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Monday, November 26, 2012

One Day



One Day is a film directed by Lone Scherfig. It was adapted by David Nicholls from his 2009 novel of the same name. It stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. Focus Features released the film theatrically in August 2011.

This is definitely not a movie review. I don’t want to check on the technicalities of the movie and be a critic, let the expert to their job on that because I know I’m not good at it. I just want to focus on the story itself, how it made me feel during and after watching it.

What a sad movie!.. haaays .. but a good one. I’m just so sad that it took them years to finally realize that they are meant for each other. I regret for those times passed and missed opportunities for them, too many times that are wasted, times that they should be enjoying each other’s company and savoring every moments of them together. And they have just too little time to spend time together because Emma died at the end of the movie. What more sad about her death is that she died frustrated longing to have a child of her own to the man she loved. Then, Dexter was left behind trying to live his life without Emma.

However, the good thing about it is their friendship from the start. They kept on seeing each other every 15th of July of the year as an anniversary of their friendship and actually the night they spend together after their graduation.

This movie really made me cry. :((

Monday, November 19, 2012

an ending called forever


It was 2008 when the film Twilight first hit the big screen. I could still remember I don’t even have a slightest idea about the movie nor the book when I watched it. I was in a friend’s house that time when they decided to watch that movie. The first time I watched it, I was totally hooked up with the story. I was intrigued and excited to know more about the whole series. From then on, I started waiting impatiently like any other twilight fans for the next sequels. I also started reading the novel itself from book 1: Twilight up to the last book Breaking Dawn. I tried to collect the complete series but I failed because I was also collecting some other books that time. The only book I bought for my own collection was the Eclipse and the rest was read thru e-books. I was never disappointed from the very start with the film adaptation of the novel which is the most common problem or challenge of film adaptations of novels due to great comparison of some readers and critics, maybe because I was one of those typical avid fans of Twilight Saga. I am definitely a loyal supporter of the original love team (main characters) Edward and Bella.  Although, I admit Jacob is hotter than Edward from the movie and his character plays a great role through the whole series.

Even though I already read the book and somehow knew how will the story goes before watching every part of the movie, still it’s a different feeling and I was all excited every time it hits in the cinema. 






Watching the last installment of the movie Breaking Dawn was a superb experience. Once again, I didn’t get disappointed and the ending of the movie was well justified. My emotions was at it’s peak while watching it, especially to the scene that Carlisle died because of his outrage when Alice was about to kill by the Volturi Guardians. I almost cried and wanted to scream hysterically that moment, I can’t accept that it would end that way, that my loved characters was being killed one by one. Then all of sudden, it was just an amazing and unpredictable twist of the movie after all. All the scenes in the battle between the Cullens coven and Volturi which made my heart sank and beat fast was all a part of the vision of Alice saw by Aro when he held her hand, visions which may happen that moment if Aro didn’t change his mind to punish the Cullens about the existence of Renesmee. Of course Aro didn’t want his death. Oh my!.. What a trick!.. I would be crying up until now and still mourning about the awful deaths of the characters I loved so much if that would be the case and I think I wouldn’t get over by it forever. 



I’ve been a fan of it for four years. Haaays.. I will surely miss Twilight, the story and all the characters! :(( 



 A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Official Soundtrack of Breaking Dawn

LSS. Mode..
“heart beats fast colors and promises, how to be brave, how can I love when I’m afraid to fall but watching you stand alone all of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.. one step closer.. I have died everyday waiting for you, darlin’ don’t be afraid I have loved you for a thousand years, I’ll love you for a thousand more..”




Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Young at Heart! Not by age!.. :P




I think everyone is excited on their own birthdays. Me?.. I guess not! I don’t know maybe it’s because of the “age” thing and expenses to be made, because when you’re all grown up, it’s the other way around it’s not you who is being treated, it’s you who’s going to treat those people around that are close to you, that includes family and friends/work colleagues. Imagine how much will that cost. Hehehe .. It’s just me being thrifty because of the goals I made this last quarter of the year.

