Greatness

Swear, I have never cried so hard for reading a book or watching a film until I came across with P.S. I Love You. I was even hesitant to read this as I was like --> I'm too young for this widow stuff but then I got bored one day so I read the first page and the next thing I knew, my face was soaked in tears. Just so great.

''Cecelia Ahern's debut novel, PS, I Love You, follows the engaging, witty, and occasionally sappy reawakening of Holly, a young Irish widow who must put her life back together after she loses her husband Gerry to a brain tumor. Ahern, the twentysomething daughter of Ireland's prime minister, has discovered a clever and original twist to the Moving On After Death concept made famous by novelists and screenwriters alike--Gerry has left Holly a series of letters designed to help her face the year ahead and carry on with her life. As the novel takes readers through the seasons (and through Gerry's monthly directives), we watch as Holly finds a new job, takes a holiday to Spain with her girlfriends, and sorts through her beloved husband's belongings. Accompanying Holly throughout the healing process is a cast of friends and family members who add as much to the novel's success as Holly's own tale of survival. In fact, it is these supporting character's mini-dramas that make PS, I Love You more than just another superficial tearjerker with the obligatory episode at a karaoke bar. Ahern shows real talent for capturing the essence of an interaction between friends and foes alike; even if Holly's circle of friends does resemble the gang from Bridget Jones a bit too neatly to ignore (her best friend is even called Sharon).''

(plot summary from www.shelfari.com)

Much bookstore? uh-huh. How I wish. Tacloban sucks at this. So I have been making plans how to get the fourth and final Twilight series book. And here is my fabulous Breaking-Dawn-come-to-me-baby-I'm-dying-to-read-you-I-can-almost-feel-your-hardcover-in-my-hands plot.

First, I saved money from my weekly allowance and I don't want to talk about figures here so let me just sum it up by saying I have no problem with regards to that matter.

Second, I asked someone to buy the book for me. Usually, it is my Diko who does such favors (which was like, oh-- wait. all the time?) but he's in New York now so I asked his beautiful and thoughtful girlfriend, ate Jackie, who is based in Cebu. As expected, she agreed. HAHA.  She did file for reservation without me telling her to do it, very adequate of her indeed, and I really don't know how to thank her.

Third, which is what I'm about to do tomorrow, I'm gonna deposit the money in her ATM account for the payment of the book[s] (might as well buy a few more books other than BD) and shipping fee.

Fourth, wait for the 5th of August. Yes, Aug. 4 is the official date release of BD but shipping will take 24 hours. I just hope and pray that no typhoons or any circumstances will occur and choke me out of my dream----to have Breaking Dawn that very day.

As of the moment, the Breaking Dawn Quote of the Day helps me fight the anxiety. (or I guess it is the other way around, as it leaves me speculating a lot of things). SM will be posting in her myspace account a quote from the book everyday until the release of the book.

 

        OME! THIS IS IT, OFFICIALLY.

Okay, so one thing I love about the Twilight Series are its Book Covers, with the theme color which includes black, red, white.

Of course, my favorite is the Apple Cover of the first book, Twilight. Wherein the book represents Bella, the forbidden fruit which is very much a temptation to Edward, the vampire.

Then the Ruffled Tulip with Blood Stain Cover of the second book, New Moon. Well, I really dunno why they chose the white tulip. But for sure it represents Bella, and the flower is ruffled because she was pretty damn brokenhearted in this book. The bood stain? Uhhh.. her human weakness[es]? or her bleeding heart? (I suck at this, I know).

Next is the Broken Ribbon Cover of the third book, Eclipse. And as what as Stephenie Meyer has said, "The ribbon for me is about the idea of you're trying to break away from your old life. And it's never a clean cut. There's always some of those threads that are so hard to break and for me that's Bella thinking that she can just walk away from her human life and it's really not that simple."

And now, the picture above is the official cover of the the fourth and final book of the Twilight Series, Breaking Dawn. It will be out in the bookstores this coming August, the second day of the month to be exact. woot! woot!

