DESCRIPTION instead of DEFINITION

a craftivity of my mind's thoughts
a synopsis of some special experiences
an aftermath of joys and struggles
and a piece of the world within me

the name is IVY
an unimportant fact

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“this is called fun filming”
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now playing-9/o1/2oo9
Monday, August 31, 2009 || 2:48 PM


when i'm with you
--faber drive--

Yeah, we've had our ups and down
But we've always worked them out
Am I ever glad we've got this far now
Still I'm lying here tonight
Wishing I was by your side
'cause when I'm not there enough
Nothing feels right

written at breaking dawn
|| 1:20 PM

I missed blogging. Two days are long enough. I just can't resist it.

My body's horribly sore right now. My feet hurt. My back aches. My hip throbs. I could barely move. It's like I've been lifting a 200-pound turbo lyre all my life. But even so, the lift was great. We may experience a 'couple' or even a 'thousand' choreography repetitions, but I had fun rehearsing. Despite the scorching heat penetrating our supple skin, burning it 'till it turns red hot, Mr. Sun is still an ignorance. There's more time for stories and laughs. That's the best part of the sacrifice.

Bantay is still the same - still the childish, innocent, pitiful, annoying, pup that would make you burst in tears for laughing at his weird, jokeable actions. Compañero #1 are in good terms again with Compañero #2. Effect, they are frequently seen exchanging boisterous yet friendly arguments to each other. The three of them are a clash of humor when combined. They're my daily dose of the best medicine for one's health - laughter.

On the other hand, Mojojojo is still lonely. I think he's quite depressed. He's green-eyed. He told me so. To calm him down, I always give him assurance to talk things over. He just misses sparring with the 'girls'.

She's amazing. Bumbum never leaves me. I enjoyed being with her, again. Thanks Bumbum!

Emblem A & B - I'm worst at it 'cause of vague memorization and strenuous exhibitions.*urgh!* Fortunately, I got C by heart. *smiles;)*

Hmmm...

1 day to go and I still haven't thought of something.*curses!* I'd better just wait for some miracle. Maybe God would pity me and kindly give me wisdom eventually.

I'm quite enthusiastic for today, ready for action again, and I owe it to Him. Thanks Bro!

[Not a page has been turned. Not a word has been read. I'm doomed!]

paulit-ulit na lang
Saturday, August 29, 2009 || 6:20 AM

He's blaming himself
Quite humble of him
I know, he's naturally like that - SUPERkind
For all the setbacks, he was not discouraged
For all the disappointments, he haven't given up
He pursues eventhough every thing that's happening is against him

I don't know if he has a brain defect or what
It's an unbelievable display of martyrdom in my perspective
And in this generation, practicality is the one that's mostly needed
In able to survive the topsy-turvey situations on planet Earth

You're amazing
I admire you
Stay that way
Perhaps, HE has a reason.

We'll just have to wait.

i'll meet you there
Thursday, August 27, 2009 || 6:58 AM

I'll have to agree. I LOVE the rain too!

[kahapon hanggang ngayon]

Ano nga ginawa ko kahapon? [hmmm..] Ahhh! Actually, katatapos lang ng NCAE namin. Asking kung kumusta??hm. Aus naman. Average. Hindi kadalian at hindi rin naman kahirapan. (Pero hindi naman makakapasa!hha) Ipapasa-Diyos ko na lang ang lahat. Basta ang alam ko, ginawa ko ang best ko. Period!

Matapos noon, nagmukmok ako sa loob ng SG room. Wala kasing kasama kaya ayun, emo na naman. But not for long, kasi isa-isa ng nagsidatingan ang beloved friends ko. Masaya na naman ulit ang hapon ko! Naghihintay lang naman kaming pumatak ang alas singko sa orasan. Kailangan mag-ensayo para sa banda. AJA!(quoted from my BFFc;)

Alas siete na ng gabi nang matapos kami. Kapagod naman, pero masaya!weee!Na-eenjoy ko kasi ang panahon kapag nasa banda ako. Hindi ko alam kung bakit.;)

Bagsak na naman katawan ko sa kama. Parang isang sakong bigas yung nakadikit sa likod ko. Well, hindi ko nga naman masisi ang ibang tao sa backache ko. Eh, para na rin kasing isang sakong bigas ang dala-dala ko sa bigat ng school bag ko. Take note, everyday pa yan!:))