By the way, I am turning 27 this coming 29th of November, just a few days to go. Whew! I’m a little pressured somehow. I don’t know!.. 27 and I still can’t believe it. Hehehe .. I guess, I always feel young all these years.

Anyway, during my birthday I usually think of how does my last year passed. Reminiscing all the things I’ve done. Thinking and looking forward to another year GOD has given to me. I also noticed that during my birthday I am getting a little dramatic and emotional. I don’t know, maybe it’s my childish side. Like I don’t post my birth date in my facebook account because I don’t want to be greeted just because they did remember it because of the notification on facebook. I don’t need lots of greeters on facebook, I would appreciate it even a few greeters just because they remember my birthday, they value me and they don’t neglect of me having them.

I filed a vacation leave on the 29th and 30th of November. I don’t know yet what will I do on those days considering that’s my birthday. I’m still thinking of that as of now.


oh no!.. skin allergy attack again!..


I was reading a blog when suddenly I felt something itchy all over my skin and I can’t stop myself from scratching it. Then I realized it’s all because of the “tuyo” or dried fish I‘ve eaten a while ago. haaaayss…

It’s been like years since the last time I ate “tuyo”. I saw it in the frying pan when I arrived at home. The smell was so tempting that I really wanted to eat immediately the moment I took the lid of the pan to check what’s inside. Plus I found some sliced tomatoes dip in spicy soy sauce. Oh my gosh!.. Then that’s it I gave in. I ate a little, just one piece of it. After an hour or so, that’s when I felt that itchiness. I thought it’s because of my bed sheet that I haven’t changed yet for a week now but when I went to the bathroom, I was shocked to see those reddish skin rashes all over my skin. :(

As far as I remembered, the last time I have skin allergy was during my college days when I ate something malansa like fish, seafoods, chicken and egg or during cold weather. After so many years that I haven’t skin allergy attack, I thought I was over it. Now, I guess I have to refrain from eating those food again.. even just for a while!.. I hate it!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Team Leo-April Team Building

My Skill 2 Family – Team Leo-April Team Building

Smooth Escape Garden Resort – Binangonan, Rizal

Whew!.. I almost missed this one. Thanks to my friends who insisted me to come along despite of my hesitation. We had our team building last Saturday night on the very same day I had my 1st day menstrual period. How cool is that?! thanks to having dysmenorrhea during 1st days, it sucks!! Anyway, that morning I texted right away my friends that I won’t be able to come in our team building due to that reason but they insisted me to still go. Despite of not feeling well that day, I ended up going there with them and I’m glad I did. I just brought some medicines and sanitary napkins. Although, there are some few moments I felt menstrual cramps, I still managed to enjoy the whole night despite of activity limitations like I won’t be able to swim with them in the pool. I chose to enjoy that night instead of staying in my bed at home. ^_^




Wednesday, November 7, 2012

can't you see?..




“Can’t you see? This all a big mistake, I should try and walk away but I need someone to hold me. And I know there’s no way that this can last. Still I know that if you ask me to I know I would stay tonight, just for tonight.”

Monday, November 5, 2012

another joy of the family




He came in our family in a not-so-good circumstances, he is the son of my 21 year old brother. It happened that we just learned about his existence at the time that his mother was going to gave birth to him. Meaning, unexpected! His birth had caused so much drama and dilemma to our family. However, after some time everything is alright now. I didn’t expect that all the pains will heal as fast as that, considering our situation that time and for whatever happened in the past in our family. Thanks GOD! GOD is really good!.. :D

Now, he’s like an angel to us. He brought joy to the family especially to my parents.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY JHAY MACK AMPATIN!!.. ^_^

Christmas Song Playlist


Today is 5th of November, 49 days to go before Christmas and I am searching over the internet for the best Christmas songs to download a while ago. ^_^

Here is the list of Christmas Songs I downloaded.

