Transcript of My 26th Birthday

Date: July 18, 2010

Venue: Home (bahay lang - maulan eh).

Program: Nothing much. Videoke lang as usual. Songs were mostly OPM and ballads. May 90s songs din. Kung sabagay si ate at nanay lang naman ang kumakanta. At around 5 PM, mom's amigas came over. Finally, the genre of songs changed - mas lumuma. Either OPMs in the 70s or Visayan songs.

Invited guests: Cousin (1 person); Neighbors (15); mom's amigas (7)

Food: Main course - rellenong bangus, lumpia, adobo, igado, spaghetti, pansit, lechon (worth P6,000.00). Dessert: Goldilocks cake ube and cheese flavor, fruit salad
Note: Take outs for everyone were encouraged para maubos ang pagkain.

Additional notes: No photos taken. Nakalimutan. It rained prior to the "party". They said it's sign for good luck. May blessing ni Lord.

Lessons in Life

I was made to remember another lesson in life after a casual spur of the moment conversation with my siblings a few days back. Whenever you feel down and unhappy for whatever reason, remember to look upward and see the wondrous things you can still accomplish and the multitude of great things the universe has yet to offer. At the same time, look below you and see how many people are actually trying hard just to get to your place. In short, while it's human nature to feel discontent occasionally, it's healthy to always be grateful, to continue working on your dreams and to look at the glass half full. I need this kind of reminder from time to time. Ang saya ng buhay!

For Your Entertainment - Twilight Saga: Eclipse

I watched The Eclipse last night after getting mixed reviews from co-workers and friends. I am not a fan, but for my own peace of mind, I wanted to find out, or shall I say, see for myself what's the fuss surrounding this third installment is really all about. Okay, I may be gunned down for posting comments about the movie when I haven't even read the book. Some may say I'm expressing half-baked opinions here. Still, I just want to share my "outsider's" point of view. Wala naman sigurong masama if I forget about the book, and just take this movie as it is.

Honestly, Eclipse wasn't that bad at all. It was not as boring, contrary to my expectations, as the second installment. In fact, I found it surprisingly action-packed. There was less talk, and more fight scenes. Come on! Sino ba naman ang di mapapatalon sa upuan when you have two formidable vampire groups fighting against each other, but with a twist. Werewolves were on the side of the Cullens. Winner, di ba? Plus, the humour injected in some of the dialogue were also helpful in sustaining my interest. Like when Jacob told Edward "You cannot deny that I am hotter than you are" (or something like that). That really brought out good chuckles in me. And of course, the fact that you have visually "palatable" characters in front of you comfortably puts you on your seat. I think my co-spectators inside the cinema screamed it well: "Yummy!"

Enough of Eclipse. Can't wait for Breaking Dawn. Indeed, this flick has just proven once more my fascination with vampire movies. Like witches and wizards, they connote fear, magic and mystery. At this point, I cannot help but simply be entertained.