Harry Potter High

Finally! Movie 5 is out. Just waiting for book 7 and this Harry Potter-y month of July is gonna be complete. I was dog tired yesterday but tired doesn't mean I didn't have fun. I actually had the time of my life. If you saw the news last night and read today's paper (Manila Standard and Tempo), you'll know what I mean. Some people may find it embarrassing but since I shared this with my sister and my friends from Hogwarts Philippines, I learned that "acting" in front of the camera was actually fun. Hahaha!


We spent most of the day in Powerplant Mall, Rockwell since it was Harry Potter Day for New Worlds: Transformed and I didn't expect a number of media coverages (plugging QTV's Kids on Q this Saturday, July 14, 10AM-11AM and RPN 9's I-Watch News on July 12 at 10:00 PM). After that, my sis, mother and I went to Mall of Asia to catch the last full show of the movie. My sis and I just took off our Hogwarts robes and went there. Some people smiled, glanced and stared. Some were even snickering as we pass by. I couldn't care less.



Hogwarts girls
with my sis, Jovan and Princess



playing Gnome Toss
with my sis, Jovan, Princess, Ivy and (not in the picture Carlo)



Expelliarmus!
with Carl, my sis, Ivy and pretty little Ella*


I won't make an official review of the movie or else I'll just gush. Yes, there were shortcomings but I really don't mind the disappointments that much because I know the movie is not be an exact copy of the book. It's an adaptation. I am scheduled to watch it again this Saturday, this time with my Pinoy Harry Potter family in Powerplant Mall and this time, in full robes too. I just wanna say that it was my first time to watch IMAX and the movie was worth it. Well, maybe I am just a biased fan but the fight at the Ministry scene in 3D was awesome!!! I'd do it again if only it weren't expensive. I wish it were longer too. Haha!


I slept most of the day on my birthday but yesterday made up for it. It was wonderful! Hope we can all have more days like that.


New Worlds: Transformed is ongoing in the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell until Sunday, July 15. Do check us out if you have the time or if you just happen to be there.


Thanks to all those who remembered to keep in touch with me on my natal day. :)


* pictures courtesy of Rej. View more pics in her Multiply album.

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Reasons why I'm happy today:

• I won't have to work tonight and tomorrow night because I'm on leave.




• New Worlds: Transformed started yesterday and is ongoing in Powerplant Mall, Rockwell until July 15.




• "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" movie will be shown in local cinemas starting tomorrow and we already have IMAX tickets.




• I have family and friends who love me and make me feel special.

Last but not the least...

• It's my birthday!!!

May you gather your blessings too and be grateful. Hope you all have a happy day! :)

All Tied Up

The past two weeks have been busy. Last Friday was my last day for the supervisor training. I learned a lot and I know promotion is no easy feat. There is no result yet. I'd probably know if I am chosen by the end of the month. I know I should be ready to face the challenges and responsibilities. There will always be criticisms. People may change their views about me and that's fine. I should get used to it. I know it can get tiresome but that's the way the cookie crumbles. I quote a friend's message:

In this lifetime, you cannot avoid gossips and unkind words from other people. This means that, whatever you do, you will never please everybody. It is a universal perception and you cannot dodge it. So, quit trying. Enjoy your life and let them be. But remember, don't resent the fact that people keep checking on you. Besides, if you weren't worth anything, they wouldn't really bother.

I agree. I just have to make the most of every situation and do the best I can do.


Speaking of "ties", I went to an officemate's wedding yesterday and since the venue was out of town, my friends and I spent the night at another friend's house. I had fun, as usual. We sang, ate and drank to our heart's content. I had only 2 hours worth of sleep but I can't complain. It was like an advance birthday thing for me. I'm gonna miss our swimming next weekend but I guess that's a price to pay. I have to prioritize however tough it may be.


I am looking forward to this week. I'm having my birthday on the 10th and "New Worlds: Transformed" will start tomorrow. Harry Potter movie 5 will be on the 11th and we'll be viewing it in IMAX. Good thing we were able to save up money for it. I'll be on leave from work and I am excited! I don't have the means to upload the "New Worlds: Transformed" TV ad yet but check out Nick's video. It's just 29 seconds. See if you can catch me there. Hahaha!


I have to go catch some much-needed sleep now. :)

Transformers

Some hard-core Transformers fan may not appreciate the changes this movie depicted, but I thouroughly enjoyed it. It's an action-packed, typical Michael Bay flick. If you love Transformers the anime, Transformers the action figures or general sci-fi or you want to see handsome men in uniform, kick-ass robots with human-like personalities, really (really!) awesome special effects, comedy in the right places, non-stop action that will literally keep you in the edge of your seats or you just want to be entertained, watch this movie. You may wanna watch this in a cinema with surround sound and comfortable seats and you won't be sorry. :)

Sunday Morning Thoughts

I can't believe it's July again. A part of me is really looking forward to this month and a part doesn't want it to just pass me by. I wanna take this a day at a time, but changes at work shook me up a bit. It was a welcome change though and I expected the information overload, but there are sacrifices being made. I have also been missing some things and some people.


There are moments when I wanted to be alone. Yet it is still different when I spend time with my friends. Lately, I have been spending most of my time at work on my own. My schedule erratic due to my OJT (on-the-job training). Yes, despite my hesitation, I applied for a supervisory position. I did not pass the opportunity this time. I have one more week to go to complete this training and then I'll be back to my usual schedule. Thank God.


I was hoping I can get my weekends off again in time for New Worlds: Transformed and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" book launch. I will be missing an out-of-town get-together with my friends at work (*sniff*), but I just could not miss out on the NWA events. I have been waiting for the July event/s for a year! It is one of the instances when I wish I could split myself.


Despite the hullabaloo, a part of me isn't 100% happy. I am excited that my month has finally arrived, but sometimes I think of the reason why I am not "allowed" to be completely happy. I wonder why when a one aspect of life is going smoothly, another aspect tends to be messed up. I think of my father when I'm at home. I think of how he can get well. When I have fun, I feel guilty because I know there are still problems at home that need to be addressed. I think of the people who are willing to help and willing to listen. I am grateful they are a part of my life.


I don't wanna end this entry on a sad note. I just wish us all the happiness. If not, then I wish us all the mindset and outlook to see life in an optimistic way. It's gonna be difficult especially during bad times, but these too shall pass.