71st Golden Globe Award nominees.

So far in the film categories, only "Gravity"; "The Croods"; "Despicable Me 2"; and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" are the only movies I'd already seen. I haven't seen "Frozen", though.

So far in the Television categories, I'd seen "House of Cards" for the first few episodes. And currently, American Horror Story: Coven.

For complete list of nominees, click here. I learned about the nominees is, from the website, Newsy.

SAG Award Nominations Out: '12 Years A Slave' Leads

So far, only one (1) film/movie that I already watched. And that is "Gravity."

SAG Award Nominations Out: '12 Years A Slave' Leads

20th Screen Actors Guild Awards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hunter Hayes (Encore)

Artist: Hunter Hayes
Album: Hunter Hayes (Encore)
Released: October 11, 2011 (standard album)
Genre: Country
Label: Atlantic

Like most albums, this album contains, sand and happy songs. There are songs in the album that I alike.

The album is okay for me.

I'm sorry. I rarely listen to country music. With no offense and disrespect to the country music community.

Rating 3.5 out of 5.

Disclaimer:
I do not own the image above.
For informational use only.
No copyright infringement intended.

2014 Grammy Awards nominees / 56th Annual Grammy Awards

At first, I didn't know that the nominees for 2014 Grammy Awards is already been announced. I forgot where and how I learned about it.

There are nominees that I'm expecting to be nominated aren't nominated. And there are nominees that I'm not expected to be nominated.

50/50 for Taylor Swift for winning Album of the Year and Best Country Album for her album, Red; Best Country Song for "Begin Again"; and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Highway Don't Care" with Tim McGraw & Keith Urban.

I wonder witch artists and their respective songs, to be included in the album, 2014 Grammy Nominees.

56th Annual Grammy Awards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Grammy Nods: Timberlake Snubbed, Jay-Z Rules

Nelson Mandela (July 18 1918 – December 5 2013)

I don't know have enough knowledge on the life of Nelson Mandela, but he's one of the political figures that I admire.

All I know is that tried to unite his people. He tried uniting uniting his people thru football in the movie, Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.

I haven't yet checked , the cause of his death. He is 95.

I mentioned earlier that I admire him as a political figure. I admire him in a sense that, during his time as president of South Africa, he did his best to unite his fellow country men.

Nelson Mandela - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Reactions to the death of Nelson Mandela - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nelson Mandela Dies At His South African Home

The World Reacts To Nelson Mandela's Death

Life of Pie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artist: Mychael Danna
Title:‪ Life of Pi: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ‬
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 65:10
Label: Sony Music

Most of the tracks in the album contains Indian and French music. The album contains Indian music, due to the fact that, most of the characters in the movie are Indian actors. The album contains French music, due to the fact that, Canada's official languages are English and French. And also the composer, Mychael Danna is a Canadian. And the writer of the novel, Yann Martel, is a Canadian.

And also, I notice that the soundtrack album has influence of fantasy genre due to fact the the novel and film is a fantasy story.

Rating: 3.5 out 5.

Disclaimer:
I do not own the image above.
For informational use only.
No copyright infringement intended.

One Direction's Midnight Memories (Deluxe Edition)

Artist: One Direction
Album: Midnight Memories (Deluxe Edition) / (The Ultimate Edition)
Released: 25 November 2013
Recorded: 2013
Genre: Pop rock
Label: Columbia, Syco

I may not be a fan of One Direction, but I like Midnight Memories, more than Up All Night and Take Me Home.

Diana is a bit rockier for them.

For me, the track Midnight Memories is a bit rockier for them.

The song You and I is good for their voices.

I hope that Don't Forget Where You Belong to be their next single. The song is good for their voices.

Strong is okay.

Happily have more energy.

Right Now is a slow song with a bit of rock music approach.

I find Little Black Dress is a song with 1980s flavor of rock music.

Through the Dark is a catchy song without the rockier edge tone. And also, this is a slow song without the blend of rock music.

Some music of Something Great reminds me of one of the songs by Philip Philips.

Little White Lies is happier song with rock music. And a bit too rock for the band.

Like some of the songs in the album, Better Than Words have the blend of rock music.

Why Don't We Go There reminds me of What Makes you Beautiful and Live While We're Young with rock tone.

Does He Know? is like a song that makes you dance.

Alive reminds of a late 1990s/2000s song, but this song is rockier and edgier.

Half A Heart is a slow song that reminds me of Little Things and Gotta Be You.

So far, excluding Best Song Ever and Story of My Life,Don't Forget Where You Belong and Through the Dark are my favorite songs.

I noticed that among the five members of the group, most of the songs written co-written by Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne. Followed by Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik.

In general, Midnight Memories is a pop music album that contains a portion of rock music and dance music. Somehow the band improve for this album, than on their previous albums. But there are songs are forgettable.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Disclaimer:
I do not own the image above.
For informational use only.
No copyright infringement intended.

‪The Quarterback (Music From the TV Series)

Title:‪ The Quarterback (Music From the TV Series)‬
Genre: Pop
Length: 20:52
Label: Columbia / 20th Century Fox TV

Among the cover versions of the extended play (EP), "Seasons of Love" is my favorite track/song from the album.

Okay naman young pagkaka-cover ng ibang tracks.

'Family Guy' Kills Off Major Character

I didn't understand the episode "Life of Brian" dahil sa mga forces na pasaway.