The cover is awesome and pretty much intriguing and I LOVE IT.

As you can see, the theme color is still present and there is a chessboard with a red Pawn behind the white Queen. What yah think? What does this mean? Now, there are various threads and forums talking about the possible meanings of this cover. First, the chessboard represents the chess-like struggle Bella will encounter in her vampire transformation or love between her vampire mate Edward and werewolf best friend Jacob (and this interpretation is very vague and inadequate, haha). Second, the red Pawn behind represents Bella's human (human=blood=red) weakness(Pawn) and the one that is right in front the picture, the more powerful but not inevitable white Queen (as the King is the inevitable) represents her becoming a vampire (cold white=vampire). It just make sense! But then again, we will only know the very true meaning of the cover right after reading the book. And I so can't wait! *Sigh*

Anyways, I have already a copy of the first chapter, and this is true, as in not just a fanfiction, of BD. Got it online. And there are a lot of sites, basically twilight fan sites, where you can DL it but you can PM me if you want a copy.

David Cook is the 7th AMERICAN IDOL!!!

YAHOOO!!!

OMG! The trailer is out now and I. can't. breathe.
This is amazing. Can't wait for the movie. The shooting of the movie is totally finished, they now work on the editing and things of that sort. Ahahay!

Twilight in HD

I guess you have heard of Sophie Kinsella or the Shopaholic series --- her famous hilarious books. (click the links below for its reviews)

 

*Confessions of a Shopaholic

*Shopaholic Abroad

*Shopaholic Ties a Knot

*Shopaholic and Sister

*Shopaholic and Baby

 

Well.. I am now reading the fifth book of the said series and honestly, I can't stop laughing now! God knows how I kick my butt off everytime I read Sophie's books. The heroine of the Shopaholic series is Rebecca Bloomwood, a shopaholic lady, obviously. Idk, but I think what really is funny here are the thoughts that out-of-the-blue just pop in her mind.  LOL!

 

I wanna share to you an excerpt of the Shopaholic and Baby. In this book, Becky is already married to Luke Brandon and is actually preggers. Yehey! In this particular scene, Bex is attending her mom's 50th birthday.

 

And I’m wearing my new pink dress with the handkerchief hem, and dancing (as best I can, given the bump) with Luke. Mum and Dad dance by and wave at us, and I smile back, trying not to cringe in horror. I know this is their party and everything. But my parents really don’t know how to dance. Mum’s wiggling her hips, completely out of time, and Dad’s kind of punching the air like he’s fighting three invisible men at once.

 

Why can’t parents dance? Is it some universal law of physics or something?

 

Suddenly a terrifying thought hits me. We’re going to be parents! In twenty years’ time,our child will be cringing at us.

 

No. I can’t let it happen.

 

 “Luke!” I say urgently over the music. “We have to be able to do cool dancing so we don’t embarrass our child!”

 

 “I’m a very cool dancer,” replies Luke. “Very cool indeed.”

 

 “No, you’re not!”

 

 “I had dance lessons in my teens, you know,” he retorts. “I can waltz like Fred Astaire.”

 

"Waltz?”I echo derisively. “That’s not cool! We need to know all the street moves. Watch me.”

 

I do a couple of funky head-wriggle body-pop maneuvers, like they do on rap videos. When I look up, Luke is gaping at me.

 

 “Sweetheart,” he says. “What are you doing?”

 

“It’s hip-hop!” I say. “It’s street!”

 

 “Becky! Love!” Mum has pushed her way through her dancing guests to reach me. “What’s wrong? Has labor started?”

 

Honestly. My family has no idea about contemporary urban street dance trends.

 

 “I’m fine!” I say. “Just dancing.”

 

Ow. Actually, I may have pulled a muscle or three.

 

“Come here, J-Lo.” Luke puts his arms round me.

