That Magical Hogwarts Feeling

I am a self-confessed Potterhead. I even have two accounts on Pottermore that houses me in both Ravenclaw and Gryffindor, but no offense, I love Ravenclaw much better. It gives me the feeling that I really am smart afterall. 

Anyways, so recently, I have this fantastic idea of introducing Harry Potter and enculcating the story to my younger sister, aged 10 (Also, I need her to be familiar with it so I can prank her for her 11th birthday next year).

Fortunately, my sister welcomed the story warmly and even asked me if she could read another chapter when it's ten in the evening and mom's getting agitated about her sleeping late. So I told her no and we read the chapter this afternoon and followed by another one making us complete six chapters in three days.

So far, she enjoyed the company of the Weasley twins, Ron and Neville. She thinks Fred and George are the funniest. 

I hope we could continue this, and that she will also continue reading until she finish the whole series.

Tearjerking Holy Thursday

I am still a girl afterall. These past few years, I have ceased shedding tears especially to dramatic movies and television shows. I detained myself from showing weakness. From showing how tender and soft my heart is like any normal girl would have.

But today, I decided to watch Gravity, a multi-awarded movie, to sync myself with the Holy Week mood. Unexpectedly, my face ended up tear stained when at the start of the movie I was filled with disinterest. Don't get me wrong, I love astrophysics and rocket science but the introduction was not really that interesting. Well, not until that rabid satellite came crashing to the shuttle and my adrenals exploded with adrenaline giving my vitals to shoot up just like in a fight or flight situation. There and then I started to feel the movie. Feel as if I am Ryan Stone trapped in an antigravity environment. This is the absolute thriller.

I was left demoralized that I purposely watched another movie. This time, a chick flick entitled A Little Thing Called Love or First Love - a Thai movie starring Mario Maurer.

source: http://www.glogster.com/rawrxxxifly/a-little-thing-called-love-/g-6lrecc8vtnkrctki6u8ila0

I have watched this movie a lot since its release when I was in high school. I know the plot, I know the lines, I practically memorized the movie. Still, the movie always succeed in making me cry, actually bawl in front of my laptop.

At the end of my movie marathon, I realized one thing; I still am and will forever be a girl. At least, secretly as I watch these cheesy tearjerkers.

Vacation 2014: Boracay

 

Come summer and we'll play all day under the sun, get sunburnt yet echo away laughter. I just arrived from our annual family vacation and this time it was in Boracay, Philippines. 

The island is situated northwest of Panay Island. It is known all over the world for it's fine white sand and cerulean blue waters, the reason why it is packed of people, locals and foreigners alike.

Boracay left the impression on me that summer should not be wasted, it should be treasured and enjoyed. Have a fun summer!