This is the first episode of the show that I watched. One reason that I watched the episode, due to that the one of the major characters is killed off.

'Family Guy' Kills Off Major Character

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

I like the first film, I like the 2nd film. Like the first film, the 2nd film is faithful to the book source. It is been faithful, but not 100% faithful.

One subplot that I'm quite expecting is that, na may na-meet so Katniss na dalawang runaways, but unfortunately, wala sa movie/film adaptation. Pero okay lang.

Generally, maganda yung pagkaka-adapt.

Jennifer Lawrence is love.

Rating 4 out of 5.

Pacific Rim (2013 film)

Pacific Rim is a good film.

I have a feeling that this film is will be a strong contender for next year's Oscars for the following categories: Best Visual Effects; Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing; and Best Cinematography.

Good performance for Idris Elba as the commander.

I am dreaming the same body of the lead actor's body. :-D

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Romeo and Juliet (2013 film)

First and foremost, I haven't yet seen the movie version featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. But I like the 2013 film.

I like the cinematography. I like the production design.

I like the chenistry of Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth as Juliet and Romeo respectively. I don't know which character portrayed by Ed Westwick.

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Thor: The Dark World

I do admit that I like the first Thor film. With this film, I like this film.

I like the fight scenes. I think that Christopher Eccleston is not that effective as the movie's villain

Loki is still cunning.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Gravity (2013 film)

I watched the movie, just out of curiousity. The acting of George Clooney and Sandra Bullock is/are okay naman.

I do admit na hindi ko naintindihan yung movie.

I have a feeling that the movie will be a strong contender for Best Visual Effects for next year's Oscars.

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Carrie (2013 film)

I don't remember the first film that I watched, based on the novel or short story written by Stephen King. But Carrie is the latest watched based on the novel by him.

Although I read the book, but the ending of the novel is different from the ending of the 2013 film.

In general, the movie is not that good, but it is not that bad either. I imagined Margaret White is being portrayed by Julianne Moore.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

Disney's Maleficent Official Teaser Trailer

Here's the trailer for Maleficent (2014 film).

One Direction - Story of My Life

The first time that I watched the video, was in MYX Hit Chart, kagabi sa hotel room ng uncle at auntie ko.

Best Gift Ever

No, the title has nothing to do with One Direction's song Best Song Ever. But rather, Jollibee's new theme for year's Christmas for giving gifts, particulary toys, for less fortunate children.

A Post-It word and some filing to do.

Last Saturday noon, nung may pinahahanap sakin si Female Account sa Internet, itinype ko yung word na hindi ko mabasa.

Tinawag ko siya: "Miss Jane*, hindi ko alam itong yung website." Lumapit sa PC na ginagamit ko. Narinig ko sya na "Imbes na makauwi ng maaga." Tapos, maya-maya, hinablot/kinuha yung Post-It na hawak ko. Yung Post-It na hawak ko, ay andun yung word na hindi ko mabasa at yung password ni Main Boss**.

Notes:
* Miss Jane is not her real name. Si Miss Jane at si Female Accountant ay iisang tao lang.
** Main Boss ay yung pinaka boss ko.

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Last Saturday din ng hapon, si Miss Flower₁, ay may pinagawa sa akin. Kung saan nakasuksuk yung nakastaple ay dun lang nakapuwesto. Ginagawa ko naman. Nung tapos na at ibinigay ko yung mga yun, ang sabi sa akin ay may mali.

Tapos pinagalitan ako ni Miss Flower at ni Miss Name₂.

Sa loob-loob ko lang:

"Sinunod ko lang yung instructions mo, Miss Flower, tapos papagalitan mo ako? Kapal ng mukha mo."

"At ikaw Miss Name. May pina-file ka sa sakin, at hindi ko makita, pagagalita mo ako. Sa wala talaga dun eh. Kapal ng mukha mo."

Notes:
1 Miss Flower is not her real name.
2 Miss Name is not her real name.

BeFunky Photo Editor

I used to have the app on my Android phone running on Gingerbread (2.3), but after a few days, it is no longer compatible on Android phone running on Gingerbread (2.3). According to this link, the app BeFunky Photo Editor is compatible depending on your Android device.

But the app is compatible with these versions on the following iOS:

iPhone;
iPad 2 Wi-Fi;
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G;
iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation);
iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation);
iPad Wi-Fi (4th generation);
iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation);
iPad mini Wi-Fi;
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular;
iPad Air;
iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular;
iPad mini (2nd generation);
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (2nd generation);
iPod touch (4th generation);
iPod touch (5th generation)

and the app is:

This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

And also, the app is also available on iPad:

see above, and:

Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPad.

Click here for most iOS devices, and click here for the iPad device.

My points on Smart Rewards.

Due to that I learned that  my points on Smart Rewards is 13k points, I'm planning to use it when the movie Carrie will shown here in the Philippine on Friday next week.

I read one blog post, and it seems to be complicated. Because I haven't tried the procedure yet.

And I'm hoping and wishing that the weather next will be clear.

The Carrie movie I'm planning to watch is the one with Julianne Moore and Chloé Grace Moretz.

Browsing the Internet while working.

It is been almost a week since my last blog post. As the title of this blog post suggests, thus blog post is about browsing the Internet while working.

