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I was completely bored one time then I decided to open my Friendster account again. I hadn't opened it for awhile. Well, not surprising. I looked at my inbox and I saw  25 spam messages. I deleted them all. It's a waste of time if I'm going to open it even if I already know what's in it. Then, I went to see my profile. For a year, my profile page didn't change as well as the background music. "Hot & Cold" is the song I guess?


Anyway, after seeing how my profile's crappy look, I finally opened my stuck photos. It was fun looking at my own pics taken 3-4 years ago and realizing that somehow, I did change. Looking back, it was so cool. It made me wish to turn back time and live with the happy moments that those pictures say. So here, look what I found...

MY FIRST EVER TROPHY



Well, this would probably my first and my only National Award in my life (but I hope not). I got this trophy when I won the National Schools Press Conference in a News Writing-English category when I was in 3rd year HS. I'm not boasting once and for all but  when I heard that my name was called for the 3rd place, I didn't know what just I did at that moment. I ran as quick as possible leaving my teachers behind to go on the stage never minding what the hundreds of people on that gymnasium would say about me. So what? I won! You understand?! I won! I don't care if I look really desperate and stupid that time. All I want is to hold my trophy. haha....

So that's it. After I got it, a reporter blocked my way to ask me along with her cameraman. And I was like, "Oh my! My sweat is all-over my face! All the people in GenSan will see me". But I still went on answering the questions though. That was the best day. All I know is I never imagined winning. I only enjoyed writing my article. Maybe that's the LESSON there. Enjoy everything you love doing. And you work will be appreciated.


(to be continued...)


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My best romantic movies of all time

I know that romantic movies for some are lame and a waste of time. but for other who are romantic-at-heart, hopeless romantic and dreamers of a happily-ever-after love story, romantic movies are the portals for expressing what we are. Yes, we are. I won't deny that I'm one of the die-hard fans of romantic movies.

I've been watching romantic movies for years. And for those who call them sick, I'ma tell you to shut up! haha... The logic is, why would you watch it if you knew you hate it, right? So, since I don't have pictures yet of the topic that i was supposed to post tonight, I thought of sharing my favorite romantic movies at the same time give reviews on them. So I hope, you'll agree with me. lol.




 Notting Hill (Julia Roberts & Hugh Grant)




William Thacker: 'I enjoyed the movie very much. I was just wondering, did you ever consider having more horses in   it?'
Anna Scott: 'Well, we would have liked to. But it was difficult, obviously, being set in outer space.'”




This movie is the most memorable movie that I've watched when I was a kid. At the age of 10, I already felt "kilig" of the scenes and most especially of the song. I like it because it doesn't show PG scenes. So it can be watched by children. The concept was really good and it also had comedic scenes so it's not a boring one too. 

This movie made me realize that an ordinary person can be loved by a famous on who never even saw it coming. Until now, whenever I see this movie flicks on a cable channel, I'd rather feel like watching it AGAIN than studying for an exam for the afternoon. 

Notting Hill boosted the hopes of avid fans out there. The hope that someday, their wish of being with their favorite star might come true out of the blue. 


50 First Dates (Drew Barrymore & Adam Sandler)
           Lucy: [to Henry] Can I have one last first kiss? 

What if you'll fall in love with a person who would forget your name every 24 hours? Would you be too persevere to introduce who you are and start all over again every single day?

That's the main point of the story. Lucy (Drew Barrymore) got into an accident a year before Henry (Adam Sandler) met her. She might have survived but her memory didn't. The only things she can remember were the activities she did on the day she got into an accident. Everyday, she thinks that it's her father's birthday, that she paints a wall so she she do it, wash the plates and go to a restaurant for a breakfast. That seemed to be her daily routine. All the new things and people she encounter before her stock memory will be completely forgotten the next day, even her boyfriend.

