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If your life was all you had to give your beloved,
how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved?
~Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn

Good question. And another good question.
How could you dare hurt the one you love, or even dare think of it?

That was the question that hit me when I woke up today.

Love. Such a broad word. Just four lettered, yet means a gazillion depending on the one holding it. As for me, I make it simple. I Corinthians 13:4-8. And to prove it? John 15:13. Not an easy one, huh? Of course. Love is not just a feeling. It never was to begin with. Love is a choice.




Music:
Linkin Park - Leave Out All the Rest

^I like this song.
When my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
Don't resent me, and when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

I am bombarded with thoughts of almost every thing, as always. It is quite annoying, especially when they give you some Alice attack. Read: headache.

Hito
I'm having a little obsession about something. Woot! *whistles* I think of it like every hour, or whenever I consciously decide to. Haha! I should stop this. Actually I'm missing some details here. Nyaha.

Music
I'm being into Twilight's OST. I want to save up so I can have it. When heard them, before I watched the movie, I thought they'd not appeal to me. Except for Paramore's and the so-called Bella's Lullaby. But when I watched the movie I'd say they're nice albeit the weird choice. Seriously, those songs are not the typical ones you'd pick for a teen movie. Did I just say teen movie? Erk. I hate to admit it, but yes. Twilight is a teen movie, and more. Someone even described it as chick flick. I won't disagree with that.

Art
I'm still "burning" to pursue my art-skills, if I have one. Haha! I'm still inspired with J. Action's works. But of course, I'm going to do something else. I'll do it with my own style.



Music:
Eyes on Fire

Someone sent me a friend-invitation in Multiply and I am wondering if I should accept. I don't know her. She said she's intrigued with the Twilight stuff. I am not really fond of adding people I don't know. I may not be a superstar or anyone famous but I love privacy. Oh well, as if she'd pry into every detail of my life. I think I'll accept the invitation, later. But if I don't, I hope she won't take it to me as being snob.

On the other hand, I am bloody troubled about some things. I am actually upset. I don't like what I am feeling right now. I can't even understand them. It's really bloody.


Music:
Linkin Park - Leave Out All the Rest

Photo by J. Action
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I was checking 100Monkey's pictures in MySpace and saw a lot of artistic photos taken/shot by J. Action. I like his works. They're so artistic. One "MySpacer" commented that J. Action is like a triple threat: art, music and acting. I won't disagree with that albeit seeing just one movie of his, yet. As for that movie, his character did fine and was really funny, but not in a morbid way. Just amusing. There will always be room for improvement.

Triple threat. That reminds me of Jasper, like a lightning strike - power and speed and death rolled into one. Interessante.

While browsing the Arrrrr-t? album, I became inspired to take more pictures. I want to do it with (more) art. I want to learn more about photography's technical side while sticking to my "eye" for art, to make a "trademark" because I don't want to copy other people's (personal) style.

Taking pictures is really fun as well as seeing other people's artistic works.



Music:
Chris Tomlin - God of This City

Pinakbet is a local dish made of vegetables, bagoong (bah-goh-ong) and animal fat. The authentic Pinakbet does not need to be stirred. And once you closed the lid, there's no way you should open it again except to fish out the dish and serve it.


Like Pinakbet -- bitter gourd and bagoong and eggplant rolled into one. What I am trying to say is that Twilight is a movie with sprinkles of suspense/thriller, comedy, and romance. But I am not a fan of the Bella-Edward romance.

I'd say it's also a family movie. If you've already watched the movie, remember how the Cullens protected Bella? I love what Carlisle said about her. It was sweet.

Twilight is a package. I also love how the beauty of the (supposedly) "Olympic Peninsula" was featured. Breath-taking.




Music:
Blue Foundation - Eyes of Fire

4/5

I love the movie albeit its weaknesses, and I can't wait to watch it again. Seriously. *cheering for Team Alice*


There are things I love, like and don't like in the movie. Let's start with what I don't like. By the way, this review is quite sporadic and un-polished.. O_o


NEGATIVE
*Some scenes have fast transition and they were quite troublesome. -0.5

*I think I wasn't able to see the sun and stars of the Philippine flag. :P

*When Bella was surfing the net for you-know-what, there was no link about the Philippines. Well, you can't really find a website about Danag with profound information. But I felt a little bad. Was it because RP is a third world country?

*The prom. When Bella found out Edward's taking her to the prom. The Cullens, especially Rosalie and Alice. I'm writing here like in a "telegram" because I don't like spoilers. (This disappointment cost this movie half point.)



SWITZERLAND
*Rob Pattinson. Sometimes he is so Edward Cullen, but sometimes he just makes me look for Edward. Of course, the "stupid shiny Volvo owner" was described as god-like and perfect. That's no easy task portraying him.

When James said, "You brought a snack." Edward looked like he was about to vomit. Peace, Rob! ^_^V

*I think Angela was too animated than what I pictured her to be (while reading the book).

*Jasper. He was really funny, especially with Bella around. But I think Rathbone can breathe from time to time. There's no need to be always stiff. :p

*The soundtrack. I do like the songs, when they were played in the movie. I haven't appreciated the songs before I watched the movie. Anyways, there's something about the choice of songs. I am not sure what., but I'd say they're not your typical choice for a movie whose audience range from teenagers to mid-twenties.