Way back 2011, nakikita ko itong si Female Accountant, nagba-browse ng Internet while working. Tapos, mayroon siyang maliit na salamin sa ilalim ng monitor niya. Ang purpose ng maliit na salamin na yun ay para malaman niya kung malapit na ang paglalakad ko sa puwesto niya.

Minsan, may pinapanood si FA sa computer niya at malapit na ako, ililipat niya sa software na ginagamit niya. Minsan, may binabrowse si FA sa computer niya at malapit na ako, ililipat niya sa software na ginagamit niya.

To be honest, nakikita ko siya hindi ko lang pinapahalata.

Tapos nung pinalitan na yung "lumang computer" ng Windows 8, ang sabi sa akin ni FA, huwag daw ang mag-Internet.

Hindi niya alam, ito ang scenario:

May isang OJT, may itinataong siya sa akin sa cellphone niya, hindi ko siya nasagot ng maaayos. Tapos, itinanong ko siya kung ano yung username at password ng Wi-Fi ng company na pinupuntahan namin.

Ibinigay naman niya. At may ibunulong siya sa akin. I will not mention on what she whispered to me.

Ang bottom line is this.

Female Accountant, pagsasabihan mo ako na huwag mag-Internet, tapos ikaw nag-i-Internet ka.

Look who's talking, b****.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - HD Main Trailer - Official Warner Bros. UK - YouTube

Here's the second trailer of the movie.

Hope you guys enjoy watching the trailer, as much as I did. :-)



I wonder if the movie will be shown on IMAX.

Disclaimer:
I'm not and no way connected to New Line Cinema, MGM, and, Warner Bros. Pictures.
I just wanted to share the trailer.

Conclusion: Sky Fitness Manila

As far as I remember when I was already at my house, my lower back got weary. I don’t know if I’m going to pursue it or not.

Why? Because, I’m planning to try, the free trial workout of 360 Fitness Club.

Only time will tell.

Part 2: Sky Fitness Manila

I sent a text message to Coach Mike (not his real name) to confirm the time which is 2 PM.

May pinasagutan sakin na some info about some personal and health info.

1) May pinagawa sa akin sa magkabilang talampakan using a golf ball. Ang sabi sakin kung saan daw yung may masakit.

2.1) May pinagawa sa akin sa magkabilang hamstrings using isang equipment na hindi ko alam ang tawag. At iangat ko daw ng upper body ko. Ang sabi sakin kung saan daw yung may masakit.

2.2) May pinagawa sa akin sa right side and left side ng thighs ko using the same equipment na hindi ko alam ang tawag. At iangat ko daw ng upper body ko. Ang sabi sakin kung saan daw yung may masakit.

2.3) May pinagawa sa akin sa back ng right side and left side ng thighs ko using the same equipment na hindi ko alam ang tawag. At iangat ko daw ng upper body ko. Ang sabi sakin kung saan daw yung may masakit.

3) Pina-squat ako ng parang ganito:
3.1) Nakatayo ka, few steps away ng ang dalawang paa mo, raise your hands;
3.2) Squat position;
3.3) Upo ka and your elbows are between your thighs;
3.4) Squat position;
3.5) Step 3.1

Ginawa ko ito ng 12 times.

4.1) May pinagawa ko sa akin na ihagas ang isang malaking soccer-like ball sa left side ko sa dingding. Ginawa ko iton ng 12 times.
4.2) May pinagawa ko sa akin na ihagas ang isang malaking soccer-like ball sa right side ko sa dingding. Ginawa ko iton ng 12 times.
4.3) May ay pinagawa ko sa akin na ihagas ang isang malaking soccer-like ball sa same thing na nakaharap ako sa dingding. Ginawa ko iton ng 12 times.

5) And the last thing he asked to do is sprinting na pinaka mabilis ko. 2 beses ko ito ginawa.

May isang sequence na: Pinatakbo ako ng 2 beses, pero ang tanda ko, between activities 3 and 4.

Part 1: Sky Fitness Manila

I first learned about Sky Fitness Manila when I was roaming around The Podium early this year. One time around April 2013, may nakita ako na 2 employees ng SFM, just few steps outside the gym. And they gave some info.

This July 2013, I visit the branch₁ and ask some questions, and Coach Mike (not his real name) toured me around their branch.

Last Thursday, I called the branch, that I'm planning to avail the free trial workout and told them that si Coach Mike ang nag-tour sa akin. Unfortunately, he is having his (day) off. I decided later that day na the following na lang, and okay lang sa kanya.

Notes:
₁ Their first branch is in Makati.

Main Title: American Horror Story: Coven

I don't know why, I find the opening sequence disturbing.

In my humble opinion.

Lagi na lang maruya.

Lagi na lang maruya. Ano ba, maruya na lang ba ang taging alam mo na lutuin tuwing merienda?

Nakakasawa na eh. Maruya na lang lagi.

Nakakaumay na.

Pinoy Sorbetes

Last Monday afternoon was my first time eat an ice cream from Pinoy Sorbetes. The first flavor I ate is Chocomint, which costs 75 pesos in a medium-sized cone.

The only branch I know of Pinoy Sorbetes, is in Food Choices, TriNoma. For more information, use Yahoo! and/or Google.

Masarap naman yung Chocomint. Yun nga lang, bitin ako.

Here's the menu:

Disclaimer:
I do not own the image above.
For informational use.
Credits to the respective owners.

