Wait. I lost count. HAHAHA. I'm not sure how many times I've watched the movie already. I'm doooooomed. So, I watched the Hunger Games premiere in the Philippines last Wednesday (March 21, 2012) even though it's my finals because I loved the books. Oh wait. I'm addicted to the books. That's more appropriate. Hahaha!
The Premiere Experience. Oh well. I assume that everyone on the movie house that night is a real fan (yes, real) because the experience was unreal. You know. We all clapped when the lights went out before the movie started. We are crying like babies. We knew the lines because of the books. And yes, we clapped when Claudius Templesmith announced that Katniss and Peeta are the 74th Hunger Games victors. Yes. You'd think we're OA and all. But really, we're just overwhelmed. :')
Sweeter the Second Time Around. Friday night. Finals? No problem-o. Thank you to my Mom for letting me watch the movie even though it's my finals. Hahaha! I was with boyfriend again this time. He's really getting attached to the movie. That's good. And he's agreeing to read the book. That's a first. He hates books, you know. So unlike me. :))
The Third Time's a Charm. I was with my BFF Thea awhile ago. She read the book, like me. Oh wait. I'm forcing all my friends to read. So.... does that count? HA! I'm still having chills especially the part when *spoiler alert* Rue died. And all the screaming that Prim made. Hahaha! I love you, Peeta! I don't know if I said that already. Okay. I said it. A couple of times. Really.
Maybe I need to lay off blogging about Hunger Games stuff muna no? Other things naman! Summer. Bring. It. On! :D
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Screen Munches
Conversations with best friends are always the funniest. :-)
I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE. Hahahaha!!!!
I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE. Hahahaha!!!!
Alam Mo 'Yung Masaklap?
'Yung nawawala ang memory card ng DSLR ko. At kailangan kong bumili ng bago. Alam mo pa mas masaklap dun? ANG MAHAL NG MEMORY CARD. At. Wala na 'kong pera. Bummer. Ako ng kawawa. :|
Eyes Open
I love soundtracks especially when they hit the spot. The feeling that everybody who read the book felt. And yes, Taylor Swift never disappoints us. Another on-the-spot song for the Hunger Games. I already blogged about the other one, remember? If you don't. Then here it is.
Everybody's waiting
Everybody's watching
Even when you're sleeping
Keep your e-eyes open
The tricky thing
Is yesterday we were just children
Playing soldiers, just pretending
Dreaming dreams with happy endings
In backyards
Winning battles with our wooden swords
But now we've stepped into a cruel world
Where everybody stands and
Keeps score
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting, for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching, to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
So here you are
Two steps ahead, and staying on guard
Every lesson forms a new scar
They never thought you'd make it this far
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsty.com/taylor-swift-eyes-open-lyrics.html ]
But turn around
Oh, they've surrounded with
A showdown
And nobody comes to save you now
But you got something they don't
Yeah you got something they don't
You just gotta keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting, for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching, to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your eyes
Keep your feet ready
Heartbeat steady
Keep your eyes open
Keep your aim locked
The night grows dark
Keep your eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Everybody's waiting, for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching, to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Keep your eyes open
Keep your e-eyes open
Saturday, March 17, 2012
In Monochrome
So last Tuesday I decided to take pictures in B&W. But I didn't know how (BUMMER, I know) so I Google-d it pa. HAHAHA! Talk about being a loser. Here's some of the images.
Maybe I'll do more shots in B&W. Everything seems a little more dramatic! :D
Maybe I'll do more shots in B&W. Everything seems a little more dramatic! :D
THANK YOU.
Hey blog. It's been a while. Been stuck with school works for the past two weeks. And we are rushing to shoot the video for our Lit final requirement. But, hey. I need to update you with things, right? I'm gonna share something.
