I... am a Librarian!

Finally found this after years of searching. And it's the last one too!

#luckyday

Sale Books

A new New Year's Resolution is revealing itself before my eyes: collect as many sale books as possible. I've bought more books these past two months than I did last year. 

I hardly buy books in their original price except when I know they'll be my type of story. Sale things make me buy things I wouldn't really buy. I wouldn't feel too bad about getting a story that I did not enjoy because they're not so expensive. I'm glad the ones I got were pretty okay.

Anyway, I am looking forward to more book hunting in the future!

Nebraska Dreams

Last year, I planned an itinerary for a Nebraska trip to watch the National Figure Skating Championship this weekend. Everything was set, just needed the money. I told myself that I'd be able to collect enough for a trip without asking my parents. It was (kind of) possible but boo hoo, I guess it's not the time. 

Dreams will come true... someday!

The Golden Ass

Whenever I read information on the Internet, it's really no surprise when I start reading about anime and then star systems the next. For some reason, I found myself reading about greek and roman mythology -- again. I stumbled upon a link to this book called The Golden Ass. I thought it was funny so I clicked on it.

On the page, it said that the main protagonist turned himself into an ass.

An ass.

HAHA. Funniest information ever. I immediately thought of those butts in Cow and Chicken. When I hovered over the word 'ass', it pointed to a page about donkeys.

I didn't know donkeys were also called ass. What?!

It would be wildly inappropriate if Donkey was named Ass. :))

Current Obsession

O yeh!

It's June!

Busy, busy life for the past few weeks. Never had time for anything leisurely other than watching Vampire Diaries. I'm trying to catch up so I can be ready for Season 4 this September. Hopefully, I'll finish all 3 seasons. 

He is a bit like Edward Cullen in speaking, hairstyle and wardrobe. 

After that I'll watch True Blood. Horror drama marathon in the coming months!

A few days ago my Mom surprised me with a gift. I was even a bit annoyed at first (she bought me sandals) because why would someone else buy shoes for you that you haven't tried on? (I guess you'll be more happy if it fits!) Turns out she bought me those sandals I've been keeping an eye on for almost a year (it was finally on sale!). She didn't need me there because I've tried it on so many times already. Haha!

One of the happiest moments of my life! I can't wait to wear it!

In nail news, I've been keeping my nails clean and clear (nyerk) for the past weeks. I have a few nail art designs to try out but there's not enough time to do it. I finally settled on using nail stickers and go for a simple and easy look.

Not even a peach base coat or something. Super rush nail art haha

I'm so happy it's a long weekend. I can read my books, practice math and relax a bit before work and school starts again. Whee!

Events

I made sure to be more aware of what's happening around the city so as not to miss anything I would have liked to see. I'll make this year the events year and these are some of the events I'll be going to in the next months.

Jayeslee concert in June

Barber of Seville in July

Cirque du Soleil and Phantom of the Opera in August 

And like the opening intro of The Apprentice... (i need) money money money money... mooooney! Hahaha!

Flowers and Peppers

Yeah, that's my breakfast 'cause we freakin' ran out of cereal. :((

Anyway, my mom took me out today so that I can be her yaya when she grocery shops. Thankfully she's determined to get at least something from the department store and that's why I got to buy new accessories and these lovely boat shoes. Thanks momma!

Then we went to Pepper Lunch. My first time to eat there so it was fascinating to have this huge ass hot plate brought to the table. It was fun mixing the food too.

And my boring outfit wouldn't be complete without this pretty flower. I thank you whoever bought me this that I've finally been able to wear it after so long. (Ever since kinder pa ata haha)

Also, I got inspired by this blogger's 30-day challenge that I think I'll do it myself. Hopefully it's okay. Although instead of having just 30 pieces of clothing (I don't think I have that much), Imma do it with just 30 pieces of anything: Clothes, shoes, accessories and bags. I might go crazy. More on that later.

All in all, it was a tiring day and now I have a headache. Excusez-moi.

Gigi's Jewelry Lesson

"A Topaaaaz?!"

Haha, love it.

Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr to leave 'Gossip Girl'

FINALLY.

Bum + Bond

Bum + Bond is the recipe of the week as I'm just so lazy these days: Heat = Lazy = No Energy. Boo.

Just now, I rewatched Casino Royale and I just can't help not searching for that place where Bond gets hospitalized. It's really so beautiful. It's actually a villa called Villa del Balbianello in the beautiful Lake Como located in Italy.

What's interesting is that I found it through a website called James Bond Lifestyle. It lists everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING (Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating) that you can get your hands on from the Bond movies.

I got in on the hype of James Bond and so of course, I got pretty excited. Sometimes I just wish I lived in Bond's world. It'd be cool then, to see him drive off in a shiny Aston Martin. Haha!

If you love James Bond and have some time on your hands, go check it out. :)

Gray or Blue?

Discovered this song years ago through the short film above, "How To Say I Love You".



I feel so helpless now, my guitar is not around
And I'm struggling with the xylophone to make these feelings sound
And I'm remembering you singing and bringing you to life
And It's raining out the window and today it looks like night
You haven't written to me in a week I'm wondering why that is
Are you too nervous to be lovers, friendships ruined with just one kiss
I watched you very closely I saw you look away
Your eyes are either gray or blue I'm never close enough to say
But your sweatshirt says it all with the hood over your face
I can't keep staring at your mouth without wondering how it tastes
I'm with another boy; he's asleep, I'm wide awake
And he tried to win my heart, but it's taken time
I know the shape of your hands because I watch them when you talk
And I know the shape of your body 'cause I watch it when you walk
And I want to know it all but I'm giving you the lead
So go on, go on and take it, don't fake it, shake it
Don't second guess your feelings you were right from the start
And I notice she's your lover, but she's nowhere near your heart
This city is for strangers, like the sky is for the stars
But I think it's very dangerous if we do not take whats ours
And I'm winning you with words because I have no other way
I'd love to look into your face without your eyes turning away
Last night I watched you sing because a person has to try
And I walked home in the rain because a person cannot lie

Likes

Halata na mga gusto ko mga tipong ganitong kanta. Naalala ko Maroon 5 bigla sa song na 'to halos parehas ang style haha. Love them both!