Kids using iPad, iPad Mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab, other tablets and other similar gadgets.

Here are some reason of mine, why I'm not in favor of that kids are using iPad, iPad Mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab, other tablets and other similar gadgets. The reasons are in random order. And based on my experiences, articles I read, etc.

1) It's too early for the kid below 5 years old below to use these gadgets.
2) Malaki ang chances na mas bibigyan nila ng pansin ang mga ganitong gadgets, kesa sa mga laruan, mga books na pambata, etc.
3) Mahirap pakainin, etc.
5) There are other reasons pa.

Here's a link, with (a) similar theme/s.

65th Primetime Emmy Awards / 65th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Congratulations to the winners and nominees, for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Congratulations to the winners and nominees, for the 65th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Here's the link, for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Here's the link, for the winners and nominees, for the 65th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

“OTJ: On the Job”, “The Way Way Back” and “Insidious: Chapter 2”.

I’m planning to watch 3 (three) movies this month, but due to financial reasons, I decided not to. The movies are “OTJ: On the Job”, “The Way Way Back” and “Insidious: Chapter 2”.

“OTJ: On the Job”

I do admit that I rarely watch Pinoy films. I have reasons I rarely watch Pinoy movies.

I don’t remember the last Pinoy flick I watched. It is either that Vhong Navarro/Toni Gonzaga-starred comedy flick, or the Kris Aquino-starred horror movie.

I read that “OTJ” is good movie. Like I mentioned earlier, I decided not to. And I don’t if the Gerald Anderson/Piolo Pascual-starred film is still showing at the local cinemas.

“The Way Way Back”

Same 2 reasons with “OTJ”: financial reasons and I don’t know if the movie is still showing at local cinemas.

“Insidious: Chapter 2”

I didn’t watch this movie when it was shown at the local cinemas few years ago. Meaning, I failed to watch the movie.

I have to waith atleast 5 (five) months or so, to be able to watch these 3 (three) movies.

Disclaimer:
I'm not saying that I'm not financial stable.
Short lang ako sa pera.

On registering and updating my Nuffnang Philippines, and updating my Blogger account.

Last night, nahirapan ako mag-register sa website ng Nuffnang Philippines, with no disrespect to Nuffnang Philippines. Peace. And tried to update post the 3 (three) ads on the blog of mine. Yes, on this blog of mine. Nahirapan ako sa pagpost nung tatlong ads.

I tried to post the 3 (three) ads this morning, the same thing last night. Nahirapan ako sa pagpost nung tatlong ads.

I tried posting the 3 (three) ads this evening and followed the steps. And viola, it was a success. I'm not sure if the ad on the top of the Blogger account of mine.

Intro: Jake and The Neverland Pirates

I miss this kind of animation in the animated feature films.

Mostly kasi ng mga recently-released animated feature films are in 3D animation. Meaning, the recently-released animated feature films are made using 3D animation.

Finding Nemo

Disclaimer:
I do know that the movie was released 13 years ago.

In the movie “Finding Nemo” Marlin is overprotective on his son Nemo because his right fin is “very small due to the barracuda attack, which limits his swimming ability”. Due to unsuccessfully attempt to save Nemo, “Marlin meets Dory, a good-hearted and optimistic regal blue tang with short-term memory loss.”

In reality, there are times that some people who are overprotective with other people due to their disabilities. Resulting that they don’t have enough self-confidence, etc.

In the case of Dory, Marlin treats Dory negatively and attempted to leave her, due to having short-term memory. Despite this, she still accompanies Marlin to save Nemo.

Toy Story 3

Disclaimer:
I do know that the movie was released 3 years ago.

On the movie “Toy Story 3”, Andy is having a hard time of letting go of his toys particularly Woody and Buzz Lightyear. One time, Buzz and the rest of the gang thought Andy abandoned them, and decided to stay in Sunnyside Daycare. When Woody couldn’t persuade them, he left the daycare and stuck in a tree and until that Bonnie found Woody.

During Woody’s time with Bonnie and her toys, Woody realized that Bonnie’s treat her toys well, like the way Andy’s treatment with his toys.

Near the end of the film Andy brought the toys to the house of Bonnie, and introduced them to her. And that time, Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang/group have a new home, earned a new owner, meet new friends.

In reality, there are things we are having a hard time of the things that are close to our heart. Even we are having a hard time of the people who are close to our heart.

Mahirap para sa atin kung may sapat na dahilan para pakawalan ang isang bagay or isang tao.

I am back.

Hello, everyone. I am back.

It's quite some time that I posted a blog post.

I try my best to update this blog of mine.

To abandoned, or not to abandoned, this blog. That's the question.

I credit William Shakespeare for the title of this blog post.

Hindi ko alam, kung ipagpapatuloy ang pagpo-post ng blog posts, dito sa blog na ito. Kasi, wala naman nagpo-post ng comments, sa mga blog posts ko.

Nakaka-walang gana mag-post ng blog posts,dito sa blog na ito. Kasi, wala naman nagpo-post ng comments, sa mga blog posts ko.

It's already rainy season.

It's already rainy season. Buti na lang, at nasa "bakasyon mode" ako.

Hindi ko alam kung papasok pa ako sa pinagtatrabahuhan ko bilang isang OJT (on-the-trainee), or hindi na.

While on the other hand, in my opinion, may part-time ako.

Top 10 Yummiest Restaurants in Boracay, according to Ang Pinaka.

