Movie: Safety Not Guaranteed

    I have seen a lot of good movies recently through the recommendation of Mr. Kartoonista. From classics like the 1980's movie - Aeroplane, to Shakespeare's period (Shakespeare in Love), Pride and Prejudice and contemporary -- we both like You've Got Mail.  (Trivia: Pride and Prejudice was Kathleen's (Meg Ryan) favorite book here). In one of our conversations (online). He mentioned this movie to me. At first I was not really impressed with the trailer, its like my mind can't connect with what's being shown. But then again that night, since he wants to 'get' that movie, I became curious. So, I watched it online. Even if it was quite late, I was really hooked and I didn't fell asleep. The movie gave me goosebumps and it gave me a 'nice' feeling. I just love it! Well, maybe I'm just reminded of the lead female character of myself. There are times when you feel like you just don't belong to a certain crowd, but you try to be and then you find someone who's 'interesting' and somehow you connect with each other. It's like a 'soul mate' sorta' thing. It's like you 'clicked' with someone.

       Have you ever experienced something like that? Like  you've felt a connection with a certain person? Someone whom you feel comfortable with and you can talk for hours about anything under the sun, and never get tired of it? I somehow can relate to this movie again. (Talk about 'feelings' as a dominant part of my personality, thanks to my favorite psychologist of all time, Dr. Carl Jung for making me know myself more). I have seen some comments in youtube and like the people who posted their comments there. We all really liked this movie. I also like the lead actress in the movie, Aubrey Plaza in real life (I've seen her interviews online) she's kinda awkward, 'spaced-out' sometimes and at the same time frank, and funny. I like her personality. Anyway here's the synopsis of the movie.

"From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine - When an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth, a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes he's solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together, they embark on a hilarious, smart, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that reveals how far believing can take you."

     I also love the song from this movie. This is an 'all in one' movie, bit of drama, comedy and romance! Just perfect! If there's one movie who's made an impression on me this year this would be it. Believing in someone really makes a difference. 

This is one of my fave quotes from the movie:

Kenneth: To go alone or to go with a partner? When you choose a partner, you have to have compromises and sacrifices, but it's a price you pay. Do I want to follow my every whim and desire as I make my way through time and space? Absolutely. But at the end of the day, do I need someone when I'm doubting myself and I'm insecure and MY heart fails me? Do I need someone, who when the heat gets hot, has my back?

Darius: Sooo... Do you? 

Kenneth: I do.

 

Big Machine

Stand straight fall back in line
Comb your hair get to work on time
Everyone in the big machine
Tries to break your heart and pull you underneath

Maybe I’m wrong and all that you get is what you see
But maybe I’m right and there’s something out there to believe
Everybody’s talking in their sleep
They push a lot of air around but don’t say much of anything
Except when they're laughin' like some ghosts under a sheet
Everybody’s talking in their sleep

Watch out get back in line
They trip you up it happens every time
Weighed down it's just a big machine
That could break apart like anything

Song of the Moment: I'll Be Seeing You (Jo Stafford)

         I'm not a stranger when it comes to 'songs from the past'. I have somewhat learned to like it. In fact I have my own classic favorites. I am familiar with classic songs because, I have rummaged before in my late aunt's collections of cassette tapes wayback. She has this original cassette of Patti Page's (best hits). The unforgettable song there was the 'cute' song, "How Much is That Doggie in the Window.?" (nice lil' puppy bark sound effect on the background as the song plays.) Maybe, you have not heard about the late Ms. Jo Stafford. For the younger netizens, here's a quick fact about her. From Wikipedia.

Jo Stafford, was an American traditional pop music singer and occasional actress whose career spanned five decades from the late 1930s to the early 1980s. Admired for the purity of her voice, she originally underwent classical training to become an opera singer before following a career in popular music, and by 1955 had achieved more worldwide record sales than any other female artist. 

        The song is entitled, "I'll Be Seeing You." When I listen to classic songs such as this. It just evokes a feeling of nostalgia, and still in some way it is kind of 'romantic' for me. (I just relate any old songs to thoughts and feelings of romance.) Anyway, each of us has a different understanding and definition of the word 'romantic'. This idea is just for myself. Anyway, without any further ado here's the video.