Nagpa-alarm ako. 12:30 ng umaga. Kailangan kasing magreview para sa isang pagsusulit - isang pagsusulit na hindi ko naman masyadong sineryoso these past days, kaya ngayon, gusto kong bumawi. At ayun na nga, natulog na ako - mahimbing ang aking pagtulog. Nang di inaasahan...WAAAHHH! 5:30 a.m. NA!(hha) Natawa na lamang ako sa sarili ko. Para akong earthworm. Hindi magkamayaw sa pagmamadali. Therefore, hindi ako nakapag-review. Pero sabi ko, ayos lang naman. Sa school na lang ako magbabasa. And it was so.

Hindi ako masyadong pressured ngayong araw. (Actually, matagal na) Hindi lang talaga magkatagpo ang landas ng Slytherin at ng mga subject teachers namin. Blessing in disguise ang tawag ko roon. Binigyan ako ni Lord ng oras para makapagreview. Thanks Bro!

Moment of truth. Matapos tumunog ang 5pm bell, madali kaming pumunta sa malamig na 'contest room'. Naabutan pa nga kami ng isang guro sa hindi-ko-malamang asignatura. Masyado siyang matanong. Nainis tuloy ako. But anyways, hindi siya ang topic. Dumating na ang quizmaster namin and after 15 minutes or so...Congratulations!May diploma na ako!Tapos na ako sa kursong BSP (Bachelor of Science in Population).

Hihintayin na lang namin ang resulta. Hindi na ako umaasa. Delikado na kung biglang mapahiya.

Na-miss ko bigla ang banda kaya dali-dali akong sumali sa practice. Unfortunately, hayun lang ako kumukopya ng mga notang hindi ko naman naiintindihan. Basta kopya lang ako nang kopya. Ma-gegets ko na rin yan...soon. Taliwas ito sa paniniwala ni Bantay. Inaway niya ako sa kalagitnaan ng aming ensayo. Nagtampo tuloy ako. Bad kasi siya. Kahit joke yun, masama pa rin sa loob. Wala kasing 'wafer' kaya naging ganun. Ang sama tlga.*HMP*

Malakas ang ulan ngayon kaya ang saya sa pakiramdam. Malamig at saka madilim pa. (awooo!hha)

Sumabay naman sa panahon si Mojojojo. Cold siya ngayon. Miss niya na raw kasi ang powerpuff girls. Iniisnob na raw kasi siya nung mga cute na superheroes. Eh hindi niya rin naman masisisi ang girls. They're busy rin naman trying to save the world.;)

Sa kasalukuyan naman, simultaneously, may nanyayaring gyera at larong 'figure it out'. Yung gyera, madugo, malala, malupit, marahas. Lahat na ng violent adjectives pwedeng iincorporate sa nasabing war of the worlds. Yung isa naman, naaaliw sa pagpapahula. Yung humuhula naman, masyadong nang nahihirapan pero ayaw pa ring sabihin nung nagpapahula kung ano yung pinapahulaan niya. Baka raw kasi bumaligtad ang mundo pag nagkataon.

HAAIII!. Hindi ko na alam sa mga taong ito. Nakakalito. Pagod pa naman ako sa mga sandaling ito. Para matapos na ang lahat, isa na lang masasabi ko. Lahat ng taong nabanggit at naextra sa mga pangyayaring nasa post na 'to, mahal ko. (Sus!naniwala naman kayo agad!:])
[Sure ako, lalabas na diyan yung mga taong sobra ang sensory nerves];p

*baker's dozen*[thirteen]

huwag mo akong utakin
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 || 2:42 AM

in formal English...'dont mind me'

I could already smell our dinner for tonight - fried porkchop! Well, in that case, I'd better eat something else. Too much cholesterol is bad for our health. Besides, I feel pitiful for those piggys. I'm not that of a pork-eater anyway. Chicken's my favorite!YUM!

We're dismissed early for today 'cause we'll take the NCAE tomorrow. Speaking of which, I happen to discover that due to some intimidations, DepEd is planning to postpone the examination. I don't know for what reason it was. I just woke from my deep siesta when I saw it on TV. Well, I don't think that it would still be possible to suspend the NCAE. Everyone are prepared and the seniors have worked hard for this. They can't just stop it. Pero sila na ang bahala. They're in-charge anyway. Following Sec. Jesli Lapus' orders is top priority. Basta ako, sasagot lang naman ako - answer the questions the best possible way I could.

