Brilliant, Just Brilliant

 

Just like what everyone had said, this film was brilliantly made. I was completely blown away while / after watching it last night. Same feeling I've had after watching The Dark Knight, which was of course, another masterpiece of Christopher Nolan. Also, the brilliant cast made me love it even more (Err, Tom Hardy? Ellen Page?). How many times do I have to use the word brilliant in this post? Lol.

 

All I did today was recommend this to my siblings and friends, telling them that they'd miss half of their lives if they don't watch it. Lol.  However, I'm kinda disappointed that some of my friends weren't interested (at all) in watching this film. Like, oh my god why? Well, haha, I just decided to watch it after reading some of the rave reviews from the people that I follow in Twitter and Tumblr. Their reactions made me curious enough to watch it. I'm not a fan of sci-fi films, I'm sarreh. But it was all worth it! It's a good thing too that we decided to watch it in 2D. P191 was a good price for this film.

This probably sums up my (and the whole theater's) reaction after that fucking ending! Hahaha! I might watch it again one of these days. Maybe after  watching Sarah Geronimo's "Hating Kapatid". Heh.

Something Peculiar

I was never really fond of reading horoscopes. I read them from time to time, but never actually believed them. I love my Zodiac sign, though. You see, I was born on the 21st of June which turned out to be a cusp or the boundary of signs. I am Gemini / Cancer. But thanks to the new Zodiac sign shenanigan, I am now just a Gemini.

Well anyway, I was at the office lobby when I saw a copy of Cosmopolitan's issue for the month of June. Then while browsing the magazine, I stumbled upon the horoscope for the said month. All I could say was "WOW." after reading my horoscope for June.

"A cute co-worker is into you. Have a coffee run with him, cos that’s all he needs to ask you out."

It was last month when my co-worker (that I had a crush on) asked me out. And as you might have guessed, our first date was in a coffee shop.

I just find it funny when things like this happen.

You Can Say It's Relevant

Or maybe not.

"I think we’re just going to have to be secretly in love with each other and leave it at that." - The Royal Tenenbaums

The one that got away
Source: The Manila Times
By: Mark J. Macapagal (2007)

In your life, you'll make note of a lot of people. Ones with whom you shared something special, ones who will always mean something. There's the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you lost your virginity to, the one you put on a pedestal, the one you're with...and the one that got away.

Who is the one that got away? I guess it's that person with who everything was great, everything was perfect, but the timing was just wrong. There was no fault in the person, there was no flaw in the chemistry, but the cards just didn't fall the right way, I suppose.

I believe in the fact that ending up with someone, finding a longtime partner that is, does not lie merely in the other person. I can actually argue that an equal part, or maybe even the greater part, has to do with the matter of timing. It has to do with you being ready to settle down and commit to someone in a way that goes beyond the little niceties of giddy romance.

How often have you gone through it without even realizing it? When you're not ready to commit in that mature manner, it doesn't matter who you're with, it just doesn't work. Small problems become big; inconsequentials become dealbreakers simply because you're not ready and it shows. It's not that you and the person you're with are no good; it's just tha t it's not yet right, and little things become the flashpoint of that fact.

Then one day you're ready. You really are. And when this happens you'll be ready to settle down with someone. He or she may not be the most perfect, they might not be the brightest star of romance to ever have burned in your life, but it'll work because you're ready. It'll work because it's the right time and you'll make it work. And it'll make sense, it really will.

So that day comes when you're finally making sense of things, and you find yourself to be a different person. Things are different, your approach is different, you finally understand who you are and what you want, and you've become ready because the time has truly arrived. And mind you, there's no telling when this day will come. Hopefully you're single but you could be in a long-term relationship, you could be married with three kids, it doesn't matter. All you know is that you've changed, and for some reason, the one that got away, is the first person you think about.

You'll think about them because you'll wonder, "What if they were here today?" You'll wonder, "What if we were together now, with me as I am and not as I was?" That's what the one that got away is. The biggest "What if?" you'll have in your life.

If you're married, you'll just have to accept the fact that the one that got away, got away. Believe me, no matter how fairy tale you think your marriage is, this can happen to the best of us. But hopefully you're mature enough to realize that you're already with the one you're with and this is just another test of your commitment, one which will just strengthen your marriage when you get past it. Sure, you'll think about him/her every so often, but it's alright. It's never nice to live with a "might have been," but it happens.

Maybe the one that got away is the one who's already married. In which case it's the same thing. You just have to accept and know that your memories of that person will probably bring a nice little smile to
your lips in the future when you're old and gray and reminiscing.

