Like the sands through the hourglass, the last few hours of 2007 are passing. Around evening, people are going to blast their fireworks as many as they can, set up some grand “pigging out” with all of those sumptuous food to consume and party all night.
And in closing, I, The Hell Bent, would like to have a rundown of all things that became a foundation of my roller coaster ride this year. Shall we start?
Blogging became a definite part of my life this year. Around the third week of April, I sent my druids to other humble web acres and broadcast the good news - my blog, that is - at them. Since then, Malebolge gained a readership. I only get a few comments - but at least that’s better than 1 or 2 reactions per entry.
I would like to thank the following who have passed by my online refuge of brain farts [even those who have gave comments only once or twice] and to the ones I’ve already met personally: Ann, Fruityoaty, Neil, Juice, Arnel, Christian, Skye, Jake The Miserable, Monique, Talamasca, Coy, Irvin, Agent Grey, Cars, Jhed, Mike, Ade, Arnel, Euri, Billycoy, Aaron James, Arlo, Jennifer, Chabs, Karlo, Joe, Pat, Jigs, Paolo Mendoza, Reymos, Charlene, Kim, Rens, Karla, Jed, Liz, Ikay, Yna, Shari, Ms. Janette Toral, Anna, Xienah and Kevin.
To the loyal readers, thank you very much. To the one-time readers [now 2-time], thank you very much. Thanks for giving a damn about Malebolge, I appreciate it.
And I would also like to thank my buddy for her overwhelming support. Cheesy as it may sound and awkward as it may hear from the mouth of a evil entity, I want to say that I miss your comments. They’re not lengthy, but it didn’t matter.
Druid no. 10: That’s so cheesy of you, Your Majesty.
Dan: Shut up.
[I’ll be adding a list here later. Hopefully.]
A Dan Hellbound fact: I am NO movie junkie. Not that I don’t want to. Actually, I love watching those lengthy prose in motion for hours while I’m munching on lots of popcorn and sipping larges tumblers of Pepsi. It’s just that I don’t have much time for it.
And I’m planning on changing that. Hopefully.
But of all the flicks I have watched throughout the entire year, the Transformers movie is my personal favorite. Actually, it’s my favorite movie ever. The epic story between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons that I always love since childhood, the awesome visual effects that made metal-to-metal slugging showdown so realistic, those common yet so-shiny vehicles… Mind blowing.
[I’ll be adding a list here later. Hopefully.]
May 14 of the year painted a smile on my smiles, as my favorite band, Linkin Park, released their third studio album, Minutes To Midnight. I am so surprised that their approach to making music changed yet they still retained the band’s aura. I am also surprised that Mike Shinoda had a few tracks featuring him singing solo. I can say that it’s a refreshing take on the band’s sound, and I’m loving it!
Enough of the LP fandom. Let’s go down to the list. In no particular order…
- The City Is At War - Cobra Starship
- Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
- What I’ve Done - Linkin Park
- The Running Free - Coheed and Cambria
- Better - Regina Spektor
- Doomsday Clock - The Smashing Pumpkins
- Paralyzer - Finger Eleven
Albums.
- Them Vs. You Vs. Me - Finger Eleven
- Riot! - Paramore
- It Won’t Be Soon Before Long - Maroon 5
- Minutes To Midnight - Linkin Park
- Zeitgeist - The Smashing Pumpkins
- The Shade of Poison Trees - Dashboard Confessional
- Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace - Foo Fighters
So, there. Haven’t finished the entire post just yet, but I’ll be adding some more later.
It’s been one hell of a ride this 2007 and I would like to give a toast to that. And I’ll be looking forward to another blazing ride on 2008. Get your imaginary motorcycles ready and burn rubber on the leap year journey!
And for the bloggers who are going to celebrate the New Year with a bang - with fireworks, that is - please do it with caution and be careful with your fingers. How are you going type your thoughts on your blog without them?
I’m Dan Hellbound. Happy New Year, everyone!
Thank you for entertaining us with your wacky and interesting entries. Keep on rockin’!
Ooohhh… I love Regina Spektor’s songs!
I’ll try to visit your site again later to read the continuation of your entry!
Advance Happy Two-oh-oh-eight!
And I’m not even included, thank you very much (*sob)
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Won’t be celebrating the new year’s eve with a BANG. WISS WISS lang and BURP.
Gotta agree with your Linkin Park and Regina Spektor choices… oh yeah. Big, big love.
I’m mesmerized by the falling snow on your blog. Apparently, it takes very little to amuse me right now… and that fact… is kinda scaring me, LOL. Ooh, look at it fall… It should be like… a Flash game… Clicking on each snowball gives you points… (OK, I’m talking smack and gibberish… Lightheaded and should go to sleep because it’s 2:21 AM where I live.)
L8tr days… and rest assured (or be verry verrry afraid, hehe)… I’ll be back to stalk your blog, haha.