Among the restaurants featured on the list, only Zuzuni that I tried when I was in Boracay last yesterday.

For more information, click here.

Again on my "resurrected" Samsung Galaxy Mini 2.

I already mentioned, about my "resurrected" Samsung Galaxy Mini 2, on my previous post.

The problem now, yung lugar kung saan sinasaksak para mag-charge. Walang problema sa USB, ang problema lang ay sa kapag kinababit or i-sinasaksak yung charger sa unit.

Ang sabi sa akin, either reformat or i-upgrade ng Android OS.

Sana, maayos.

YouTube.com: Carrie international trailer

First and foremost, I'm not a fan of Stephen King. With no disrespect to Mr. Stephen King. Second, I'm not a fan of the actress who plays Carrie, and Ms Julianne Moore. With no disrespect to them.

I'd already read the book early this year. And I'haven't seen the first adaptation, that nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

A quote from the book, What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen.

This is a quote from the book, What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen.

Home wasn't a set of house, or a single town on a map. It was wherever the people who loved you were, whenever you together.

A quote from the book, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

This is a quote from the book, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Let us learn to show our friendship, for man when he is alive, and not after he is dead.

Man of Steel - Official Nokia Exclusive Trailer [HD]

Here's another trailer.

Man of Steel - 3rd Official Trailer [HD]

I may not be a fan of the Superman franchise(s), but for me this trailer is the favorite trailer of mine.

So, here's the trailer.

Family Rubbing Alcohol!

I remember this commercial.

I wonder kung active pa rin si Manong Coach.

Ritz Toasted Chips

Nami-miss ko na ang Ritz Toasted Chips. Particularly yung Sour Cream flavor.

Hindi ko alam kung magkano yung isang pack, na katulad nung nasa image na nasa taas.

Hindi ko alam kung saan makakabili nung isang pack, na katulad nung nasa image na nasa taas.

On the pair of rubber shoes.

Gusto ko yung rubbers nung may hawak ng bag. And take note, may tag pa yung sapatos niya.

I wonder, kung saan kaya nila nabili yung mga sapatos nila. At I wonder, kung magkano yung mga sapatos nila.

Now You See Me (2013 film)

First and foremost, I have no intention to watch “Now You See Me”. The movie is star-studded (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, David Franco, Michael Caine, and Mélanie Laurent, Common (entertainer), and with the cameo appearance of Conan O'Brien.

I may not be a fan of suspense, or thriller, or any similar genre, but I like this film. One reason is that I am fascinated with magic. There’s a twist in the film. I didn’t saw it coming.

For me, may konting comedy.

I like the movie’s direction; I like the actors' interaction. I somehow quite don’t understand the flow of the story. One reason is that, maingay kahit papaano yung mga katabi ko.

Rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars

Disclaimer:
I do not own the image above.
Credits to its respective owner/s.
For informational use only.

Trivia:
This is the second film that features Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg, since 2009's Zombieland.
This is the fourth film that features Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, since Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy.

My "resurrected" Samsung Galaxy Mini 2.

I don't know when will the "resurrection" will last.

My parents went yesterday in the SM North Edsa branch of Samsung's Service Center. They bought a new battery. I didn't ask for the details.

When I'm about to sleep last night, umilaw at tumunog yung cellphone ko. At nakita ko ito.


Ito ang problema ko sa cellphone ko. Tutunog, iilaw, makikita ko yung image tulad na nasa taas. Natsa-charge, maski hindi ko naman siya chinacharge.

As fo now, and as of this post. I'll make an observation, kung mangyayari ang ganitong pangyayari, for the next few days, weeks, or months.

Movies this week and next week.

Ito ang mga pelikula, na ipapalabas bukas, June 5.

After Earth;
No One Lives;
Side Effects

Ito ang mga pelikula, na ipapalabas sa date of show nila.
Jun 22 -> Disconnect;
Jun 26 -> Monsters University

Jollibee's Amazing Aloha.

Simula nung nalaman ko na ibinalik ng Jollibee ang Amazing Aloha, gusto kong masubukan yung burger. If my memory serves me right, I still remember that it was offer during mid-1990s to late 1990s.

Hindi ko alam kung limited yung offer ng Amazing Aloha. (Or isasama nila sa Burger Value meals nila ang Amazing Aloha. / Or isasama ng Jollibee sa Burger Value meals nila ang Amazing Aloha.)
99 pesos kung ala carte (meaning, yung burger lang). 135 pesos kung may kasamang regular fries and regular drink.

Nasa iyo na, kung gagawin mong large yung fries at drink mo. At nasa iyo na rin, kung anong drink mo.

Disclaimer:
I do not the image above.
Credits to the respective owner/s.
Click here for the original source.

I miss the shopping for school supplies.

Naalaala ko nung bago magpasukan, namimili kami ng school supplies sa SM North Edsa, particularly sa National Book Store at sa Supplies section ng SM Department Store.

Naalaala ko din nung bago magpasukan, namimili din ng polo shirt/s, pants, mga medyas, mga panyo, etc.

I miss this meal from Jollibee.

I miss this meal from Jollibee. I forgot the name of the meal.

The photo above was taken last Match 11, 2011.

First time customer of these 2 stalls.

Last May 17, Friday, it was my first time to be a customer at Teaberi and Chuck's Grub Fish & Chips. I ordered at Teaberi is Winter melon Tea. And I ordred at Chuck's Grub Fish & Chips is their cream dory.