POSITIVE
*It was all green! I love how they showed the beauty of the "Olympic Peninsula." Breath-taking! 6/5

*Kristen Stewart. There's no denying here that Kristen did very well as Bella, especially in the ballet studio when she had the venom and when she was confined because of her injuries. 5/5

*Alice Cullen. I love Alice! Ashley did awesome as Ashley. I love how she played during the baseball game. I think Alice was the only vampire in the movie who has a musical voice, like how Stephenie Meyer described the vamps. I think Victoria/Lefevre is next to her. 7/5 I think I'm being biased here. But justified.

*Dr. Carlisle Cullen. During his first appearance, everyone in the movie house gasped. Me included. Breath-taking! Carlisle entered the ward like a Hollywood star and as someone so beautiful (in a vampire way). Facinelli portrayed Carlisle as described by Bella, and the audience's reaction was like Bella's. I give him 6/5.

*Rosalie is not your typical blonde b*tch, but you know there's more to that beauty. She's bloody dangerous. She's just not as optimistic as the rest of her family. 5/5

*Victoria. Rachelle Lefevre's feline-imitation practices paid off. I like her. 5/5

*The Cullens' cars. *dazzled*

*I like how Billy Burke portrayed Charlie Swan. It was lily-white.


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There are plenty of comedy in this film, IF you've read the book. :p

I think I've seen two Midnight Sun scenes. Those may not be so loyal to MS but there were similarities. I am now more curious about the Midnight Sun shot Hardwicke said she did.

Tonight will be the advanced screening of Twilight in the Philippines. I'm pretty excited. Who isn't?

I'm going to watch it at 20:30 in The Podium. I chose this place because I don't want to to be with Twilighters who are potential for OCD (Obsessive Cullen Disorer) episode. Episodes. I just want to have my moment of concentration. I hope my seatmates are not teenagers. I don't mind any adult of either gendre as long as they sit still and appreciate the movie and make the most of their phP160.00 ticket.




Music:
The Mitch Hansen Band - She Is Brighter (new version)

I may be an ever passive person but that doesn't mean affections are unwelcome. It's not my nature to make the first move unless being affectionate with each other is something not uncommon. Even in such case, I still remain as just reactive.

I don't want to write any further, but my last word for this entry is SWEET.

Music:
Sixpence None the Richer - Kiss Me

Meg Altman (Foster), recently divorced from the owner of a pharmaceutical giant, and her 12-year-old daughter Sarah (Stewart), who suffers from diabetes, are staying in a four-story townhouse that was previously owned by a disabled, reclusive millionaire. It has a panic room, an isolated room protected by a four-inch-thick steel door and an impressive security system, and features a separate phone line. Read more...


While watching Panic Room last night, I've been hoping that I'd be able to have a good dose of paranoia and panic attack. I don't easily get anxious like being in panic. It's like I always have Jasper Whitlock Hale around so I was looking for a change.

I was trying to be normal.

This movie had a wonderful plot. It may not be a wonderful wonderful, but it was good enough. I thought the intruders would come after a day when the mother and daughter moved in, but the bad guys already came during their first night in the big house. It was really big. I don't want to live in such place.

Meg Altman and Sarah Altman showed me two characters I admire in people. Albeit the conundrum they were in, they were still able to stay calm and think. Of course, anxiety is the beginning of finding answer to one's problem. Anxiety and panic do have positive outcomes too. They make people focused, for the sake of self-preservation. Of course, in Meg's case it was more of keeping her daughter Sarah safe.

Sarah, the eleven year old daughter, was amazing. For an eleven year old to think, speak and act that way I could only think of Kristen Stewart. She was so Kristen. Oh well, Sarah Altman and Kristen Stewart made a perfect union. I remember Sarah telling her mother, "Mom, I was trying not to tell you. I'm hungry and dizzy." When she said she was dizzy, I became quite anxious. When hunger and dizziness come together they spell a-l-a-r-m.

Most of my paranoia were the scenes of Meg and the intruders almost facing each other. Vis-a-vis. I still remember how I reacted. Fight or flight.

I am including Panic Room in my favourite movies. Because I do like it. And I was just thinking of watching more Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart movies. This movie reminded me of suspense/thriller as my favourite movie genre.



Music:
Vivaldi - La Primavera

I've been quite preoccupied early today about what to do with this day. I didn't want to have any idle time, because I'm bloody good at it. I decided to get on with the day and accomplish some tasks. Hopefully.

Went to school to have some documents signed but the person I needed was not around. I have to be back on Thursday. Fine. I just went to our Library to make some "review" for the NLE. After a few hours of stay there, Joan manic joined me. We even ate lunch together.

Am no longer used to late night home-arrivals so I left earlier. While on jeep, I've been wondering what's with Market! Market! because something somewhere inside my brain was telling me that I have planned to go to this place. Well, I realized that I wanted to see some movies. I went to Video City and rented Panic Room. I just finished watching it. Awesome. I got carried away by some scenes. I am including Panic Room in my favourite movie list.

I am not going to make my review today for Panic Room. It's getting late and I need my good night sleep.

By the way, I haven't mentioned here that I already finished reading Breaking Dawn. It was Friday, 7, a weekend a half ago. No comments yet. Been quite busy lately.

Time to retire from the day now. I am going to school tomorrow for our CHD Rationalization. I hope the sun won't rise like hell. I am really having a hard time dealing with heat.



Music:
Jaci Velasquez - Imagine Me Without You