Well, this week, things have been confusing for me. In terms of profession, of course. As you know, I was taking up Accountancy at first but then I shifted to Business Management because I don't like accounting. Funny how people would assume that I can't take it. That it's too hard for my brain to handle. After all, I was just another pretty face for him/her. Then why did I take up Accountancy, you ask? Because I believe that my mom knows best. I don't want ANY course.Besides, I was really gearing towards taking up a pre-med course but I was coward as hell to put my stand on it.
But. But. But. Speculations flooded my surroundings. I would often hear things like these: 1) I'm just really too dumb that's why I shifted, 2) "'Di n'ya lang kaya e." And yes, I let it all go... I let them speak their mind.
And then, this sem, I was really really frustrated that I didn't pursue Medicine. All the things that happened when my Lolo was in critical condition worsen my frustration. Given the chance, I really will. It's been my life long dream to become a neurologist. But you know what? Things don't happen the way we plan them to. Tuition fees for medical courses, let alone Medicine proper, are so high that if I ever decided to take that road, my mom would have to go back to Japan to work. And I wouldn't want that. See, that's the main thing why I didn't pursue Medicine. Okay, maybe another thing could be that I am afraid. Afraid that I might fall short of the expectations of the people around me. That I would not earn my PhD.
What really cuts deep is that people underestimate me. They keep on telling me that I can't take Med. "'Di mo kakayanin." Well bravo. Who are you people to make limits? Who are you to tell me that I can't achieve something that I've always dreamed of? Yeah it really hurts.
But I wanted to say THANK YOU to all those people. To those people who just looked at me like just another girl chasing down her dreams. For making me feel worthless. For saying to me that I can't do things. For trying to contain me and hold me back. THANK YOU. Because you've given me the drive to prove you all wrong. To make your jaws drop the moment I get my PhD (if ever I'll pursue Med, which I think I will) or when I become a successful businessman (which I know, in God's will, I'm going to be). To prove to you that not everything you assume is how things will play out.
I'm so much bigger than what you've been portraying me to be. My dreams are bigger than this. And they're bigger than all of you, doubters. Thank you for making me realize I'm worth so much more. After all, as the saying by Walter Bagehot goes, "The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." Watch me.
Well, this week, things have been confusing for me. In terms of profession, of course. As you know, I was taking up Accountancy at first but then I shifted to Business Management because I don't like accounting. Funny how people would assume that I can't take it. That it's too hard for my brain to handle. After all, I was just another pretty face for him/her. Then why did I take up Accountancy, you ask? Because I believe that my mom knows best. I don't want ANY course.Besides, I was really gearing towards taking up a pre-med course but I was coward as hell to put my stand on it.
But. But. But. Speculations flooded my surroundings. I would often hear things like these: 1) I'm just really too dumb that's why I shifted, 2) "'Di n'ya lang kaya e." And yes, I let it all go... I let them speak their mind.
And then, this sem, I was really really frustrated that I didn't pursue Medicine. All the things that happened when my Lolo was in critical condition worsen my frustration. Given the chance, I really will. It's been my life long dream to become a neurologist. But you know what? Things don't happen the way we plan them to. Tuition fees for medical courses, let alone Medicine proper, are so high that if I ever decided to take that road, my mom would have to go back to Japan to work. And I wouldn't want that. See, that's the main thing why I didn't pursue Medicine. Okay, maybe another thing could be that I am afraid. Afraid that I might fall short of the expectations of the people around me. That I would not earn my PhD.
What really cuts deep is that people underestimate me. They keep on telling me that I can't take Med. "'Di mo kakayanin." Well bravo. Who are you people to make limits? Who are you to tell me that I can't achieve something that I've always dreamed of? Yeah it really hurts.
But I wanted to say THANK YOU to all those people. To those people who just looked at me like just another girl chasing down her dreams. For making me feel worthless. For saying to me that I can't do things. For trying to contain me and hold me back. THANK YOU. Because you've given me the drive to prove you all wrong. To make your jaws drop the moment I get my PhD (if ever I'll pursue Med, which I think I will) or when I become a successful businessman (which I know, in God's will, I'm going to be). To prove to you that not everything you assume is how things will play out.
