..the secret life of bees...

I watched this movie yesterday and I was not disappointed. It was adapted from a novel of the same title. I haven't read the book yet and I intend to do so once I get hold a copy of it. Here's one line from the character named August Boatwright:"Well, I don't know. Some things in life, like the color of a house, don't really matter. But lifting someone's heart? Now, that matters."

.."minyo na ka?"...

When a woman is at her thirties and still single and unattached, she is always subject to a lot of questions and speculation as to her current status. Its like "people"( this include your family, your so-called friends and what not..) find it so unusual that you're still unmarried. The consensus in our society has always been consistent through out the years---every woman should get married and settle down. I find this notion ridiculous. The fact that you're not married is your business and yours alone. Its annoying when you meet acquaintances that you haven't seen for ages and hear them throw this "standard" query to you "Musta? Minyo na ka?". I know everyone has their own lofty ideas about "tying the knot"; "settling down" or just plainly saying it "getting married". From hooking up with "Mr. Right"( does this phrase really exist?) to finally walking down the aisle with him is almost always the subject of every romantic movie, novel, song and to any woman. At least in the movie, it always has a happy ending which is very unlikely in real life. I'm not saying that I'm against the "marriage" thing, in fact I am all for it. Its just not for every one ( including myself ). And sometimes, women just take the plunge just to fulfill someone's plan or whatever you may call it. Its kind of sad....

....25 mundane stuff about me...

1. When all is said and done, my family is all I ever have.

2. I'm a foodie. I just love to eat. FOOD is my weakness.

3. I'm a morning person. I'm used to getting out of bed before the sun is up. I'm usually up and and about at 4 in the morning.

4. I regret not knowing my father that well before it was too late.

5. Sometimes, I miss my grandmother.

6. my favorite girls: AJ and Mokang

7. I drink occasionally but not to the point of getting so inebriated except for that one time when I ended spending the night at a friend's place. That was my first encounter with tequila.

8. Whenever I enter any Starbucks coffee shop, I always sing "Heaven..I'm in Heaven" but only in my mind. I just love the smell of coffee and I'm hopelessly addicted to caffeine.

9. I always dream of going to New York city someday. Hope that someday is not that far-off.

10. Scrapbooking is where I unleash my so-called creative side.

11. Lately I find myself interested in photography. I take pictures mostly of my nieces and of anything that strikes my fancy. I got very nervous the first time I held a Nikon dslr camera. Another dream: Nikon D90 camera

12. I like early morning shower.

13. I like the lead character in the BONES TV show, Dr. Temperance Brennan. I wish I am as intelligent as her.

14. I'm the T-shirt, jeans and sneakers type. No frilly, tight-fitting stuff for me.

15. If I have the means to splurge then it will be on BOOKS. I go nuts over them. My favorite place in the mall is the bookstores.

16. I'm very particular with time.

17. I used to do kickboxing and sprained my right hand and left foot in the process. Those were the days....

18. I'm a homebody and only go out when I really need to. I'm not much of a party-goer.

19. Sometimes, I can be indifferent and sarcastic. To those who don't really know me, I am boring.

20. I love to watch movies (a horror flick is not for me though).

21. I like to watch the sunrise and sunset. Clear blue skies during good weather.

22. I'm also into music. I listen to whatever that suits me. I like Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.

23. I took a course in college to be a bean counter but I don't work as one.

24. I'm afraid of thunderstorms.

25. "I'm wary of relationships." - Dr. Temperance Brennan

..if it's too good to be true: BEWARE...

Bernard Madoff who operated a Ponzi scheme and victimized a lot of people, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of felony...This is one of the news you get to see when you watch CNN or BBC. I never heard of this man until the news came out. I know his victims will have little consolation upon hearing this news, what they really want is to get back their money...An ongoing Senate hearing is also making news here locally. I'm talking about the "Legacy" scam. I can't help but feel scorn and anger every time I see on TV the man who's behind all these. At least, Madoff has the courage to admit that he's guilty to all the charges filed against him. Unlike, de los Angeles who refused to admit what he has done. I'm not sure what this investigation will produce in the end. As most investigations, the Philippine government is not able to put behind bars the people responsible. How can they when in some way or another they also benefited from it...Let this be a lesson for us, when something come up that is too good to be true or possible, let's not forget to use our common sense, no matter how tempting an "outrageous idea" could be.

My first try in cooking tofu. I mixed it with broccoli. It turned out not what I expected. The tofu was crunchy, unlike the one I ate at a local food chain. Anyway, there's no harm in trying....

..7 years of AJ...

My favorite niece just turn seven last week. I was disappointed because I was not there to celebrate AJ's birthday. We just talked on the phone and its a consolation for me to listen to her talk about her birthday cake and balloons. I told her I will be there next time. I hope I can keep my word.

..slumdog millionaire...

A movie you would not want to miss. You just have to watch it and find out why.....

..flick watch...