Period Drama Dance

In all of the period dramas I've seen, there's always this one dance that captures my attention.

Pride and Prejudice (1995) - BBC Series
Around 0:39 and 1:58

Magical!

Pride and Prejudice (2005)
This one's the best I've seen. The electricity between Darcy and Elizabeth is melting my brain. ♥ I think I've seen this movie a hundred times already. (coz it's in my ipod and i watch it wherever, whenever, every chance i get hahaha)

Lost in Austen (2008) - BBC Series
Starts at 2:00

Lastly,
Emma (2009) - BBC Series 
Haha, I see a pattern :>
I haven't seen the 1996 Emma ITV Series with Kate Beckinsale but I've seen the 1996 Emma film with Gwyneth Paltrow but I don't remember if they ever did this dance.



Anyway, I don't know what it's called but it's best 19th century dance I have ever seen. I wish I could dance it! Tralalalalala

David Garrett

It's just his wrist moving hahahaha

Tale of Desperaux

Watching it now.

Desperaux is sooo cute.

I love that they named this one rat Chiaroscuro. Chiaroscuro, in art, means it is a contrast between light and dark.  In the story, rat's are to live in dark places and his love for light is what makes him odd among the rest of the rats. Very nice.

Harry Potter 7

Warning: Spoilers ahead.

I think the opening sequence was great. It differs from the previous films where they already show the title. This time though, they showed a little pre-sequence for the events ahead. 

There's also a first look to the Malfoy Manor which didn't live up to what I expected it to look like. (What I liked though was a good close up of Snap, hahaha) I guess that's what anyone can expect a house is from a really wizarding family.

    

Anyway, so the 7 Potters scene. They really put in a lot of comedy lines here and there in this film. I found myself laughing just for the random comedic things they present. The film is not so dark anyway but I guess they're trying to stay away from it being too serious? (But it's supposed to be hella serious.) 

Skip. Skip. Skipped some parts.

The trio silently enters the Ministry of Magic (not as themselves but with the use of the Polyjuice Potion) and successfully grab the horcrux from Dolores' neck. Here comes in the romance issues and Ron's anger.

Ouch, Ron. Anyway, they go their separate ways while Hermione goes to search her books and puts two and two together. Ron comes back after saving almost naked Harry and destroys the horcrux. Yay! 5 more to destroy! (and there's around 2 1/2 hours left to show how, lol)

And WTF for that horcrux-thing coming out for Ron. Harry and Hermione? Did they actually shoot that scene? Just go and watch to find out what I'm talking about because that's seriously mind fuck. 

They go to places to learn more about this symbol:

Elder wand, stone and Invisibility Cloak.

It's really nice, how they told the story of Beetle the Bard. Something out of the ordinary for the Harry Potter films. (If they didn't pull back out of making it 3D, I'm not sure how this part would look like).

Of course along the way, they meet with the death eaters and one time, with Nagini. 

From Xenophilius' house (where they heard the story), they get caught by fugly death eaters who bring them to Malfoy Manor (aka the headquarters). There, they meet Bellatrix, Lucius with his funny hair, Draco and some others. Bellatrix, as per usual, goes into crazy mode and starts scaring Draco into checking whether it was Harry or not (Hermione had spelled his face into an unrecognizable face). She brings Harry and Ron in the basement cellar where they meet Luna, his father and what I think was Griphook. Above, she tortures Hermione. (Oh, I can't bloody wait for her to get axed from the living world. Grr) 

Anyway, the incredibly amazing, always there 'to save Harry Potter' Dobby, arrives. He saves them all but just when the apparition fog-thing ends, Bellatrix's knife (which she threw) went through it. We see next that Dobby was stabbed. It was great, I did cry. He said that it was a great way to die, being surrounded by friends. omgseriouslyiloveyoudobby. 

Then...

Voldemort goes brokeback with Dumbledore in his coffin and steals the Elder wand. I knew it would end here, it had that finale feel. I read somewhere that it would end at Chapter 24 of the book but I'm not sure since I forgot what was written there. Gonna go check it out when I have the time. 

Summary?

1. Quite a few comedic lines here and there (and some inappropriate places)

2. More romance for Ron and Hermione (and some Harry/Hermione too)

3. Everyone's hair is messed up

4. Some person who gets transported through Portkey always, always gets injured

5. Let's cover our eyes: Harry Potter's naked body will be seen twice in the film

Someone please tell me if there's a place selling Hermione's bag. I am definitely going to make a beaded bag if there's no one selling it. Love it, FTW!

Bonus: HP cast trying to speak in American accent haha

(photo credits from Google and Wiki)

Due Date

My friends and I saw Due Date (which starts Robert Downey and Zach Galifianakis, directed by Todd Phillips) yesterday and it was hella funny.

Lots of funny parts in the move. I laughed most of the time, haha.

Anyway, I was at the mall for 8 hours. It wasn't fun to see the gradual increase of the visitors. There were TOO many people. The only nice part was that they had this big section of Nail Art stuff (which I went crazy over). Haha. 

So after I got home I watched The Hangover (which was also directed by Todd Phillips).
Bradley Cooper is ♥