Saturday, October 27, 2012

Don't Judge Me, Please :)

I've never been a fan of self-documentary movies, especially those released in theaters. I find it an absolute waste of my money. But so much so has been said about these type of movies that I feel I'm being very judgmental about them.
Night shift duty-- awake at night, asleep at day-- has done a great deal as to changing my perception since I 'm able to catch reruns of just about any show featured at HBO or Star Movies. First, there was Justin Bieber's Never Say Never. He is obviously the number 1 popular teenage singing sensation of today's generation. Everybody loves him, even my four-year-old nephew! You have to own that fact. I used to never like him, but his songs were catchy and man can you sing to its tune all day! ;)
His documentary was heartwarming, I tell you. I found myself crying more than twice. His passion and perseverance was something I would want to emulate. He has the talent, but it can only take you as far as where you would want them be. I say he has the talent + patience + dedication. His was a faith unyielding and believing. :) No wonder my sister, and the whole world, adores him.
Next up is Katy Perry's Part of Me. Heavens, this woman is phenomenal! There is no stopping her! She shines ever so bright! :) After watching her music documentary, I see her in a different light. I love every bit of her. It's admiring how she has managed to work everything-- career and personal life. But every good story has to come to an end. :/
Her undying and unwavering commitment to her craft is amazing! The number of fans present in all the cities she's performed in her World Tour is a testament to that. While watching her documentary, sitting beside my sister, we found ourselves shedding tears several times. This is a documentary for those who want to be inspired. It's a personal look on the life of an ordinary girl turned superstar. :)
I may not be necessarily a fan of their music but I have to say I've been a fan of their personality. No one loves a fake. :)

Friday, October 12, 2012

BMT

You know what they say about the friends you made in college? They are the ones who's going to stick with you through the good and the bad times. And this I concur time and again. :) We may have been very busy with our personal lives, but when we do see each other, the day is never enough to catch up on all the lost times.
We have finally found the time to go on a short and quick trip. We have been wanting to go to Sumilon island, located at the southern tip of Cebu, and we finally did it. :) Boy were we glad! :p
I'll be the first to tell you that I'm not a fan of sea and road trips, especially those long and winding. You can be sure I have three or four plastics with me when the visitor arrives. My friends Tiny and Matet have been trying really hard to keep their laughter to themselves while I belched (to think they knew my dilemma even when we were in college). They even faked concern where it warrants. It was so funny I wished someone took a picture of us!
*I had a hard time convincing these two to come and swim in the pool and beach with me, soon as we changed into our swimming attires. They had other pressing matters to attend to. I was so irritated beyond words, I just gawked at them while their imprtant stuff were being done. :/ I hope they read this and remember that time! :p

*When we were snorkeling, I saw the prettiest shade of blue on an equally pretty fish! It's perpetually on my mind. The schools of fish were so beautiful!!! :)
*We kept wishing we had a buffet lunch, which they serve when there are 20+ visitors or on weekends, instead of the plated lunch. We kept joshing the staff to let us have an early lunch or to give us an additional serving. I'll give the food a 3/5 rating only because the pumpkin soup was so good! Their welcome drinks was an absolute refresher, or were we too thirsty from the long trip?

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Bukid

Work has been really busy lately, but life is still very good. There are so many things to be thankful for. When I'm swamped with doctors' orders and I feel overwhelmed, I remember good days to get me by. :)
*We woke up to this sight. I had been staring at it for more than an hour.
*The road was long and bumpy. The air was cool. It gets even cooler as we near our destination. 
*What did they say again? That height is might?  I concur.
*Yani would have been very happy to see these. She's fond of flowers. Very pretty!
*We conquered Asia's longest zipline! We were suspended on thin air!

*Del Monte actually houses its employees free of charge. Of course, they'd have to move out when they've retired, so another family may also reside the house.
*Tough roads require a tough driver! :p