I end the day with a hearty meal at KFC since I was really craving for their hot & spicy chicken. In some way it come in contrast to the wet and cold walk home. I watched two movies in a row. First was the Tagalog flick, Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat. Well, as expected from a Tagalog comedy, I had some laugh...I've never been a big fan of Tagalog movies for the reason that you always know how the story ends long before you watch the entire film. Same plot as always.








The second movie I watched was Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans. I know this is a pretty popular movie. I've watched the two previous Underworld movies and I came to a conclusion that vampires are pretty damn cool in their always black outfits...at least, they always manage to look cool in the movies. I wouldn't dream of meeting a vampire for real. That would scare me to death. I find the movie stimulating and makes you really watch it. I like the vampires' gloomy surroundings with only a hint of color red shown in the scene when Viktor was drinking blood. I'm not into movie reviews so I leave it to you guys to watch the movie for yourselves and decide what to make of it.

...kassandra...

I watched an episode of the show Extreme Makeover Home Edition and it did really make an impact on me. I was very touched by Kassandra's story. And one thing why it also made an impression on me was that Kassandra has some resemblance with my niece, AJ. The show was aired four years ago and at that time Kassandra was already in therapy after she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. I have no information as to what happened to her now. I hope her cancer was finally gone and she was healed completely. I hope I can have information as to what happen to her now, how she's doing...

...you found me...

This is a video I made for the song "you found me" by The Fray. This is my initial foray in making a video by way of the Windows MovieMaker. The video clips are from the latest episode of the TV show "BONES'. I've always wanted to make a video between the two main characters of the show, Bones and Booth, with a background music of my choice. I was kind of curious of the videos I've watched on YouTube and I always wondered how they'd do that...then voila....It would be nice to hear your comments guys....

...Incredible India....

This is a longer version of an ad I saw on CNN and BBC, promoting India. I've never been anywhere in the world, much more in India. We all heard about the horrifying attacks in Mumbai last year. I believe every country has its own set of problems and skeletons in the closets. I get the feeling of being free and just plain simple happy whenever I watch the ad. I almost envy the guy shown on the commercial for doing those stuff he did in the ad and for just being being there and immersed himself in the experience and beauty of the place...incredible indeed....

..morning walk...

I woke up early today. I heard a light drizzle outside while I was taking a shower, the water was very cold. After I toweled myself dry and get dressed, I looked outside the window and to my dismay, I found out that it was raining already. Still, I proceeded to head outside and have my morning walk. I just brought along an umbrella just in case the rain would unleash its fury and won't let up. Thanks heavens, that after a few more minutes it just stop and I was able to finished more than a couple of laps on the track oval. I always get this nice feeling every time I can have my morning walk. It somehow makes me feel rejuvenated. Of course, its always a struggle for me to just hit the snooze button, whenever my alarm goes off and go back to sleep. Fortunately, for the past few days, I am able to resist the urge to just do that. I am crossing my fingers and fervently hope that I will not get sidetrack with this new endeavor of mine. Wish me luck..:-)

..look after you...

This is another compilation of photographs of my nieces and nephew, most of them actually. I am always behind the camera. It's my second try in using windows moviemaker. I believe I need more improvement. I'm not even sure if my choice of the background song is appropriate but I happen to like the song so there it goes...and it is something that, hopefully I can do for AJ, Mokang and JR, which is to look after them in my own little way...

...bittersweet symphony....

Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life

Try to make ends meet

Your a slave to money then you die

I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down

You know the one that takes you to the places where all the things
meet

No change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change

But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold

But I'm a million different people from one day to the next

I can't change my mold

No, no, no, no, no

Well I never pray. But tonight I'm on my knees yeah

I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me, yeah

I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now

But the airways are clean and there's nobody singing to me now

No change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change

But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold

And I'm a million different people from one day to the next

I can't change my mold


No, no, no, no, no

I can't change I can't change

'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life

Try to make ends meet.

Try to find some money then you die

I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down

You know the one that takes you to the places where all the things meet yeah

You know I can't change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change

But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold

And I'm a million different people from one day to the next

I can't change my mold

No, no, no, no, no

I can't change my mold

No, no, no, no, no

I can't change

Can't change my body, no, no, no

I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down

I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down

Been down. Ever been down. Ever been down.
Ever been down. Ever been down.
That you've ever been down. That you've ever been down

...Roger Federer's setback in the Australian Open 2009...

This is my first blog post for the month of February and what a sad way to start this..or should I say begin this....I watched live the Men's Finals in the Australian Open yesterday. Since I started to get interested with tennis ( though I don't know how to play it), I've always been rooting for Roger Federer. I admire his display of grace and skills on the court every time he plays on countless matches of his career. And with the recently concluded Australian Open, I can't help but feel sad over his defeat from Rafael Nadal...Emotional he may be, Roger could not stop himself from showing to the world how close he comes to winning the match and how hurt he felt when he didn't make it....but still the show must go on...there will be other matches to come...and Roger will always be a great tennis player....