I loved my sleep awhile ago. Nothing - just saying!

I have this friend. She's troubled. She asks advice from me but I told her I ain't the best person to talk to. I'm an under achiever in counselling. I am the one who needs to be counselled. Conflicts just turn to larger problems when I'm the one suggesting, so I rather chose to keep my mouth shut. But rest assured, I won't leave this kikay girl hanging. She gets vulnerable when confronted with these sort of situations:)

I'm worried or rather, scared. I have this big thing to face but I'm not handling it seriously. URGH! I hate these kinds of games. I hardly win. I need luck.

I went home with my bestfriend today. Well, I just missed old times. We barely communicate and hang around together. Some of which are my happiest moments. I hope we'll have more time doing these stuffs 'cause I'll badly miss them by the time we go to college. (too much drama eh?)

I have to scadoo for now. Still have to pass that career test. Don't wanna die poor. Need to strive hard for my future family. [giggles*]

*fuddy-duddy*[an old-fashioned and foolish type of person]

and then you'll understand the way I feel inside
Monday, August 24, 2009 || 6:48 AM

What a LIGHT day! I could almost fly!

I don't know what had just happened to me but I liked it. It had been so long that I once felt like this - simply HAPPY.

Arysa and I can't get enough of the HP novels. It's really an amusement to have a seatmate who's your 'ka-vibes' especially in hobbies. We're addicted. Sharing stories with her just completed my day!Thanks Aya!

My eyes nearly crossed seeing dozens of checks and letters on the board over and over again. We spent the whole day correcting our simulated NCAE papers and fortunately, my results weren't that bad. Needs improvement for short. I just wish that wisdom would be showered upon me by the Almighty on exam day. There isn't room for failure this time 'cause I don't want to add to the country's increasing unemployment rate. [bad for my alma mater's image:)]

Instead of reviewing, umiral na naman ang kapasawayan ng Slytherin. We watched some films; and one of which the whole class enjoyed wwwwooohhhh!-ing, aaahhhh-ing, & screaming to in chorus, was 'TOM-YUM-GOONG'. (sabi nga ni Krizzia, pamblog daw) I tell you, this movie is INTENSE! I hardly endured its fight scenes. Compared to the Philippines' 'Isang Bala Ka Lang' or 'Joaquin Bordado', this is a lot more action-packed, more of martial arts to be precise. It's actually a Thai movie with elephants![cute Korn! poor Por Yai:(] But not after seeing this bone-cracking, ligament-stretching, and tendon-breaking film that you'll feel blessed you're not the main actor. However, it still appeals to the viewers' emotions as it was mainly about zoological affection and friendship. It's dramatic too you know!:p
I hope all of us are like Kham - forgets the burdens & weights he carries and just keeps on flying, jumping & fighting unexhaustedly just anytime, anywhere, regardless of who and how many he faces.

You? Are you feeling light enough? Try to fly then. We'll reach the skies together.:)

just what i'm looking for
|| 5:33 AM

* didn't like my previous posts so i'm erasing them*

Saturday.

'Bilang kabayaran' we have to attend Saturday classes to fill up the year's required number of school days. Yes, as hurtful & irritating as it may sound, we have to. I always look forward to Saturdays, including Fridays. They only mean one thing to me - long hours of rest and sleep. But for now, they would have to mean 'school' for four straight weeks. I may miss sleeping but then, having another day in school; another chance in being with my classmates and friends is much more worthwhile.

Sunday.

I woke up early to the ear-popping sound of my phone's alarm. I wanted to accomplish many things today so I tried my best to get my body separated from my cushiony bed and have myself unwrapped from that cozy blankie. After nibbling on some of my favorite purple grapes, I turned the PC on. Next thing I knew was that it's time for dinner already. It seemed like I engaged myself tirelessly in the blogging world. Well, you can't blame me. I just love it!

Prom Night.


