my (new) preciousessssssssss

got me three spanking new absolute sandmans! volumes 2-4, christmas (and birthday) gifts from my college friends. weeeeeeeeee! 

RIP Michael Crichton

Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton passed away on Tuesday, November 4, after his battle with cancer.

He was 66.

:c

from http://www.michaelcrichton.net/

In Memoriam

Michael Crichton

1942 - 2008

Best-selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 4, 2008 after a courageous and private battle against cancer. 

While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us -- and entertained us all while doing so -- his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget. 

Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand. 

He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world. 

Michael's family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time. 

A private funeral service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public.

THE US ELECTIONS COVERAGE GOES STAR WARS!!

oh... my... god...

princess leia has invaded us national television!!

i thought she was going to say "help me, obi-wan kenobi. you're my only hope" -- but that's not obi-wan she's talking to... that's wolf blitzer!! and the girl is cnn's jessica yellin -- reporting live -- via HOLOGRAM!!!

technolust...

apple's latest macbook... (drool...) 

trese: unreported murders

waahuuu! just got me a copy of the latest TRESE digest, "UNREPORTED MURDERS"

while i've already read the online issue's on budjette's website -- i must say that there's no replacing the issues on good, ol' paper.

(mental note: stop self from checking out the online issues)

and i read from the sunday inquirer magazine -- where they featured budjette and kajo (and alexandra of course) -- that the 3rd digest will be out soon.

can't wait!!

RIP Zorayda Sanchez

i felt sad when i learned of the news that zorayda sanchez, comedienne and 80's icon, passed away yesterday.

she succumbed to her battle with breast cancer, an illness she was diagnosed of only last year.

she was 57.

i still remember her portrayal of the ugly, funny but strong woman.

she always cracked me up -- especially in the movie petrang kabayo.

i think it is a testament to her character that she chose to bear her last year in dignity -- away from the spotlight.

rest in peace, zorayda -- you made this world a happier place.

my new babies!

it's three AM as i write this.

just finished helping my spitz, chuckie, deliver her first litter of pups.

she gave birth to two beautiful black female pups -- her offspring from mating with our dachshund, happy.

i was sick with worry over how me and my housemates could manage to get chuckie through her labor pains.

we never had any experience with helping dogs give birth.

thankfully, everything panned out ok -- except for one moment when the first pup's head got stuck as it was coming out of chuckie.

now i'm just curious as to how our two "dachs-spitz" would look like as they grow up. the first pups has long legs (like her mom), and a long body (like her dad).

the second pup looks like a dachshund through and through.

anyway, it's time for me to rest. 

chuckie sends everyone her love.