It is kind'a surprising to think that 1 out of a thousand people (i guess) would have such kind of dilemma. But Henry didn't give up. At first, he was confused on why he was stabbed by Lucy the second day they met. But then again, when he found out that Lucy has an illness, he continued on getting to know her. Even if it takes him to introduce himself every 24 hours. He was a player before, but Lucy seemed to be the girl who had made him forget about playing around.

The story ended happily though. And Henry eventually found a way to make Lucy remember everything right after she woke up.  It's called 50 first dates because since Lucy can't remember anything, she always thought that it's her and Henry's first date every time they go out. 

OMG! I feel like watching this movie again!


*Titanic (Kate Winslet & Leonardo DiCaprio)



Leonardo DiCaprio 
(Jack): I'm the king of the world! 


Believe it or not, I've only had the chance to watch Titanic 13 years after it was released on cinemas. haha! Damn horrible right? That's why, whenever my friends talk about this movie before, all I can do is to listen and do all my best to show interest on to their talk. All I thought was, the hell I care about Jack and Rose?! However, I admit I still wanna watch it.

So finally, 3 months ago, I decided to watch over the internet. When the movie played, I told myself, "so this is the movie they're all crazy about before". While watching the movie, I found myself being so in to it. Like I was one of the characters. Jack and Rose's story was indeed heart whelming; full of passion and love. They  justify the word, FATE. 

"Love can touch us one time, and last for a lifetime", as it's theme song goes. That's what Jack and Rose showed. In the movie, you can greatly see the division between elites and poor. What I like about this whole Titanic thing is that, it's not just all about cruising and being being in love. But it also tells about the different scenarios in the world represented by the events inside the Titanic ship. It's also a tear-jerking movie! Trust me! Watching it made me fear the ocean more. haha! The ship's ending was a tragedy. And Jack and Rose's lovestory was just really inspiring and also had a really sad finale. That's what they say how a true love should be. Sacrificing. 



 A Walk To Remember ( Mandy Moore & Shane West)

Jamie: You have to promise you won't fall in love with me. 
Landon: That's not a problem. 


Who would expect that a bad boy like Landon would fall in love with a Pastor's kid Jamie? 

Alright, this might be a typical bad-boy-meets-good-girl movie but its edge is, it showed that not all perfect relationships would last forever being together. 

Jamie is sick. And her days were already numbered even before she went out with Landon. Being a Pastor's kid with no mother is surely the reason why she was aloof and still single. She never had a boyfriend since birth (oh well! we're alike. haha).

Landon on the other hand was not really the criminal type of bad boy. He has just no direction. He's arrogant. When he met Jamie, at first, he was completely irritated about her. She's not the type of girl he wished to be with. 

To make the story short, the two got married even if Landon already discovered Jamie's condition. They never had the chance to spend a longer time being together as husband and wife 'coz Jamie died. Landon loved her a lot. But he did let her go. Jamie had not just been his true love but she's also the girl who completely changed his prospectives in life. 


How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Kate Hudson & Matthew McConaughey)

Andie: [Crying at restaurant after waitress asks if everything is okay] My boyfriend thinks I'm fat!
[
Flicks food at himAndie: And I can't eat in front of him! I can't eat in front of you! I have to go to the bathroom. Ben: [Receives dirty looks from other customers]
Honey, I don't think you're fat! I don't think she's fat! 


Watching this movie would make you laugh to death and fall in love at the same time. This movie made me like Matthew and Kate as celebrities. They also look awesome together. By just reading the quote above, I know you would smile or laugh. Can you imagine two people who were just been going out because each of them has tasks to accomplish? And to add to it, they didn't know that they're fooling each other. And that they are fooling themselves. Andie (Kate) just went out with Ben (Matt) in order to have something to write on her article "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days". She has to annoy him for him to decide to break up with her. But in contrast, Ben had a modus too. He went out with Andie to prove that women are crazy about him. And to get an idea on what would be the perfect tagline for his company's Swarovsky  Diamond launch. Ironic isn't it?

However, both of them fell on the trap they made for each other. They fell in love. 