 

What do you think? HAHA

 

Anywayz, Sophie's other books are as funny as this one. Actually, I first read *Can You Keep a Secret? before this and I think it is even funnier than this series. After this, am gonna read the famous book *Undomestic Goddess and her latest book, *Remember Me?

 

Read her books fellas.

ENJOY!!!

 

I got this from the iluvtwilight multiply group.

THE BOOKS

1. Which book in the series is your favorite?

* I love all. But if I really have to choose one, that would be the first book --- TWILIGHT.

2. How long did it take you to read the books?

*uhmm.. more or less 2 days for each book. So I guess I read all the books in a week.

3. Who introduced you to the books?

*Anjoulie Marie Gerez. (Thank you so much!!!)

4. Did you buy them, borrow them, or have them given to you as a gift?

*I bought them.

5. You are looking forward to:

* Reading the final book of the series, Breaking Dawn and the Twilight book in Edward's perspective, Midnight Sun.

*And of course, I can't wait for the Twilight Movie! ahahay!

6. What`s your dream ending to the series?

*I just want Edward and Bella to be together. (And I want Bella to become a vampire)

FAVORITES

7. Who is your favorite character?

*A lot, I'm afraid I can't choose one. I like Edward , Bella, Alice and Emmet.

8. Who`s your favorite vampire?

*Edward Cullen!

9. Who is your favorite werewolf?

*Quil. haha

10. What`s one of your favorite quotes from the stories?

*just one? okay okay. this is from New Moon, here: ''Before you, Bella, my life was like a moonless night. Very dark, but there were stars - points of light and reason. . . . And then you shot across my sky like a meteor. Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty. When you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon, everything went black. Nothing had changed, but my eyes were blinded by the light. I couldn't see the stars anymore. And there was no more reason for anything.''

11. What was your favorite Bella and Edward moment?

*The night Bella accepted the wedding proposal of Edward in Eclipse. OMG!

12. What was your favorite Bella and Jacob moment?

*Nothing really. haha

13. How about your favorite Bella and Alice moment?

*When Alice confronted Bella about their planned secret wedding. haha Alice was so determined to host the wedding and Bella just can't refuse her.

14. What was your favorite adventure/battle?

*the battle between the Cullens-Werewolf and Victoria's coven (Eclipse).

15. Which book cover was your favorite?

*Twilight. I really love that cover with the hands holding an apple. dyt?

16. Are these books among your favorite books of all?

*Absolutely. They top the list!

THIS OR THAT?

17. Twilight or New Moon?

*Twilight

18. New Moon or Eclipse?

*Eclipse

19. Eclipse or Twilight?

*Twilight

2o. Are you more excited about Breaking Dawn or Midnight Sun?

*Bloody Breaking Dawn!

21. Midnight Sun or the Twilight movie?

*Holy Twilight Movie!

22. The Twilight movie or Breaking Dawn?

*uh-huh. This is difficult. okay, Breaking Dawn. 

23. Who do you want to see Bella with most: Edward or Jacob?

*haha. are u kidding? of course EDWARD!

24. Bella or Jacob?

*Bella

25. Edward or Jacob?

*Edward

26. Bella or Alice?

*hmm.... Bella. or ALice? haha

27. Alice or Edward?

*Edward

28. Alice or Jacob?

*Alice

29. Rosalie or Alice?

*Alice

3o. Jasper or Alice ?

*ALice

31. Jasper or Edward?

*Edward

32. Carlisle or Esme?

*Esme. She's such a loving vampire mother.

33. Emmett or Jasper?

*Emmet. Although Jasper is more handsome.

34. Emmett or Jacob?

*Emmet.

35. Bella or Rosalie?

*Bella

36. Esme or Charlie?

*Charlie

37. Charlie or Carlisle?

*Charlie. okay, now I realize that I also love Charlie except that he likes Jacob more than Edward for Bella.

38. Charlie or Billy?

*Charlie

39. Jacob or Sam?

* ughhh! Jacob. Do I have a choice here?