·         All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
·         Joy to the World – Mariah Carey
·         Last Christmas – Taylor Swift
·         Walking in a Winter Wonderland
·         A Perfect Christmas – Jose Mari Chan
·         Christmas in our Hearts – Jose Mari Chan
·         Mary’s Boy Child – Jose Mari Chan
·         Happy Christmas (War is Over) – Charice
·         It’s Christmas All over the World – Sheena Easton
·         Sana Ngayong Pasko – Ariel Rivera
·         Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko – ABS-CBN All Star Cast (2009 Christmas Station ID)
·         Sa Araw ng Pasko – ABS-CBN All Star Cast


Thanks to my FB friends who suggested those songs. I’m still thinking for more Christmas songs to add to my playlist. ^_^



Friday, November 2, 2012

Movie Marathon


Since I don’t have work schedules since yesterday and that means long, long weekend.. I decided to have movie marathon.. :D

Here are the list of movies I have watched..




Armageddon is a 1998 American science fiction disaster drama film, directed by Michael Bay, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and released by Disney's Touchstone Pictures. The film follows a group of blue-collar deep-core drillers sent by NASA to stop a gigantic asteroid on a collision course with Earth. It features an ensemble cast including Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Owen Wilson, Will Patton, Peter Stormare, William Fichtner, Michael Clarke Duncan, Keith David and Steve Buscemi. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armageddon_(1998_film)

I already watched this movie years ago but when I saw it on HBO, I can’t stop myself watching it over again. One of the best movies ever! 


Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles is a 2012 Filipino comedy action horror film directed by Erik Matti. The film stars Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe,Joey Marquez, Janice de Belen, Roi Vinzon and LJ Reyes. The film is produced by Reality Entertainment and AgostoDos Pictures, together with PostManila, Mothership Inc. and GMA Films and released on October 17, 2012. Dingdong Dantes, whose company AgostoDos Pictures also serves as one of the producers, expresses his excitement while making the film. "We're shooting inside the studio and trying to act like there are aswangs coming after us. It's challenging. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiktik:_The_Aswang_Chronicles

Actually, I don’t enjoy the movie that much maybe because of the poor quality of the DVD copy we bought. I find it boring and corny. Sorry!.. :)



This Guy's In Love With U Mare! is a 2012 Filipino comedy film under Star Cinema and Viva Films. It stars Vice Ganda, Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga, and it is directed by Wenn V. Deramas. The film received mixed reviews from Filipino critics. The film is about an unlikely love triangle. After Lester (Vice Ganda) catches his boyfriend (Luis Manzano) proposing marriage to Gemma (Toni Gonzaga), it seems as if his whole world comes crashing down. He devises a brilliant plan to keep Gemma away from his ex by making her fall for in love with him. Will Lester emerge victorious and win the heart of his old partner? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Guy's_in_Love_with_U_Mare!

Non-stop laughing with my family while watching it! Ang kulet lang!.. hehe ..



The Vow is a 2012 romantic drama film directed by Michael Sucsy, starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum.[2] The film is based on the true story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter. It is the final film by Spyglass Entertainment, before MGM takes over. The Vow is based on the actual relationship of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, who wrote a book about their marriage, also known as The Vow. Ten weeks after their wedding on 18 September 1993, the couple was in an automobile accident in which Krickitt suffered brain trauma, which erased memories of her romance with Kim as well as their recent marriage. Kim, however, was still madly in love with his wife, although she viewed him as a stranger after the accident. According to the couple, their faith in Jesus and their wedding vows before God kept them together. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vow_(2012_film)

One of the best dramatic and romantic movies I ever watched. I can’t help myself from crying while watching this. Another must-see movie of Channing Tatum.







Meet my new crush.. ^_^






Channing Tatum

He’s so cute and hot!.. hehe .. I love his roles in Dear John and The Vow.