The Hunger Within

This series,is I can say,one of my favorites! The plot,is fresh,the twists,the love story,everything that you can ask for in a book! Although I was happy that it took a short time for the last book to be released (meaning the agony of waiting for what will happen on the last book didn't last long),I of course am saddened with the fact that it would all end on the last book. No more salivating and getting crazy as to when I can put my hands on the next chapter. I am talking about the ever-famous THE HUNGER GAMES,ladies and gentlemen. And, since it would be turned into a movie, which I hope would give justice to how the book was beautifully written bu Suzanne Collins, I want to share this trailer. Team Peeta! ~woooot!~

Say,it's Archie!

I can still remember the time I first met this guy. My family and I are waiting to board the airplane,and being a kid and all,of course I went on exploring,then I saw him. I ran to my Dad and asked him if I can buy him.Yes,his name is Archie Andrews,and I've been a Fan since I was a little kid. Every month from that day on,I would ask either one of my parents to buy one Digest for me. I love the whole Riverdale Gang! But of course, I'd choose Betty Cooper,the Brainy Blondie with a kind heart and all-around mechanic among all of them (tee-hee!). Sometimes I really don't understand what heiress Veronica Lodge and Betty like about "Carrot-Top,freckled faced" Archie Andrews, I'm guessing it would be the 'Boyish Charm'. I also like his pal Jughead who thinks nothing but Hamburgers but I like Reggie 'The Snob' Mantle the least. Every character is memorable for me,from Mr.Svenson the Janitor to Polly, Betty's big sister. That's why when I saw this 400-page comicbook at National Bookstore,I felt that it was fate because it was just lying on the counter. I didn't think twice in buying it! I don't give spoilers but this comicbook will let you see how Archie and the Gang looked like the first time the comic was printed and how Archie came to meet all the other characters. This one goes to my 'Important Books' shelf. :)

Boook Blog (Firsts)

Okay. It's 3 o'clock in the morning,and everybody's still asleep.I tried browsing through facebook and saw Chachic's Book Nook's 2011 favorites. Yes, I have developed passion in reading and writing since I can remember (But I guess Archie Andrews was really the root cause of it all), yet I never tried to blog a single review of the books I've read (except in high school), so here I am in, inspired by the site http://filipinobookbloggers.wordpress.com and  Chachic's Book Nook to start Book Blogging! One of the probable reasons why I haven't done it is maybe because I felt afraid I wouldn't give justice as to how that particular book should be reviewed,yet I'm gonna try now!LOL. And don't worry,I don't give out spoilers *wink*

These books would be 5 of the books I've read the year 2011,in which I've picked  randomly:


1. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

I've been hearing good reviews about this book a LOT yet I put it in my TBR list just because I thought it's the usual YA story,in which of course,after reading it, I realized how wrong I was!And I have always loved Paris!











2. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins


Fan much?? I loooove Steph and her books! Anna and Lola made me feel like a teenager again. Though of course, each book is different from the other, I like them because they are like a breath of fresh air getting all gooey inside with scenes that you would really be able to relate to. I hope to meet my own Cricket this year <3

3. The Single Girl's To-Do List by Lindsey Kelk

The genre's that I actually read are usually YA's and Chiclit. And since Shopaholic, I never thought I'd find another good read that would make me enjoy,but this book did!













4. Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

This, I can say is an interesting read. A combination of old and new worlds and yet,you wouldn't really know who's who.Sapphique,it's seconcd book is already on my TBR.













5. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

This book is beautifully written,and has the perfect spices that you'd want. What I like the most is that the heroine is kick-ass,and there's a different twist that you wouldn't expect.



So there.Hopefully and it's part of my New Year's resolution, to be able to review and blog about the books I have read so that I can share it with you guys.Ta-ta for now!

Two.Zero.One.Two

YES! Another year had gone by.Another year that was full of memories which were sad and happy and blissful. Okay,since I haven't blogged last December, I think it's my right to make this one lengthy.LOL. I'd just want to enumerate and share all the things that made an impact in my life last year,in no particular order.

1. Training Department.  

I was in a different department since the day I was promoted at work,unfortunately, February of last year,that department decided they do not need the work of the position that I was in,so we were given a week or two to be trained for another position. However, I felt that if I would have that position,I wouldn't be happy. Luckily,the Training Dept. opened slots for the position that I currently had,but then you have to go through exams and interviews and a presentation which,thank God I passed. I was accepted by the dept., and until today,I still thank God for. Everything really happens for a reason, if I was not kicked out of my previous dept., wouldn't be in Training right now and wouldn't meet the BEST Boss and Colleagues.I wouldn't ask for more. :)

2. Promotion.

Try and try until you die.Kidding! Until you succeed of course.A few months after I joined Training,I fell inlove with teaching. And so,due to that and the encouragement of others,I applied. However, I did not get the position at first try, I got it the second time I applied.  Before every new class, I would feel nervous and am having a lot of doubts,yet when I would already stand in front and start my discussion,I would feel the confidence surging through my veins slowly,and I would feel that I am doing what my heart wants.Though I am at times,complaining, just thinking about leaving the job makes my heart ache :(

3. Travels.

Due to stress at work, I decided to Travel! Manila and Cebu,2011.

4. Birthday.
I had the simplest birthday, yet I was with the closest people in my heart,plus I got calls from people I've missed. <3. That's what made it memorable.

