J101 Dolly

Course: BS Geology Favorite book: This one has to be "The Bridges of Madison County". Genius. Just pure genius. Not that I'm putting Robert James Waller on an inexplicably high pedestal. It's just that the book itself is so beautifully crafted, every passage (especially the ones near the end) demanded that tears be literally spilled from my eyes. And the plot, the hiding and the eventual death of the other, has a universal undertone to it that relates to my own situation (which I am not in any appropriate media to discuss about and yes, I am gay) thus fueling my wails. Favorite movie: "The Normal Heart" This ones originally an autobiographical play by the very Larry Kramer but through Murphy's directing prowess and Ruffalo's stellar performance, this revival may just have surpassed the original. There was never a moment I paused (R.I.P. Bladder). The abrupt but eye-friendly scene changes, the seamless play of frames, the uncanny ability of the whole film to capture its viewers in its skillful technicality, all these were components of Murphy's masterpiece. The story is, by default, superb. The script, supreme. Every detail, actually. And all these praises because my eyes almost bled. (I truly believe that crying is the highest form of emotion.) Favorite media practitioner: Alfonso Tomas Araullo. Once again, I'm gay. Kidding. I really like how multi-faceted he is. How he seems to incorporate excellence into almost every field is bewitching. He's like a god, only hairier. Facvorite music scene: Beyonce!!! Queen B. It has always been a dream of mine to be one of her back-up dancers. Or take that up a notch-- to be like her. How her lungs keep themselves sane after all the dancing and/while singing. Among all other pop superstars, she dances like crazy and sings like a goddess on and off stage. Some can only do one and it even requires technical assistance or a myriad of dancers or at worst, both. Favorite meal: Sisig. Pardon my unhealthy choice but it is yummy. Hobbies: Anything that requires smiling. Oh, and talking.