I like both the drink and the food. Both stalls are located in 2nd Floor, Food Choices, Trinoma. They are in front of Le Ching.

Teaberi is food business specializes in milk tea. While Chuck's Grub Fish & Chips is specializes in, well of course, fish & chips.

In case you didn't know. Fish & chips is common in England. Chips is the french fries version in the United Kingdom.

UPDATE:
Too bad that Teaberi and Chuck's Grub Fish & Chips are already closed.

This food is delicious.

Masarap yung manok ng Pizza Hut Philippines. Hindi ko alam kung ano yung procedure (o yung pagpe-preprare) sa manok nila pero masarap.

I do admit that masarap yung manok nila.

So far, its the best chicken I've ever tasted.

There is a branch of Puregold in Malinta Exit.

Khaled Hosseni's "And the Mountains Echoed"

Finally, Khaled Hosseini has a anew book called "And the Mountains Echoed". Honestly, I don't know if the is already in the Philippine bookstores like, National Book Store, Powerbooks, and Fully Booked.

According to the Wikipedia article, his new book is more on siblings:

"I am forever drawn to family as a recurring central theme of my writing. My earlier novels were at heart tales of fatherhood and motherhood. My new novel is a multi-generational family story as well, this time revolving around brothers and sisters, and the ways in which they love, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for each other. I am thrilled at the chance to share this book with my readers."

The book is in harcover edition and costss 899 pesos. According to Powerbooks' Facebook fan page.

To join or not to join Nuffnang.

I don't know whether I'm going to join or not to join Nuffnang Philippines. That's the problem.

According to this blog, there are 2 ways to earn money: CPUV (or Cost per Unique Views Ads), and CPC (or Cost per Click Ads). For more information, click the link in this paragraph, or visit the websites below.

Even though I want to join, I couldn't. Because there are low number of unique visitors who visit this blog.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ang gagawin ko. (I do not know what to do.)

Here are the websites for Nuffnang Philippines.
Nuffnang Philippines | Facebook
Nuffnang Philippines (NuffnangPH) on Twitter
Nuffnang Blogopolis - ONLIne in the PHilippines

This Greenwich meal.

I love this meal from Greenwich Pizza. I bought from the Greenwich Pizza near my office.

Unfortunately, the Greenwich branch (in Ortigas, Pasig) near my office is now closed, since late last year. I don't know why they closed.

I bought this meal last December 23, 2011, Friday.

Bear Brand TV Commercial (I remember yesterday)

I remember this commercial, during the 1980s.

And according to the comments of this video in YouTube, the girl with ponytail is ghost. I don't know if it's true or not.

This KFC meal.

I miss this KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) meal. I don't know why.

I don't remember where I ate this meal.

The photo above was taken last December 18, 2011, Sunday.

The Top 10 Ang Pinaka: Patok na Fitness Activities / The Top 10 Most Popular Fitness Activities

I gave my previous post reasons on these popular fitness activities.

So here is the link of contact details on the popular fitness activities mentioned on my previous post.

2 job fairs this week.

There will be 2 job fairs this week. The first/1st leg will be held this Tuesday & Wednesday in Trinoma, in Quezon City. It will be held in the Activity Center of the aforementioned mall.

And the second/2nd leg will held this Thursday & Friday in SM Megamall. It will be held in Mega Trade Hall 3.

It's been around three/3-and-a-half years that I have been attending job fairs in the malls and no luck. I also tried applying in call centers, but with no luck.

I don't know if I'm going to attend the aforementioned job fairs. I didn't know that there was job fair in Glorietta, until I read today's issue of Philippine Daily Inquirer.

The Great Gatsby (2013 film)

I’m not really a fan of Baz Lurhman, Leonardo DiCaprio, nor Tobey Maguire. When I learned that Baz Luhrman, would direct the new film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, I thought Baz Luhrman will include musical plots.

At the time I watch the movie yesterday afternoon, I don’t see musical plots except for the weekend party scenes.

The movie adaptation is not that good, nor not that bad. I like the interaction of the actors.

I like the production, and the cinematography.

The face of a figure seen in the book is also seen at the billboard in the movie.

Rating:
3 out of 5 popcorns.

Disclainer:
I do not own the images above. Credits to their respective owners.
The images above are for reference only.

Eastwood in Libis, Quezon City.

I never tried commuting before on Eastwood in Libis, Quezon City before. Until I accompanied my 2 aunts yesterday.

There are ways on how to get there, here is a link on how to get there.

How To Get To Eastwood City?

My 2 aunts and I went there by a taxi/cab from Gateway Mall in Cubao, Quezon City.

Eastwood City is being managed by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls. The same company who manage Newport Mall, in Resorts World Manila.

Eastwood City houses offices, call centers, business, stalls, food business (KFC, etc.), condominium. Eastwood also houses the Philippine version of Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Eastwood also have Eastwood Cinemas.

The movies I want to watch.

These are the movies I want to watch and their release dates, according to Click the City.

May 15
Star Trek Into Darkness

May 17
The Great Gatsby

May 24
Epic

These 2 books.

It's been 6 years since Khaled Hosseini's book, A Thousand Splendid Suns came out in bookstores. His new book, And the Mountains Echoed will be released this coming May 21, Tuesday. I don't know if the novel will the released here in the Philippine bookstores.