I just watched "Prom Night" last Sunday morning. Yeah, this movie shouldn't be underestimated for its seemingly cheesy plot. The fear factor is present throughout most of the parts of the movie and I can’t understand why anybody hasn’t come up with the idea of making a horror movie about a prom night before. It’s perfect! The happiest day of a teenager’s life, or at least the popular ones, turn to the worst. An obsessive maniac killer out for a 16 year old girl and all her friends. But this time he does not have a rain coat and a fish hook.Watch it! And experience a night to die for!:)

happy NINOY aquino day!
Thursday, August 20, 2009 || 7:23 AM

"I return from exile and an uncertain future with only determination and faith to offer - faith in our people and faith in God." ~ Benigno Servillano Aquino Jr.

26th Death Anniversary of "The Greatest President We Never Had"
August 21, 2oo9



"The dice of fate has been rolled, and each of us has been assgined a role to play. Ours is to keep lighting the beacon-light of unity for those who have lost their way. Ours is to articulate the fervent hopes of people who have suddenly lost their voices. Ours is to adopt the solid stance of courage in the face of seemingly hopeless odds so that hope, no matter how dim or distant, will never banish from sight."

~ Cory Aquino's better half

happy 32nd!
|| 7:19 AM


HAPPY MONTHSARY CHOCOHOLICS!!!
august 21, 2oo9
love you all! thanks so much!
:@)


happy 3rd!
|| 7:15 AM

HAPPY MONTHSARY MCDO!
:p




last song syndrome-8/2o/o9
|| 7:04 AM


"hot air balloon"
owl city

We wrote a prelude
To our own fairy tale
And bought a parachute
At a church rummage sale

And with a mean sewing machine
And miles of thread
We sewed the day above L.A.
In navy and red

We wound a race track
Through your mom's kitchen chairs
And fought the shadows back
Down your dark basement stairs

I lit a match, then let it catch
To light up the room
And then you yelled as we beheld
An old maroon hot air balloon

I'll be out of my mind
And you'll be out of ideas
Pretty soon
So let's spend
The afternoon in a cold hot air balloon
Leave your jacket behind
Lean out and touch the treetops over town
I can't wait
To kiss the ground
Wherever we touch back down

La la la la la laaa
La la la la la laaa

We drank the Great Lakes
Like cold lemonade
And both got stomach aches
Sprawled out in the shade

So bored to death you held your breath
And I tried not to yawn
You made my frown turn upside down
And now my worries are gone

I'll be out of my mind
And you'll be out of ideas
Pretty soon
So let's spend
The afternoon in a cold hot air balloon
Leave your jacket behind
Lean out and touch the treetops over town
I can't wait
To kiss the ground
Wherever we touch back down

I'll be out of my mind
And you'll be out of ideas
Pretty soon
So let's spend
The afternoon in a cold hot air balloon
Leave your jacket behind
Lean out and touch the treetops over town
I can't wait
To kiss the ground
Wherever we touch back down

blah...blah...blabbers
|| 6:27 AM

"ayowkow ng surkels!*HMP!"

"kahit gusto ko mapag-isa, ayaw ko rin namang iniiwanan ako." ----> :(

"hindi ko na makita.malabo na"

"iyan ang napala mo!bad ka kasi!weh!"

"whahaha!it's joke time![weird.napaka-absurd niya naman tumawa...kami tuloy ang napapahalakhak sa kanya.hha."

"weh!emo ka naman.umalis lang ako sandali, ganyan ka na.o ayan ha, nabigyan na kita.happy?"

"wag ninyong pagtawanan.as if naman kasi hindi kayo dumaan sa ganyan.pero kung hindi, ayos lang.(hha.JOKE!)"

"ikaw naman, wag mong ikahiya itsura mo.be PROUD! c God ang may gawa sau eh."

"at ikaw naman, umayos ka!porke't iba na lahat, ganyan ka na!hm.bahala ka.ikaw rin magsisisi sa huli!"

"nag-aayos naman ah.ginagwa na nga ang lahat.ikaw kaya pumalit sa posisyon ko para malaman mo kung gaano kahirap yung ganito!"

"hm.wala ako masabi eh.ang weird.ikaw??anything to say??"

"knock, knock. who's there? [secret...] (hha!)"

"nagpapaalala lang naman...:p"

"mabuti na lang. kasi kung hindi, baka tuluyan na akong maparanoid sa'yo!hmp!"

