong pantasiya ng pang-pelikula at stereotypical na pag-ibig sa linyang “that’s why I’ll never fall in love.”

Nakakaramdam siguro tayo lahat ng impluwensiya ng panitikan sa persepsyon ng pag-ibig sa panlipunan, na pinapatibay naman sa pag-salamin at pagkuha ng depinisyon, perspektibo at ekspektasyon ng mga indibidwal mula sa mga pinapanood, binababasa, at pinapakingan na akda. Sa ganoon, bago pa mayroon tayong tunay na karanasan sa mga konsepto katulad ng pag-ibig, nabubuo ang ating pananaw mula sa larawang ito sa media. Dahil naman sa madalas at malawak na paglalarawan ng pag-ibig bilang napakahalaga ng mga sikat na media, madali makabuo ng obsesiyon mula sa unrealistic na mga kwentong ito, na maaring dahilan na masaktan ang sarili o ang iniibig kapag hinahanap na itong nilikha na bersyon sa realidad. Dagdag pa, masasabing nakakapagduda o maproblema ang larawan ng pag-ibig na ginuguhit ng maraming akda, classical man o moderno. Maari nitong i-romanticize at ipagmukhang normal ang mga masamang kalidad ng isang tao o ipagmukhang romantiko ang aksyong nakakahamak sa indibidwal. Maiisip ang mga tinuturing outdated na ngayon na pangyayari sa pelikula tulad ng Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, kung saan makikita ang pagbago ng Beast dahil sa pag-ibig at mapapanood ang masama at abusado niyang pagtrato kay Belle. Maalala rin ang mga eksena na umaamin ang isang tauhan sa iba at pinapahamak niya ang sarili na nakakatakot sa inaaminan, o kaya ang sobrang selos at obsesiyon sa iniibig ng isang karakter na pinapalusot sa tawa. Bukod nito, madalas pinapalitaw ang ganitong larawan na ‘she can fix him’ sa popular na medya, na pinapatawad ang mali ng isa at hinihikayat ang ikalawa na manatili at tiisin ang mali ng isa sa halip na umalis at respetuhin ang sarili. 

Importanteng alalahanin na, sa realidad, pinoprotektahan ng mga istandard na iniimpluwensyahan ng media ang mga tao sa madalas na nakakatakot at masakit na mundo ng pag-ibig. Sa lipunan natin ngayon, hindi naman bawal na magkaroon ng istandards at maghingi ng pagsikap sa sinisinta, yun nga lang, dapat tanggapin din natin na mahirap makahanap ng taong perpektong makakapasok sa mga istriktong istandard. Maaring maging dahilan ang lahat ng mga ekspektasyong ito, kung masasabing nagiging obsesyon na, na hindi natin makita ang ating iniibig bilang isang tao o maging dahilan na masira ang relasyon dahil sa sobrang pagiging di-realistiko sa ating hinihingi sa ating minamahal. 

Para sa mga ‘hopeless romantics,’ pati naman din sa mga media consumers, o tayong lahat: maraming makukuha sa pagmuni-muni ng persona, lalo na ang kanyang pag-amin sa kanyang obsesiyon. Masasabing maganda din na alam niya ang kaniyang gusto mula sa iba at kinikilala niya ang pinaggalingan ng kaniyang di-realistiko na larawan ng pag-ibig. Sa ibang salita, kilala niya ang sarili niya, na isang kalidad na mahalaga sa isang masaya na relasyon. Alam niya rin kung ano ang mahalaga para sa sarili niya- ang kaniyang persepsyon sa pag-ibig, at tama naman din na alahanin niya ang tunay na gusto kaysa idaan sa kompromiso at mainis siya na hindi nasusunod ang kaniyang pantasiya. Masasabi rin na hindi ikinabubuti ang pagkulong niya sa sarili na hindi subukang maranas ang hindi pumapasok sa istandard ng minimithing mala-pelikula na pagmamahalan, ngungit desisyon niya iyon na hindi naman humahamak sa ibang tao. Maiisip din na kung makahanap man siya ng taong gusto niyang subukang mahalin, dapat din magkaroon ng maayos na komunikasyon tungkol sa mga ekspektasyong ito dahil tao lang din ang bawat isa sa atin na hindi alam ang lahat at nag-iiba ang ating mga gusto.

Maaring pag-isipan ang ‘Like the Movies’ bilang isang kanta na nagpapalibot sa di-realistiko na ekspektasyon tungkol sa pag-ibig dulot ng pinapakita na depiksyon sa popular na media. Sa kanta, tinatanggap ng persona ang katotohanan na lubos na importante ang konseptong ito para sa kanya at nagiging hadlang na ang ito sa pagkaranas niya ng ‘ordinaryong’ pagmamahal. Sa huli, masasabing relatable ang inilarawan na persona, kung saan sinasalamin niya ang penomena ng pag-epekto ng media sa ating persepsyon sa pag-ibig, at, ang ating mga buhay.

Jónsdóttir, L. (2021). Like the Movies. On Typical of Me [Audio file]. Retrieved from play.spotify.com/track/1hUXDEqjNIIbfjTcaz3jzb