4o. Sam or Quil?

*Quil

41. Quil or Embry?

*Quil

42. Who`s the better villain:

*Victoria. haha bloody vampire! Got so obsessed of killing Bella way until the third book. I wonder who will be the villain in the fourth book, now that Victoria is dead.

43. Werewolves or Vampires?

*Vampire! ( I'll raise my glass to you! hahaha)

MOVIE STUFF

44. How did you first find out about the movie?

*From Anjoulie again.

45. Are you excited?

*Hell yeah!!! You don't have any idea..

46. What do you think of the casting so far?

*Perfect!

47. Are you going to go see it?

*wdut? haha. of course!

48. Planning on going with anyone in particular?

*jammy. hehe

49. Do you think it will stay true to the book?

*yep yep! I've been keeping myself updated with the producion of the movie! weee! it's great!

BREAKING DAWN SPECULATION

5o. Are you planning on buying this book as soon as it`s out?

*YES!!!

51. Do you think Bella will be turned into a vampire finally?

*yes. . . . . (I doubt a bit, but I'm really hoping)

52. Do you think she and Edward will get married?

*YES!!! I mean, they gave the invitations already right? hehe but yeah.. I know Jacob won't give up that easily. He'll do something. Ugh!

53. Do you think Jacob might imprint in this book?

*yes. I really think so, then Bella will be jealous. Oh gosh! I really hope there will be another girl for Edward, (why not Tanya?) to make it balance.

54. Who do you think Bella will end up with: Edward or Jacob?

*EDWARD. please!

55. Do you think it will be a happy, sad, or shocking ending?

*I really have this feeling that it will be a shocking and sad ending. idk!

56. Who do you think will be the villain/s of the book this time?

*maybe the volturi. or just a battle between the vamps and werewolves.

57. How would you feel about a possible vampire/werewolf cross?

*thrilling! haha

58. Do you think Charlie will find out Edward is a vampire?

*no. poor Charlie haha

59. Will the vampires and werewolves continue the truce they had in Eclipse?

*nope!!!

6o. If anyone, who do you think will die in this book?

*idk! I don't want anyone to die!

61. For a twist: what would you think if Edward was somehow turned human?

*I've been thinking about that. It's okay for me.

62. Do you think Jacob will be over Bella by the end of the book?

*nope, unless if he will imprint to someone else... to Jessica? haha

63. What do you most want to happen in Breaking Dawn?

Edward and Bella happy together --- no Jacob in the scene! That's it.

64. What`s your dream ending?

*Edward and Bella together as vampires. haha! Charlie will know, then the world will know the race of Vampires. haha Impossible I know!

A FEW LAST THINGS

65. In which book did you like Bella`s character best?

*TWILIGHT.

66. How about Edward`s?

*ECLIPSE.

67. Jacob`s?

* none.

68. Alice`s?

*New Moon. It was so sweet of her to visit and be with Bella after how many months. She was really worried about her. Awww..

69. If it were possible, who would you most want to meet in person?

*I want to meet Edward!

70. If there was one thing you would say to Stephenie Meyer, what would it be?

* You are the best. Thanks for writing these books. Continue writing and touching other's lives. And that was really so nice of you, mentioning the Filipino vampire out of all the vampires in that website Bella was looking at. Coz you see, I'm a Filipino, but of course am not a vamp. hehe (I really don't know what to say to her.. I'll be starstruck!)

No one can beat Usher.
Although I admit that lately Im loving Chris B and Ne-Yo.

ahahay! I love this site. I can now tune to One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl without a sweat. It buffers so fast. NO DOWNLOADING, and so updated. Gonna watch also Prison Break Season 3. haha Maybe also the Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicle, heard it's good. yey! :)

I am so loving Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl nowadays. Or is it Leighton Meester? Er.. Basta, Leighton portrays the role of Blair very well and perfect! Fabulous! Bravo!