 

❀  I'll Be Seeing You   ❀                                                                      

I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces all day through

In that small café, the park across the way
The children's carousel, the chestnut trees
The wishing well

I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the mornin' sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you

I'll find you in the mornin' sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you

         

Movie: Bright Star

       I wanted to post something new, something 'brilliant'! Something like a 'bright star.!' After a long hiatus (almost 2 years) of not updating this blog. (due to personal reasons). Aside from the fact that a lot of things had happened in those 2 years, I am posting another entry. Surprising?! 

          I found this movie while I was searching for a free online streaming movie website. Based from the plot of the movie, I find it interesting. Why? Because, ever since I have somewhat enjoyed watching classic movies from Shirley Temple's, "Heidi" and "A Little Princess", Ingrid Bergman's, "Anastasia" and to Peter's Finch's, "Lost Horizon" movie among many others, so this movie seemed okay for me. True enough, I wasn't disappointed. Since, there's also a 'poet' hidden inside of me so that's why I've also liked the story.

         The movie is about the English romantic poet John Keats and his short lived romance with Fanny

Brawne. I will not tell anything more about John Keats life story because I want you, dear readers of this blog of mine to watch the movie for yourselves. I also shared this movie to that special someone in my life now. (okay! okay! this is no time for me to be mushy). Anyway, if you want a classic movie, with poetry, drama and romance, then you better check-out this film! 

A New Book

Time to open a new book in my life. Been so engrossed with the last novel that it drained too much in me. I have been so engrossed in that, that I've overlooked the other books in my life, books that are also interesting and one that holds a joy too! Life's too short to fill it with hatred and anger. We only have 1 life so let's love ourselves first. There's so much things to enjoy and dwell upon. Live the present and leave the past behind! Joie de Vivre! ♥

My New Digital Camera

I was able to buy a new digital camera today. I bought this at Wellcom in Ever Gotesco Commonwealth. I was planning to buy a Kingcom camera but I found out that its not that good. My aunt (recently came back from Malawi, S.Africa) suggested that I buy this instead of the other camera. Its a good brand so its ok. Plus, I like the color turquoise blue. I also got a discount because I've got a membership card, I also got a free coffeemaker. The price is 7,014 and I paid only 6,000+. Nice!

Winter Sonata

Yup, I've changed my blog "welcome" design. Since, Winter Sonata was my 1st fave Korean drama I've decided to use one of the photo and I've added a Korean quote. The meaning of that quote is "There is no remedy for love but to love more..."

Life goes on and on...

Song of the moment: 별 "Star"

I just saw the mtv of this song tonight (sang by:Kim Ah Joong)... got intrigued by this song.. like the stars in the sky everything is connected.. Polaris, a constellation that's not changing... I'll never forget that quote.. and then I've found a "star".

I can relate to this song... and I can't help but be teary-eyed.. really touching!..

It's from the Korean movie 200 pounds beauty. This was sang by 유미.

Here's the English translation. I got this in another website.

Star

The wind is shaking the windows and over my small room

the stars fill up the sky, shining brightly too many to count,

the stars reassure the tired me.

They wipe away the man tears that are deep inside me.

Don'y be hurt too much.. they hug me tight and pamper me

and comfort me, telling me to sleep.

Though I'm exhausted to the point where I can't walk,

though my tears blur my vision.

I'll still smile in front of my love, that I'm not able to get.

Eventhough our happy times were short, I'll treasure it deep inside my heart..

like those countless number of stars, forever...

A Poem

I made this poem wayback 2005... for someone I don't know..

Still Thinking of You

I stare at the night sky

Sayin' a prayer

and a wish at the moment

Thinking of you...

I stare at the blue sky,

peace and calmness.

Thinking of you...

Still, a part of me

feels incomplete.

Wishing you would fill it.

Still...

Thinking of you..