BANAT for the day:
boy: tapos ka na ba sa exam?
girl: hmm..patapos na rin.bakit?
boy: pagkatapos mo dyan, baka pwede...ako naman ang sagutin mo.
girl: [waaaahhh!!! kilig!]
background people (extra): aayyyyiiii!

stupid girl!
Monday, August 17, 2009 || 5:01 AM

SILENT DAWN
There she was - quietly gazing at the lime green fields, savoring the refreshing breeze of the daybreak rushing through her hair. She's clueless of what will happen or perhaps a little scared of what awaits her day.
BUSY STREETS
People coming from all directions pass by her. Each has his/her own business to mind, and luckily she has some of her own too. No time for chit-chat, no chance for play, all are busy for today.
PERPLEXED PSYCHE
Things are a bit messed up in her mind right now. She doesn't know what to do. She's confused.Should it be this or that? Is this right or not? Either way, she can't answer them. Time is fatal. Both of them engaged in a race for freedom, peace, and success. People are threatening, but then, she's vulnerable.
ZERO PERCENT
She got nothing. Just when she thought everything's okay, the big emptiness suddenly emerged from nowhere. Expectations were too high that's why she fell badly when she slipped. Disappointment now conquers her heart.
QUESTIONED COMMITMENT
What does she really like? It's really hard choosing between things you both like - and she's very much affected by this. She's indecisive but her hopes are still high. She strives harder. Her performance proves it.
LATE NIGHT TANGO
The golden sun is now hiding and the silvery moon tries to show up and glow among the dark, velvet skies. As the king of the skies lowers down, so is her esteem. She felt a small throb in her fist-size muscle and somehow, a signal went from her heart to her brain. That throb is still a mystery. Fretting isn't the best way to do it. Tomorrow is another day to dance again with the stars.

last song syndrome-8/16/o9
Sunday, August 16, 2009 || 9:39 AM

these dreams - mymp

The sweetest song is silence that I've ever heard.
Funny how your feet in dreams never touch the Earth.
In a wood full of princes, freedom is a kiss.
But the Prince hides his face from dreams in the mist.

just a girl trying to find a place in this world
|| 8:39 AM

hindi ko na namalayan.mtgal-tgal na rin pala.

miss ko na rin 'to; miss ko ng maisulat ulit ang libro ng buhay ko. recently kasi nwwlan ako ng enough time eh; o sadyang hindi lang talaga ako marunong mag-manage ng oras ko?? pro kahit alin man dun, isang bagay lang alam ko ngayon...nakakapagod rin pala.

bakit kaya ngayon lang 'to dumating sa tanang buhay ko? kung kailan pa naman mas dramatic ako; kung kailan naman wala na siya; kung kailan naman mahirap na nung una; at kung kailan pa naman ako ngging malapit sa kanya...ska naman nangyring lahat ng ito.

mabait nman ako ah.alam ko mabait ako.mas considerate pa nga ngayon kysa noong una.pero kung ibbtay sa mga nangyyari ngayon, feeling ko ako na ang pinakamasama sa buong mundo. para kasing pasan ko na ang mundo.parang bbagsak na rin ako ksabay nito.

hindi ko nga alam kung paano pa ako nakakangiti.kung ibang tao lang tlga ako, baka andun na ako sa tuktok ng Mt.Everest, handang-handa ng mag-free fall. o di kaya nasa kusina, naghihiwa ng human flesh.

tanong ko lang, bakit noon hindi ganito? di nga ako naniniwala sayo noong una eh, pro nagawa mo pa rin akong pasiyahin. dahil ba natikman ko na happiness, puro loneliness naman ngayon?[huwag naman sana].actualy, ayos lang naman s'kin ang lahat ng ito.bsta't alam kong nandyan ka lang, bsta't ssamahan mo 'ko lagi, bsta't di mo ako pbbyaan...ayos na sa'kin yun.

hindi ko man nakukuha ngayon yung mga bagay na nakasanayan ko na, pinipilit ko pa ring maging masaya. masasanay na rin lang naman ako dyan eh. konting panahon lang ang kailangan. kahit minsan gusto ko ng ibalik yung dati, kaso hindi tlga pwede, ginagawa ko ang lahat pra mtupad lahat ng pangarap mo; at kahit iba na ang lahat, nandito lang naman ako - hindi pa rin nawawala yung dating taong nakilala mo...ako pa rin 'to.