              God. Leighton is so beautiful. I mean look at that pretty face, so immaculate.

And she now becomes Blair even in real life, I mean I can see it in the way she dresses up. SO BLAIR>>> I love the Blair Fashion from head to toe and that absolutely includes the headbands!!! Oopps! I love the glossy lips too. haha :)

I LOVE QUEEN B!!!

even though she is bad ( a bit.. haha defensive ), she is still my favorite GG character. Yeah, she's naughty at times but.. cmon! if you are watching GG for sure you know why she's like that. Besides, she is a loving daughter, thoughtful best friend and girlfriend.

*if you are watching GG, you probably know that she's now back in the limelight after all that slutty thingy scandal. haha Go Blair. Show Manhattan that you're still the Queen B. Show Little J that there is only one B.

Start:

Dec 12, '08

cant wait. ahahay!

Start:	Aug 2, '08
End:	Aug 31, '08

The final book of the Twilight Series will be released, finally
the wait is killing me. really.
And am gonna do everything to have the book as soon as it is out in the bookstores. this is really one of the few things I hate about Tacloban: NO ADEQUATE BOOKSTORE! dammit!

Start:	May 9, '08
End:	May 31, '08

gosh. my brother bought me THE HOST by Stephenie Meyer (but with the use of my money, toinkzz!) and I was shocked the book is out already. Supposed to be it will be available on the first week of May. Well anyways, I think Powerbooks decided to sell it with the lots of people/fans asking for it. haha And so Im kinda begging my brother to send it to me and he said it is impractical coz Im going to Cebu this May. Crap. Now I have to wait. Well... It is definitely worth the wait! Ahahay! :)

I haven’t got a clue if you’re the one
But I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel
I wanna do this right
Don’t wanna waste this night
But I’m drowning
Drowning in your love

Bring me flowers
And talk for hours
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face
Your warm embrace
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel

I’m a little scared to hold you close
Cause I just might never ever let you go
Caught up in your smile
I’m happy as a child
But I’m still drowning
Drowning in your love

Bring me flowers
And talk for hours
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face
Your warm embrace
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel

Oh, do do do do do do do

Your heart cares for nothing in return
And I’m just taking
Taking you in
Caught up in your smile
I’m happy as a child
But I’m still drowning
Drowning in your love

Bring me flowers
And talk for hours
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face
Your warm embrace
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel

Bring me flowers
And talk for hours
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel

Close my eyes
And dream for miles
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel

Bring me flowers
And talk for hours
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face
Your warm embrace
And ooh I like you
And ooh I like how you make me feel

some great hits from the said movie. juz 'some' coz apparently, the max. # of songs one can download in a particular playlist here in multiply is three. naw...

this is very funny, well... at least to me and to a lot of my friends. :) this one is an audition video clip from Bulgarian Idol.

This is much much better than the first Step Up movie. Galing! There were a lot of moves that put me in awe (with my mouth and eyes wide open LOL). Briana Evigan was really really hot in her apple bottom jeans, like she was wearing such kind of jeans in all the scenes.

I love how Andy (Briana) said that the streets or any dancefloor in that manner is supposed to be for ANYONE or any race in this world, what matters is that one can dance. That being part of the streets is not just about being famous or having the power but bringing something new to the floor! And it should not matter what you are, like if you are rich or something. "It is not about what you got, it is about what you make from what you got. So if the ------(I cant remember the name of the crew LOL) too scared to defend their title (as Andy's crew wasn't allowed to compete in the streets) against us. Then Hell! we'll be outside doing our thing where the streets started.''

at yun!!! they danced in the streets and it was raining at PAMATAY TALAGA YUNG MOVES!!!! ANG LUPEEET!!! the effects with regards to the splashes of water and some light thing in their hands were great and super great. And they used a new mix of song, not the typical hiphop one. It was like a mix of rock, hiphop and... i dunno na! hehe

watch this.watch this.watch this.