Another blog

I'm a blogger and proud of it! I've got 3 blogs now. This one... talks about my personal life... thoughts, emotions and day to day happenings. The second blog is my religious blog- spirituality & religious reflections. Then the 3rd one its about FOOD! This week my friend of mine and I went on restaurant hopping. For 3 days after work we just dined out. She's healthy... I mean really healthy... She's getting fatter... and its not my fault ha!ha! But I wanna gain weight too! 96 lbs. I'm kinda disappointed coz' I think I'm underweight my stomach is the one getting bigger... Waah!!!... anyway, if I've got time... I'll fix the 3rd blog right now its under construction. I added the link in this entry of mine.

http://pestolovedreams.blogspot.com/

Phantom of the Opera

I've changed the banner of this blog. I don't know but really The Phantom of the Opera, really sinks into me. Its been 2 days now and I'm still listening to one of its songs - All I Ask of You by: Barbara Streisand. I think everyone is familiar with The Phantom... If could change the ending I would've chosen The Phantom for Christine and not Raoul. Why? Because, The Phantom has always been there for her. Because of The Phantom her dreams came true. He took care of Christine and he watched over her... also, even letting go of Christine he did that. Talk about true love and sacrifice. Yes, I want someone like The Phantom. Who will always be there for me. Someone who I can love and help and who can love and help me too!

Love me, that's all I ask of you... @

Song of the moment: All I Ask of You

All I Ask of You@

No more talk of darkness,

forget these wide eyed fears,

I’m here, nothing can harm you,

My words will warm and calm you,

Let me be your freedom,

let daylight dry your tears,

I’m here, with you, beside you,

To guard you and to guide you

Then say you love me every winter morning,

Turn my head with talk of summertime,

Say you need me with you now and always,

Promise me, that all you say is true,

That’s all I ask of you.

Let me be your shelter,

let me be your light,

You’re safe,

no one will find you,

Your fears are far behind you.

All we need is freedom,

a world that’s warm and bright

And you, always beside me,

To hold me and to hide me.

Say you’ll share with me one love,

one lifetime,

Let me lead you from your solitude,

Say you need me with you here beside you,

Anywhere, you go let me go too

That’s all I ask of you

Say the word and I will follow you

Share each day with me each night each morning

Say you feel the way I do

That’s all I ask of you

Anywhere you go let me go too

Love me, that’s all I ask of you

A Walk to Remember

I've just finished reading, Nicholas Sparks - A Walk to Remember. I saw the movie before and I really cried a lot. I'm really an emotional person... even in the Disney's animation before - Pocahontas, I also cried. The movie's story is a little different from the book. There's no stargazing and there's no hard bullying, (remember the scene where they made fun of Jamie's photo). Also, in the book the they spent a lot of time in the orphanage. But in the movie its just for a short time. The movie of course was kinda musical. I love the OST and as you can see I posted earlier a song from the movie. If You Believe.

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Some of my favorite lines from the movie:

Jamie: Landon, look I thought I saw something in you, something good but I was very wrong.

Jamie: So why am I looking for this star?

Langdon: Because, I had it named for you!

Jamie: You know what I figured out today?

Langdon: what?

Jamie: Maybe, God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself... Like this journey never ends, Like you were sent to me because I am sick...to help me through all this.. You're my angel!

Langdon: Do you love me? Will you do something for me then?

Jamie: anything

Langdon: Will you marry me?

Langdon: I'm sorry she never got her miracle..

Reverend Sullivan: she did! it was you!

Langdon: Jamie, saved my life, she thought me everything, about life, hope & the long journey ahead, I'll always miss her. But our love is like the wind, I can't see it but I can feel it.

Song of the Moment: If You Believe

If You Believe
(OST: A Walk to Remember)

I close my eyes,
And even when I'm sleeping
I'm alright,
'Cause You are in my life.

Once upon a time,
I only imagined this
And now You're mine.
Wished for you so hard.
Prayed that You'd find me;
Baby you're here today,
Here to remind me:

If you believe that dreams come true,
There's One that's waiting there for you.
'Cause I believed when I saw You
That when you want something enough,
That it can't escape Your love.
There is nothing in the world that cannot be...If you believe, oh oh...

Everybody said
That I was a fool to think
That we could be;
(Everybody said that...)

That I couldn't get my heart out of my head
But they just didn't see;
No, they just could not have
The feeling that You give,
The places that You go...

If you believe that dreams come true,
There's One that's waiting there for you.
'Cause I believed when I saw You
That when you want something enough,
That it can't escape Your love.
There is nothing in the world that cannot be...
If you believe.

Never wished for material things;
Never needed wind in my wings.
I never wished for anything but You...oh!
I can't explain it,
Someone just told me,
"Go where your heart is,
You'll never be lonely."

If you believe that dreams come true,
There's One that's waiting there for you.
'Cause I believed when I saw You
That (when you believe) when
You want Someone enough,
Then they can't escape Your love.
There is nothing in the world that cannot be,
If you believe.Believe, believe, believe, ooh...