I recommend you to watch this movie if you still didn't see it. It's awesome, I tell you. It's one of the best movies who would ease your stress and tickle your heart. 




So that sounds it. I still have a row of movies in mind but I guess it would take me a day to finish it. lol...
What about you? Care to share your favorite romantic movies? :)




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Differences between the stories from the BOOKS and its MOVIES



I found out that movies like Twilight don’t really follow what’s on its books. And worst, some of the ideas are screwed and changed! Tsk2x… the authors should not allow that. Now here are some observations of mine taken from my recently read books.

·         New Moon

On the Movie:

There’s no thrill when Alice Cullen showed up again into Bella Swan’s house. It’s like she just appeared, you know? No excitement.

On the Book:

Stephenie Meyer emphasized the nervousness of Bella as she was carefully entering the room. She thought Victoria was the one who was waiting for her. ( Geeez! This is the most thrilling part for me! And yet, it was not nicely shown in the movie!)


·         Dear John
                On the Movie:
-          Tim, who happened to be the bestfriend of Savannah (the lead girl), was the father of Alan (the special child).
-          John Tyree(the leading man) was given a ride home by Tim on the first day they met. Tim even had brought Alan with him.
-          John and Savannah made love on the first time John went home from the army. And they did it in Savannah’s house.
-          John and Mr. Tyree(his dad) had the last words for each other before Mr. Tyree died at the hospital.
-          John only went home twice. And on the second time he went home, he and Savannah were not together anymore.
-          They only had an argument when Savannah found out that John had reupped for the army in order to volunteer for the Iraq-America War during an occasion on Savannah’s place.

                On the Book:
-          I was totally shocked! It was never mentioned in the book that Tim has a child! And absolutely, Alan wasn’t his son, but his brother! C’mon!
-          And John went home alone. He was never given a ride by Tim.
-          The couple (John & Savannah) made love on the 2nd time John went home and not on the first. And hey! They didn’t do it a Savannah’s parents’ house! That event took place at Savannah’s apartment after they had reconciled due to a small fight. Arrrgh!
-          John was on the camp when he was informed that he’s father already died. They never had a heart-to-heart talk.
-          John had two homecomings before he and Savannah broke up. And it was really untrue that they only had been together on the first homecoming of John.
-          John and Savannah never had a face-to-face talk about John’s reapplying for the army. As much as I remember it, John informed Savannah about it through either a phone call or a letter.
-           And there’s never an occasion or a party on Savannah’s home. PERIOD.


·         Princess Diaries

On the Movie:
-          On the Princess Diaries 1 movie, Mia Thermopolis was I think informed by a letter?
-          Her father was already dead when she found out that she was the princess of Genovia.
-          Mia’s Grandmere is very kind and not really strict.
-          The time Josh Richter kissed Mia was during an event of the AEHS on the beach.
-          There is no such Mr. Frank Gianini.
-          Lars (the bodyguard of Mia) had a dance with the Dowager Princess.

On the Book:

-          Mia Thermopolis had discovered her royalty through her dad!
-          Mia’s dad was not dead at all! He had just suffered from a cancer! You killed him in the movie!
-          Grandmere is evil. Well, not really as evil as satan, but she made Mia’s life miserable doing those Princess lessons.
-          I can’t remember any statement on the book that Josh Richter kissed Mia during an event in the beach. All the school events happened in their school grounds.
-          Mr. Frank Gianini was mentioned even on the first book of the Princess Diaries series. He was Mia’s Algebra’s teacher who happened to have a baby with Mia’s single mom.
-          There would be no chance that Lars could have a dance with Grandmere. Because 1, Grandmere is not the kind who talks to bodyguards like Lars unless she would have something to command him. And 2) because Grandmere never taught Mia a dance lesson anyway.
And that’s it. I can’t completely give all the flaws of those movies because honestly, I already forgot most of them. He he! But if you wanna help me, just comment it here…. Ergo, those movies are not the copied video version of their books….. hmp!

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