I'm planning to read first the debut novel by Matthew Quick, The Silver Linings Playbook, before I watch the film adaptation.

Note:
Please pardon my English.

:-)

The European countries, I'm planning to visit first, that requires Schengen visa.

The reasons why I will visit these countries someday.

Belgium - For me, Belgium is known for its Belgian chocolates.
        - Places I want to visit: Brussels and Bruges.
        - I want also to try the Belgian fries.

Czech Republic - Affordable, according to my cousin-in-law.
               - So far, Prague is the only place I want visit in Czech Republic.

Denmark - Copenhagen is the only place in Denmark I know.

Greece - I want to visit Greece because of Greek mythology.
       - So far, both Athens; Mount Olympus, and Sparta are the only places I want visit in Greece.
       - The other place I want to visit is the shooting/filming locations of Mamma Mia!, the one with Meryl Streep.
       - The Greek food.

France - Paris and Lourdes.
       - Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower
       - The French food, especially ratatouille and confit byaldi.

Great Britain - England (partiuclarly London); Scotland (particuraly Edinburgh, Glasglow, and Perth); Wales; amd Northern Ireland.
- The British version of fish and chips.

Ireland - Dublin

Italy - I want to visit Italy because of Roman mythology.
      - Rome, Milan, Venice, Piza Florence, and Tuscany.
      - Leaning Tower of Piza
      - Italian art like the paintings of Leonard da Vinci; David of Michelangelo..

Netherlands - Amsterdam is the only place I know in the Netherlands.

Norway - Oslo is the only place I know in Norway.
       - The Norwegian version of smoked salmon.

Portuagal - The only Portuguse place I know is Fátima.

Spain - The only Spanish/Spaniard places I know are Madrid and Barcelona.

Sweden - Stockholm is the only place I know in Sweden.

Switzerland - Bern an Geneva the only places I know in Switzerland.
            - Swiss chocolates.
            - Alpine mountains

A fan of Paulo Coelho.

I'm a fan of Paulo Coelho, since I read his book "The Alchemist". The only books I haven't read are the following:

* The Devil and Miss Prym
* The Winner Stands Alone
* Manuscript Found in Accra

Here are some links on Paulo Coelho:
Paulo Coelho's Blog
alkmist on Instagram
Paulo Coelho on Twitter
Paulo Coelho's fan page on Facebook

On "Iron Man 3"

I may not be a fan DC Comic and Marvel comics, the first Iron Man movie is the first comics-based movie that I like. I like this this installment.

I don't know if Robert Downey, Jr. will reprise his role in the The Avengers sequel, and even in the fourth Iron Man movie.

Disclaimer:
I do not own the image above.
Credits to the respective owner/s.

The one with patok na fitness activities. / The most popular fitness activities.

10. Barre 3
9. Wushu
8. Aqua Zumba
7. Belly Dancing
6. Body Balance
5. Boxing
4. Body Combat
3. Boot Camp
2. Circuit Training
1. Body Attack

Here are my reasons on these patok na fitness activities. (Here are my Reasons on these popular fitness activities.)

1) Don't expect me to do the fitness activities numbers 8 and 7 because: I'm not interested on Aqua Zumba, and Belly Dancing.

2) Don't expect me to do the fitness activity number 10 because: I don't know what Barre 3 is.

3) Don't expect me to do the fitness activities numbers 9 and 5 because: I'm not a sports-minded person.

4) I may consider Body Balance, Body Combat, Boot Camp, Circuit Training and Body Attack. Yun nga lang, wala akong perang pambayad. (I may consider in Body Balance, Body Combat, Boot Camp, Circuit Training and Body Attack. But the sad thing is, I have no money to pay.)

On DeluxeFX

I learned from the app’s website, that application’s price, 0.99 USD, from the iTunes page in the Apple website.

The app is currently not available on the Android platform.

I wish that the app would have a “free version”.

I wish that the app would be available on the Android platform.

On circuit traning. And the 2 gyms I know.

It's been a long time that I want to know on how, an exercise called circuit training works.

Only 2 gyms I know, that specialize on circuit training. They are 360 Fitness Club and Crossfit Manila.

First, I discuss on 360 Fitness Club.

I don't remember on how I learned this gym. Their gym is just across from the "office" (that) I work. I remember that their gym is in the 16th floor of Strata 100, in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Way back 2011. Now their gym is in the 22nd floor, in the same building and location. Alongside Yellow Halo, Polecats Manila, Yoga+ (pronounced as Yoga Plus), and others.

The club also have other 2 branches: the 1st branch is in Makati; and the 2nd branch is in Timog Avenue, Quezon City.

In terms of convenience: in terms of work, I can go to the Ortigas branch; in terms of no work, I can go to the Timog branch.

Now, on Crossfit Manila.

I just learned about this gym this morning, while searching and learning more on circuit training via Bing.

The Eastwood branch is only listed on the "Contact Us" section of CFM's website. Although they have a branch in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City.

For more information about this gym, visit their website.

Here are the links.

360 Fitness Club:
Official website;
Facebook fan page;
Twitter account;
YouTube channel;
Coach Chappy Callanta's YouTube channel;
Coach Chappy Callanta's WordPress blog

CrossFit Manila:
Official website;
Facebook fan page

If you have any questions, don't ask me. Just visit their links listed above.