But if neither of that is the case, then it's different. What do you do if it's not yet too late? Simple...find him, find her. Because the very existence of a "one that got away" means that you'll always wonder,
what if you got that one?

Ask him out to coffee, ask her out to a movie, it doesn't matter if you've dropped in from out of nowhere. You'd be surprised, you just might be "the one that got away" as well for the person who is your "the one that got away."

You might drop in from out of nowhere and it won't make a difference. If the timing is finally right, it'll all just fall into place somehow and you know, I'm thinking, it would be a great feeling, in the end, to be able to say to someone, "Hey you, you're the one that almost got away.

Obligatory Birthday Post

In case you didn't know, I turned 24 two weeks ago. Heh.

There are only two occasions that I look forward to celebrating every year: Christmas season and my birthday. Who doesn't want to celebrate their birthday, anyway? I feel special whenever people (especially the unexpected ones) remember my birthday.

Started my day at around 7 in the morning. I was actually surprised with all the greetings that I got on my Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter accounts. Yeah, it was shallow, but it really made me feel giddy. Zach and Rod asked me if I have any plans for lunch (it was a Monday, so my family and most of my friends were at work/school) and we decided to have an eat all you can escapade in TriNoma. It's been a while since I've eaten that much!

Zach and Rod :)

Zach insisted eating here since he missed eating Kapampangan dishes

HEAVEN!

Sucheen and Kittykat :)

 ZachKat (lol)

Went home at around 5 in the afternoon, rested for an hour (early dinner with my family), then headed to Makati to celebrate with my high school friends. We chose Makati over QC cos most of them would be coming from the south part of the metro. I also didn't have work that day, so I agreed that I'd be the one to adjust. Heh. 

First thing I learned at 24: Never get drunk in Makati if you're residing in the QC area. Thankfully, my friend (who lived near my place) fetched me after her shift that night.  I must say I ended that day with a blast. Also, the last birthday greeting was the sweetest I got that day.*wink*

More photos:

All dressed up, while the birthday celebrant was just wearing shorts, racerback and a cardigan. Lol

 Nen :)

 One of the perks of having a friend who works in Rebisco: Having to taste their soon-to-be released products. It's the local version of Cheetos (I guess?).

Ok.

Drunk face is on!

I can say that this year's celebration was better than last year. :) A big hug to those who remembered my birthday!

On Repeat

"The best lyrics are the ones that give you goosebumps, or make you cry in public, or help you realize the answers." - Katy Perry

I usually have some songs on repeat on my iPod for a week or two. I remember listening nonstop to LFO's Girl On TV and Glee's version of Poker Face some time last month, and it's just because those songs put me in a happy mood. This week's LSS do otherwise.


What's Another Day - Maria Mena



"You know concrete colored buildings all grow stale"
You say as I look up dreaming
I know better than to include the both of us
But I can't sleep when you're gone
And you say, "What's another day?"


Beautifully - Jay Brannan



He loved her, but he wasn't too sure
If he could return the love she showed
When she said, my love extends
Beyond the realm of being friends
He kissed her head, and quietly he said
"It's not that you're not beautiful, you're just not beautiful to me"
She said, "How beautiful do I have to be?"

I would always get the feeling of being stabbed in the heart whenever I listen to these songs. I can't remember how many times these songs made me shed tears (before going to sleep, at work, or even in a public transportation).

Lol why am I so emotional these days? I think I should start listening to happy songs again.

So Long, My Luckless Romance

"Should've known you'd bring me heartache. Almost lovers always do." Almost Lovers, A Fine Frenzy

It was this time last year when we became friends, and today, I consider you as one of the best guy friends that I ever had. We have a lot of things in common, and we also influenced each other with our own interests. You made me watch Survivor and American Idol religiously, while I got you addicted to How I Met Your Mother & The Big Bang Theory.

Liking you was inevitable, and I've tried my best to keep it discreet, but I guess you already knew it all along. People thought we were actually are a couple, and they wouldn't believe us whenever we tell them that we're just friends. But there were times that I wished that we actually are.

It's been some time now since I've accepted that we were just bound to be friends; you're the guy best friend that I never had.

I find it funny that we're saying our goodbyes that as if you're going overseas, whereas you'll just change your work location (which is just a few blocks away from my house, lol). Maybe, I'll just miss seeing you five times a week, and spending every break time with you. But just like what you've said to me, you're just 1 call / text / plurk (lol) away, so I guess I have to stop being emotional. You've been wanting this promotion for the longest time, and I want you to know that I am happy for you.

I was apprehensive about writing this entry because I know you'll be able to read this one of these days, but I just want to let you know that you'll be missed big time (I cried after reading your text message yesterday, heh), and good luck on your new career!