ang khowtbuk ni lekxi
Saturday, August 8, 2009 || 7:50 PM

"wag kang magpakabayani.wag ka ring magpaka-Diyos para sabihing kahit buhay mo, ipagpapalit mo para sa kanya.take note, magsasakripisyo ka lang para sa iisang tao at hindi buong mundo ang makikinabang sa pagpapakamatay mo!"
"paano ka nga naman makakakuha ng matinong sagot kung baliw ang kausap mo?"
"damulag: ang sakit ng ngipin ko!siguro dahil 'to sa mga sweets na kinain ko kanina
bakulaw: 'kaw naman kasi.wag ka ng kumain ng mga sweets.ang rami pa naman dyang iba - may saltys, sours, bitters, at spicys - bakit kc sweets pa naisipan mong kainin?!pasaway ka talaga!
damulag: ??? [engks!]"
"hindi ako gan'on ka demanding!hihingi pa ba ako ng iba kung ang lahat ay binibigay mo na?"
"paano mo masasabing siya na kung hindi mo pa nasusubukan yung iba?"
"nakakalito 'di ba??hindi mo alam kung sinong uunahin.baka kasi magtampo yung isa pag nalaman na hindi siya yung una.ikaw na nga ang naguguluhan, ikaw pa sinisi."
"lahat ng tao binigyan ng talino-iba iba nga lang pro meron pa rin-pero bakit pag dating sa mahal mo nagpapakatanga ka nang todo-todo? binigyan ka ng utak para gamitin mo at hindi para imemorize ang mga katagang," i love you."

little miss fighting maroon!
|| 6:04 PM

August 2, 2oo9 (Sunday, 6:30 a.m.)
blood gushed
sweat dripped
pencils were sharpened then blunted
brains ticked
dreams came into being
hopes were high
&& prayers reigned the skies


salamat tita cory at paalam
|| 5:08 PM


(January 25, 1933 - August 1, 2009)

The world icon of democracy

The first lady president of the Philippines

The first lady president in Southeast Asia

Being a Filipino has never been this empowering,

And its all because of Cory's sincere love affair with our country.

May peace be with Cory.

We give you our deepest gratitude...THANK YOU!

"Hindi ka nag-iisa."


nostalgia
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 || 5:20 AM

July 10, 2oo9
Division Election of Federation of Supreme Student Government Officer s/y o9-10
July 14, 2oo9
Regional Election of Federation of Supreme Student Government Officers s/y o9-10
( i took these!:p - krizzia and lea (morms) & kriz writing the line-up of candidates)


(the chirpy, blithesome joshua from ligao & the crazy, wacky juna from camhigh joined forces)

July 31, 2oo9
Nutrition Month Celebration (Mission: Nutrition)

the king bows down
Monday, August 3, 2009 || 4:57 AM

HIS MAJESTY LIVES ON



Real Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Birthday: August 29, 1958
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA
Occupation: Singer
Sign: Virgo
Death date: June 25, 2009

how well do you know the King of Pop?

here are some fast facts, stats, & figures about the late Michael Jackson.

1. Jackson's Billie Jean was the first video by a black artist to air on MTV.

2. Jackson's waxwork features in five Madame Tussauds museums across the world. Only Elvis Presley and Madonna have more Tussaud figures - they have six each.

3. Jackson's total lifetime earnings from royalties, solo recordings and music videos, revenue from concerts and endorsements have been estimated at $500 million (#271 million).

4. Jackson has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for radio play, located at 1541 Vine Street, and one for recording at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard.

5. Jackson received a Presidential Humanitarian Award from Ronald Reagan in 1984 for his support of charities helping people overcome alcohol and drug abuse.

6. Michael Jackson is the seventh of nine children.

7. Jackson fought fellow 50 year old Madonna on MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch - he lost.

8. Three of Jackson's albums - Bad, Dangerous and Thriller - are among the bestsellers of all time.

9. Thriller remains the biggest-selling album since records began.

10. Jackson has sold more than 300 million records worldwide.

11. Jackson wears his trademark black armband to remind fans of the suffering of children around the world.

12. Jackson's favorite superhero is Morph from the X-Men.

13.Jackson picked up his iconic moonwalk moves, which he debuted at the Motown 25th Anniversary show in 1983, from streetdancers he spotted performing outside a hotel.

14. MC Hammer once challenged Jackson to a dance-off. He was told to Beat It. Jackson reportedly responded, "I've seen your videos and every single dance move you use, you got off of me."