I'm so much bigger than what you've been portraying me to be. My dreams are bigger than this. And they're bigger than all of you, doubters. Thank you for making me realize I'm worth so much more. After all, as the saying by Walter Bagehot goes, "The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." Watch me.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Webcam Shots
(Taken today at STL.) Chai and I are bored, as usual. And decided to play with the webcam of my laptop.
Mockingjay
*sob*
Do you really want me to blab about the book? I don't want to ruin it for the people who haven't read it yet. Okay, lemme just share to you some of my most favorite quotes from the last book..
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I can’t believe you didn’t rescue Peeta. Katniss Everdeen, p. 77
We had a deal to keep Peeta safe. A drunken, unrealistic deal made in the dark of night, but a deal just the same. And in my heart of hearts, I know we both failed. Katniss Everdeen, p 77
I can’t believe you let him out of your sight that night. Haymitch Abernathy, p. 77
Peeta’s right. They do fall silent when I sing. Just as they did for my father. Katniss Everdeen, p. 124
That I knew I misjudged you, that you do love him. I’m not saying in which way. Maybe you don’t know yourself. But anyone paying attention could see how much you care about him. Finnick Odair, p. 156
It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart. Finnick Odair, p. 156
And if we burn, you burn with us! Katniss Everdeen, p. 180
There’s a chance that the old Peeta, the one who loves you, is still inside. Trying to get back to you. Don’t give up on him. Primrose Everdeen, p. 184
I must have loved you a lot. Peeta Mellark, p. 231 (BOOM!!!!!)
Friend. Lover. Victor. Enemy. Fiancee. Target. Mutt, Neighbor. Hunter. Tribute. Ally. I’ll add it to the list of words I use to try to figure you out. Peeta Mellark, p. 270
The problem is, I can’t tell what’s real anymore, and what’s made up. Peeta Mellark, p. 270
You’re a painter. You’re a baker. You like to sleep with the windows open. You never take sugar in your tea. And you always double-knot your shoelaces. Katniss Everdeen, p. 271
You’re still trying to protect me. Real or Not Real? Peeta Mellark, p. 302
Real. Because that’s what you and I do. Protect each other. Katniss Everdeen, p. 302 (GAAAAH!!! I'M FANGIRLING AGAIN)
Don’t let him take you from me. Katniss Everdeen, p. 314
Stay with me. Katniss Everdeen
Always. Peeta Mellark, p. 314 (KILL ME. NOW.)
Always. Peeta Mellark, p. 314 (KILL ME. NOW.)
‘Real’ he says. ‘And you risked your life getting the medicine that saved me?’
‘Real,’ I shrug. ‘You were the reason I was alive to do it.’ Peeta Mellark/Katniss Everdeen p. 321-322
‘Real,’ I shrug. ‘You were the reason I was alive to do it.’ Peeta Mellark/Katniss Everdeen p. 321-322
I think…you still have no idea. The effect you can have. Peeta Mellark, p. 325
I wasn’t watching Coin. I was watching you, Mockingjay. And you were watching me. I’m afraid we’ve both been played for fools. President Snow, p. 357
Oh, my dear Miss Everdeen. I thought we had agreed not to lie to each other. President Snow, p. 358
Let me go! Katniss EverdeenI can’t. Peeta Mellark, p. 373
That what I need to survive is not Gale’s fire, kindled with rage and hatred. I have plenty of fire myself. What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again. And only Peeta can give me that. Katniss Everdeen, p. 388
You love me, Real or not Real? Peeta Mellark
Real. Katniss Everdeen, p. 388
Real. Katniss Everdeen, p. 388
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I think I just summarized the whole book. GAAAH I'M GETTING DEPRESSED AGAIN.
So, you do understand what the more (yes, more) highlighted words/phrases mean, right? Okay Imma read it again.
Words that will never be the same for me: ALWAYS
REAL OR NOT REAL?
A moment while I cry. HAHAHAHAHA! Okay, goodbye. I need some alone time first. :)))))))))