Song of the Moment: Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka

One of my favorite OPM. Just a wishful thinking...

Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka(sang by: Regine Velasquez & Ogie Alcasid)
Tuwing ikaw ay nariyan
Sabay kong nadarama ang kaba at ligaya
Ang 'yong tinig wari ko'y di marinig
'Pagkat namamangha 'pag kausap ka

Kaya nais kong malaman mo
Ang sinisigaw nitong aking puso

Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka
At sa habang panahon, ikaw ay makasama
Ikaw na lang ang siyang kulang sa buhay kong ito
Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka

Ikaw kaya ay nais din
Akong makapiling at ibigin
O kay sarap namang isipin
Na tayong dalawa ay iisa ang damdamin

Aking hinihiling na sabihin mo
Ang binubulong ng 'yong puso

Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka
At sa habang panahon, ikaw ay makasama
Ikaw na lang ang siyang kulang sa buhay kong ito
Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka

O kay tagal ko nang naghihintay
Na sa akin ay mag-aalay
Ng pag-ibig na tunay at di magwawakas

Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka
At sa habang panahon, ikaw ay makasama
Ikaw na lang ang siyang kulang sa buhay kong ito
Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka

Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka
At sa habang panahon, ikaw ay makasama
Ikaw na lang ang siyang kulang sa buhay kong ito
Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka

My Birthday

Wow! I celebrated my birthday twice! We had a small gathering on the 2nd floor. yesterday (TOEIC room). We ate pansit, pork stew and I bought a chocolate cake. The other cake here is my mango cake which my aunt bought for me. I'm so happy!^^

Korean Dinner Party

We had a dinner party held in SeoulKimbap Korean restaurant last Thursday. The mom of Ooyong invited us. She was my former student before. We had a good dinner. I love the first course (side dishes). With my fellow co-teachers and the host - (Right side photo at my back).

Song of the Moment: High

HIGH

by: The Speaks duet with Barbie Almalbis

from the album: Tunog Acoustic 4

D A
Will it ever be?
Bm G
I’ve tried so hard to find sweet serenity
D A
Are you still afraid?
Bm
Just close your eyes and dream
G
Feel it fade away

Chorus:
D A
Time won't flow
Bm
Everyone knows
G
When the pain fades away
D A
Dreams wont die
Bm
With tears in our eyes
G
You've got to hold your head up high
D-A-Bm
Ye...yey
G
Hold your head up high
D A
It’s taken some time
Bm G
And I’ve given up the will to change your state of mind
D A
Try and understand
Bm G
It's not so hard to see I'm just a man

Repeat Chorus
D A
Will it ever be?
Bm G
I’ve tried so hard to find sweet serenity
D A
Try and understand
Bm G
It's not so hard to see I'm just a man
Repeat Chorus

*same chords: D-A-Bm-D

My Christmas Wish List

Yes, I've got a Christmas Wish List too! It's not that difficult to obtain... I just made it because its nice to have a list for Christmas! ha!ha! My birthday is near and maybe I'll buy these things in advance... Yeah... its just material things... at the back of my mind the one I'm really wishing for cannot be bought... (*sigh*)

It's the Season of Smiles...

Simple Gathering with my cousin and my niece and nephews

Last Sunday, I, my mom and my 2 aunt's went to Max's restaurant in Ever. We had a simple farewell party for my cousin (he's on the right side wearing a blue polo shirt). He's kinda really, really older than me. Actually his sons and daughter are more closer to my age. Their ages range from 15-18. They're going to migrate to the U.S. Anyway, I gave my niece a pretty necklace. She's on the left side wearing a yellow shirt. My niece & nephews are pretty and handsome... they all got chinky eyes! Meet them on friendster. ha!ha! Their older brother (another nephew of mine) is already in the the U.S and he's already working.

Another...

Another day with my student Monica.We are having one on one class. I don't teach group class. Monica can play the recorder very well. She played Arirang, Lovers in Paris OST, The Classic OST etc. A lot of teachers went to my room and they all watched and listened to her.
Yesterday, we're not suppose to have a class. But since our school is different from other schools, we still held a class. There's a strong typhoon now! Thank God it didn't pass Manila. We have no class now. Next week.. it's my week...