I mean, just go to the links listed above.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

85th Academy Awards tally

As of the recent concluded 85th Academy Awards, here are the categories I predicted, that the nominees are also winners.

Best Director:
Ang Lee for Life of Pi

Best Actor:
Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln as Abraham Lincoln

Best Supporting Actor:
Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained as Dr. King Schultz

Best Animated Feature:
Brave – Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman

Best Foreign Language Film:
Amour (Austria) in French – Michael Haneke

Best Documentary – Feature:
Searching for Sugar Man – Malik Bendjelloul and Simon Chinn

Best Animated Short Film:
Paperman – John Kahrs

Best Original Score:
Life of Pi – Mychael Danna

Best Sound Mixing:
Les Misérables – Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson, and Simon Hayes

Best Production Design:
Les Misérables – Eve Stewart and Anna Lynch-Robinson

Best Cinematography:
Life of Pi – Claudio Miranda

Best Makeup and Hairstyling:
Les Misérables – Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell

Best Visual Effects:
Life of Pi – Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan de Boer, and Donald R. Elliott

My predictions at this year's 85th Academy Awards.

I haven't seen most of the nominated films. As the title suggest the following are my predictions.

I'm quite bias here. Because some of the predications listed below, I already watched some of the films listed in this prediction list.

Best Picture:
Les Misérables – Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, and Cameron Mackintosh;
Life of Pi – Gil Netter, Ang Lee, and David Womark

Best Director:
Ang Lee for Life of Pi

Best Actor:
Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln as Abraham Lincoln

Best Actress:
Naomi Watts for The Impossible as Maria Bennett

Best Supporting Actor: (any of the following)
Philip Seymour Hoffman for The Master as Lancaster Dodd;
Tommy Lee Jones for Lincoln as Thaddeus Stevens;
Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained as Dr. King Schultz

Best Supporting Actress: (any of the following)
Amy Adams for The Master as Peggy Dodd;
Sally Field for Lincoln as Mary Todd Lincoln;
Helen Hunt for The Sessions as Cheryl Cohen-Greene

Best Writing - Original Screenplay:
Flight – John Gatins

Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay:
Life of Pi – David Magee from Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Best Animated Feature:
Brave – Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman;
Wreck-It Ralph – Rich Moore

Best Foreign Language Film: (any of the following)
Amour (Austria) in French – Michael Haneke;
A Royal Affair (Denmark) in Danish – Nikolaj Arcel;
War Witch (Canada) in French – Kim Nguyen

Best Documentary – Feature:
Searching for Sugar Man – Malik Bendjelloul and Simon Chinn

Best Documentary – Short Subject: (any of the following)
Head over Heels – Timothy Reckart and Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly;
The Longest Daycare – David Silverman

Best Live Action Short Film:
Death of a Shadow (Dood Van Een Schaduw) – Tom Van Avermaet and Ellen De Waele

Best Animated Short Film: (any of the following)
Head over Heels – Timothy Reckart and Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly;
The Longest Daycare – David Silverman;
Paperman – John Kahrs

Best Original Score: (any of the following)
Life of Pi – Mychael Danna;
Lincoln – John Williams;
Skyfall – Thomas Newman

Best Original Song: (any of the following)
"Before My Time" from Chasing Ice – J. Ralph;
"Everybody Needs a Best Friend" from Ted – Walter Murphy and Seth MacFarlane;
"Pi's Lullaby" from Life of Pi – Mychael Danna and Bombay Jayashri

Best Sound Editing;
Life of Pi – Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton

Best Sound Mixing: (any of the following)
Les Misérables – Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson, and Simon Hayes;
Life of Pi – Ron Bartlett, D. M. Hemphill, and Drew Kunin;
Skyfall – Scott Millan, Greg P. Russell, and Stuart Wilson

Best Production Design: (any of the following)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Dan Hennah, Ra Vincent, and Simon Bright;
Les Misérables – Eve Stewart and Anna Lynch-Robinson;
Life of Pi – David Gropman and Anna Pinnock

Best Cinematography: (any of the following)
Life of Pi – Claudio Miranda;
Lincoln – Janusz Kamiński;
Skyfall – Roger Deakins

Best Makeup and Hairstyling: (any of the following)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater, and Tami Lane;
Les Misérables – Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell

Best Costume Design: (any of the following)
Les Misérables – Paco Delgado;
Snow White and the Huntsman - Colleen Atwood

Best Film Editing:
Life of Pi – Tim Squyres

Best Visual Effects: (any of the following)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton, and R. Christopher White;
Life of Pi – Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan de Boer, and Donald R. Elliott;
Marvel's The Avengers – Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams, and Dan Sudick;
Snow White and the Huntsman – Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould, and Michael Dawson

Carrie Underwood - Two Black Cadillacs

The first time I watched this video, was on MYX.



I will watch again this video, and give my thoughts soon.

To watch the video entirely, click here.

Fuck LBM.

Kahapon ng umaga nagkaroon ako ng LBM, or diarrhea. LBM means Loose Bowel Movement.

Hindi ko alam kung papaano ako nagkaroon ng LBM. Kaya hindi ako nakapasok ngayon sa office napinapasukan ko sa ORtigas Center, Pasig City.

Hindi ko alam kung papasok ako sa Biyernes.

At isa pa, sinira ng LBM na iyan ang plano ko ngayong araw na ito.