15. Little Richard wanted Jackson to play him in a biopic.

16. Bubbles the chimp and Ben the rat are two of Jackson's most famous pets, but he also befriended a ram called Mr Tibbs, a python called Crusher and Louie the llama.

17. An obsessed French Jackson superfan committed suicide in 1984 after his mother refused to allow him to undergo surgery to look like the star.

18. In 1984, a U.S. library accused Jackson of owing it over $1 million in overdue book fines. Officials said they would scrap the fines if he returned the books autographed.

19. Jackson dedicated his 1997 Blood On The Dancefloor album to Sir Elton John

20. Jackson is a vegetarian.

21. Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Jackson 5 on May 6, 1997. He was inducted as a solo artist on March 19, 2001.

22. Jackson once dated Brooke Shields and Tatum O'Neal.

23. Jackson has several media nicknames. They include The Gloved One, Wacko Jacko, Jacko, The King of Pop, and MJ. Close friends call him Smelly!

24. Jackson's music video for Thriller was voted the greatest music video of all time in a recent Channel 4 (UK) poll.

25. Jackson won an MTV Movie Award for Best Movie Song in 1994 for his song Will You Be There from the movie Free Willy.

26. The Scream music video Jackson made with sister Janet is the most expensive promo ever made, costing more than $7 million (#3.8 million).

27. Jackson's double album HIStory is the biggest selling double album ever released in the U.S.

28. Jackson's Blood on the Dance Floor is the biggest selling re-mix album of all time.

29. Jackson really is a King in West Africa - he was given a royal title by villagers in Gabon, Ivory Coast in 1992.

30. Jackson's pre-concert ritual includes drinking Ricola candy dissolved in hot water. He claims the beverage helps to keep his throat and his singing voice clear.

31. Jackson owns the patent for a stage shoe device that allows performers to lean forward and appear to defy gravity.

32. Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958. The town is planning a tribute museum to the pop superstar.

33. Movie star Macauley Culkin is godfather to Jackson's two eldest children, Paris and Prince Michael.

34. Culkin helped Jackson design the amusement park at his Neverland Valley Ranch home in California.

35. Lisa Marie Presley's former brother-in-law and his wife were the witnesses at her Dominican Republic wedding to Jackson in 1994.

36. Jackson shares the record for the most Grammy Awards won in one year with Carlos Santana and Norah Jones - they each won eight.

37. Jackson co-wrote charity anthem We Are The World with Lionel Richie.

38. Jackson is godfather to Nicole Richie, Bee Gees star Barry Gibb's son Michael, and Oliver star Mark Lester's kids.

39. Jackson and brother Tito were best men at Liza Minnelli and David Gest's wedding.

40. Jackson's performance during the 1993 SuperBowl half-time show drew the largest TV audience in American history.

41. The directors of Jackson's videos have included Martin Scorsese, John Singleton and John Landis.

42. In 1999 Jackson paid $1.5 (#810,000) for the 1939 Best Picture Oscar, which was presented to producer David O. Selznick for Gone With The Wind.

43. Jackson appeared on a postage stamp in the Virgin Islands in the mid-1980s after locals voted him the superstar they'd most like to honor.

44. An extensive 1997 survey declared Jackson was the Most Famous Person in the World.

45. Jackson helped plan neighbor Gregory Peck's funeral.

46. Jackson once described close friend Elizabeth Taylor as "a warm cuddly blanket that I love to snuggle up to and cover myself with.”

47. Jackson provided a voice over on The Simpsons - but it remained a secret for 12 years. He voiced a character in a mental institution in the Stark Raving Dad episode, which aired in 1991, but, because of a contractual problem, Jackson had to be credited as John Jay Smith. His contribution to the classic cartoon series remained a rumor among fans until The Simpsons creator Matt Groening confirmed it really was Jackson when the episode was released on DVD in 2003.

48. Jackson shares the same birthday as U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain, who turns 72 today. Other celebrities who share Jackson's birthday include movie makers Sir Richard Attenborough and William Friedkin, and actresses Rebecca DeMornay and Carla Gugino.

49. Jackson's comeback plans have been scuppered by a new online poll - 71 per cent of 59,000 people voting on website PopEater.com answered `Not a chance' to the question 'Can the King of Pop make a comeback?'

50. Michael Jackson and the number 7 (courtesy of TMZ):

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