Christian: Actually, I fell in love with Regina Spektor herself! Haha.
Neil: Am still editing this post, Neil. Lol. Added you already.
FruityOaty: Blame Malebolge with the amusement and the fear you’re feeling right now. Mwahaha. Will be looking forward to your next visits here, my friend.
Happy New Year! Glad to be part of those bloggers above
Regina Spektor is love. Have you heard her New Year’s single? It’s awesome 
i am included
in the thankyou list?
well, thank you to you too.
the least i can do is to
comment more than twice
on your entries
because you will never have the chance
to meet me.
hahaha
would you want to say anything
about the sporadical PDAers?
maybe just let them die
happy new year
Happy New year and thanks for the linklove!
Juice: No problem about that. And… I haven’t heard of her New Year’s single. Will hunt down for that. Haha. Maybe the song will jumpstart my 2008. Thanks for the recommendation, Juice! I love Ms. Spektor so much! Lol.
Xienah: What can I say about the PDAers? Hmmm, I don’t want to address the entire sect, only those I’ve mentioned on my 2 posts. All I can say is… Death, er, I mean stop with their insensitivity. They’re not the only mortal souls in the world.
Ade: And thanks for passing by my blog, Ade. Hehe. I’m so blessed.
Thanks for including me here, my friend. And thanks for the good list of tracks/albums. Now I’ve something new to listen to. Sawa na ko sa mga pinapakinggan ko eh. Again, more power in blogging! Happy New Year! (Gawd less than 5 hours na lang!)
Thanks Dan, kahit siguro nakalimutan mo ko sa list.. I still appreciate knowing that my blockmate’s a blogger too! Haha, I thought the feeling would be awkward at first but it’s not. Imagine, blogging about something about school and someone gets to read them and happens to go to the same school as this blogger. Haha
Yee, a top list for the year! Cool cool, hahanap nanaman ako ng bagong pagttripan, and omg is that a new LP photo? I’ve never seen it before, di na ako mashado naghahanap ng LP stuff. Guess I’ll see you at school.
OMG, Regina Spektor’s on your list. Hahahaha /end, I just downloaded her album last night. Lol.
Hey Dan, thanks for including me on your list. We’ve only met recently but it has been fun, your entries always being eccentric (in a good way) and interesting.
The movie I associate most with 07 is 300. It’s teh abs. lol
I notice it’s snowing in the opposite direction. ^^ Anyway, Happy New Year!
Wow, it’s so cool in here! I’m diggin’ that wicked logo. Happy new year, kid!
Thank you for including me on the list and thank you to you too! Hmm, for what? Well, for your posts that are metaphorically written well and you know, how you write is really my frustration. Keep it up!
And for the hmm, I guess, friendship din! Sobrang nakakatuwang malaman na may schoolmate akong blogger din. Hehe.
Anyway, I hope your 2008 will be a blast! Better and happier than your 2007. Good luck! See yaaa. Happy New Year!
Hello Dan Hellbound!
Happy New Year.
Surely this 2008 is going to be one big year for you. I can see that you’re a person with deep determination when it comes to things, and I’m sure that someone like you doesn’t let a year pass by with much regrets in mind. I hope you would spend every living second of 2008 to the best of your abilities. I hope this blog will also find its way to pursue for another 365 days.
Some of the songs you picked are my personal favorites as well.
Take care!
God Bless.
naalala ko yung “surprise” sa album ng linking park, yung next year mo pa makikita =))
HAPPY NEW YEAR! you should really get a new druid.
Joe: No problemo, Joe. Lol. I’m looking forward to lots of great musicians and bands this year. Cheers to blogging!
Anna: I don’t think the LP photo is new; got it from a fansite. And Regina Spektor is love. Hehe. It’s really a small world, especially to us, bloggers. Haha.
Ann: I also dig 300 because the violent scenes shown there gives me chills… And I’m lovin’ it! I want more gore!
Gutter Girl: Happy New Year to you, too. Thanks for dropping by!
Charlene: It’s quite fun to hear that blogging can prove that it’s a small world after all. Lol.
Kim: I’ll be blogging more often, despite of the school work that I’m expecting to stack upon my desk. Lol. Hoping that you’ll be using your talents to the fullest, as well.
Karla: I really should hunt for another druid. Dinner meal’s getting repetitive last year!
At least you get comments; oftentimes I don’t. :p
Happy new year!
Monique: I’ll make it up to you this year, Monique. LOL. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year twinie hyper! hahaha.
much of what have been part of your life the past year are also a HUGE HUGE part of my life. music,movies and blogging.
bakit snow pa rin? dapat fireworks na! hahaha, j/k.
Happy New Year! Sabi ko na nga ba maraming gagawa ng mga yearender post ngayon, hehehe.
Cars: I don’t think fireworks scripts are Malebolge’s thing. Haha!
Billycoy: Usual stuff happen during New Year, I guess? Hehe.
Thanks for sharing