5. Lucky Pick!

On my birthday,I won a book I've been wanting to have,on Multiply. And just this December,I won a Box Fan!LOL

It is now the first day of 2012 and I am both excited and nervous as to what this year may bring me. I plan to be more fit and to do better on my job, yet I am still confused as to what path to take regarding my profession. I hope this year,I'd have more happiness than the happiness I felt last year.Cheers to the New Year! :)

Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide

"I love a happy ending, they are so rare" - Aro

YES. I am definitely a Twilight Saga fan! Since the news that a Twilight Saga Guide will be released, all I can think about is the date as to when I can put my hands on it.LOL. Call me 'mababaw' but I always get kilig whenever I try to watch Twilight and New Moon again. I was kinda disappointed with how Eclipse came out in the movie,I expected more since it was already the third installment :( But I am very much hoping that Breaking Dawn would not break my heart and just exceed my expectations. For now, I will be sharing to my fellow Twilight fans, an e-book in .prc format of the Twilight Saga Guide, which you will be able to read using mobipocket reader.I have posted the link of the mobipocket reader here as well. Enjoy!

LINK: http://www.4shared.com/file/1CrxllzQ/Stephenie_Meyer_-_Twilight_Sag.html


-Team Edward forever, -c. <3

Life's Simple Joys

Lately, I have noticed myself being emo when I am all alone. So, I came up with a list. I've compiled a list of things that usually makes my day and brighten my mood. I am a 'mababaw' person, so beware, you might find most of these corny.

1. Chocolates. I LOVE chocolates. I believe that if there's anything that can make you feel better,eating chocolates would! Need I say more? :))

2. Pillows. I love teddy bears, don't get me wrong. But, I don't know, I'm just more comfortable hugging pillows! I have a lot of them.

3. Text Messages. There was a point in my life when I clung unto my cellphone for dear life.Not literally, I just think of it as my security blanket. But I've outgrown it,almost. :) A text message from a friend or family member would always brighten my day :)

4. Hugs. Who wouldn't, right? I always feel warm inside whenever I hug my friends. I feel loved! Sometimes, I would wonder why some people would stare whenever I greet a friend with a hug, I'm not sure if they know we need 8 hugs per day!

5. A Blank Paper and A Pen. You might find this funny, but whenever I open my notebook,on a page I haven't written something yet, it actually excites me! The idea of having to write something that is yet a mystery thrills me.

6. Books. I have always believed that books can take you to places you haven't been to before. Whenever I want to shut myself off the world, I would read a good book. I remembered what my teacher during college told me , "when you read a book,it feels like you are inside that world, you are part of it", and I agreed with her. I am always amazed by how one of my favorite authors, J.K. Rowling wrote her Harry Potter Series, sometimes I'm on the verge of believing that she,herself, is a student at Hogwarts! She's such a genius.

This is actually my short list,maybe i'll come up with a longer one soon. How about you? What brightens up your day? :)

James Younghusband - The Teenage Dream (HD)

I came across this video,and I just think James Younghusband is soooo adorable! made my day.actually! ^_^

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darkness.it is devouring my every sense.

a shiver down my spine,i could not control

i am blind,this very moment

i am deaf,and mute as well

oh,noir world

Chapter5: Kangkong and Pato : The Untold Story

Soulmate. Isang salitang may malalim na kahulugan sa halos lahat ng kababaihan. Siguro nga, halos lahat sa atin ay pinapangarap na makilala ang taong magamamahal sa atin,at ating mamahalin.

TMAE

Hunyo na.Panahon ng tag-ulan..Mahangin..Madilim ang kalangitan at nagbabadyang pumatak ang mga mumunting butil ng tubig..

Isinara ni Tmae ang bintana, kinuha ang jacket sa kabinet, at isinuot ito. Kahit ano man ang mangyari, kailangan nyang makabili ng Fishbol sa kabilang kalsada. Nagugutom na siya, at natatakot siyang umatake na naman ang kanyang ulcer. Sa kasawiang palad, lahat ng kanyang mga kasama sa bahay a.k.a. mga kaibigan niya ay umalis.

"Manong, limang pisong fishbol nga po", sabi nito.

"Baka kulang sa'yo 'yan Ne, dagdagan mo na", sabi ni Manong.

"Tse!", si Tmae.

Ninamnam ni Tmae ang binili niyang Fishbol habang naglalakad pauwi. Sa wakas, hindi na sasakit ang kanyang tyan,nang....

"Hoooooy! Tumabi ka!!", sigaw ng pedicab driver.

Mabilis ang pangyayari. Sa takot, eh hindi nakagalaw si Tmae. Mababangga na sana siya ng pedicab..malapit na talaga..mga 2 inches nalang...may humarang sa harapan nito!

Isang anghel...na nalaglag sa lupa.

Napakaputi..Napaka..

"Ruel?!!", sambit ni babae.

Tinignan lang siya nito sa mga mata. Titig na nakakatunaw. Titig na may ibig sabihin. (2 words? english? joke!hehe ) At bigla itong NAWALA. Dun na nakita ni Tmae ang butas na gulong ng pedicab.

"Ano..Bakit..Paano..si Ruel", naisip ni Tmae. Nasa kwarto siya sa kasalukuyan at binalikan ang mga pangyayari sa kalsada. Si Ruel ang nakita nya. Siguradong sigurado siya na si Ruel 'yun, dahil hindi siya nakapikit at gising siya.

"Parang nakita ko na ang pangyayaring 'yun ah. Pero..", naisip ni Tmae.

"Ruel is a Vampire! Humaygad!" naisigaw nito sa sarili.

Hindi siya mapakali sa katotohanang nadiskubre. Sa sobrang kaba at gulo ng isip, hindi na niya naubos ang biniling fishbol.

"Paano kung biglain niya kami?! I-massacre?! Kailangan kong maging handa", paglalakas loob nito.

"TOK! TOK!"

" AAAAH! HWAG POOOOO!"

"♫ Jollibee Delivery!♫ " 

Binatukan ni Tmae ang sarili sa pagiging praning, at binuksan ang pinto.

"June Mel?! Anong ginagawa mo dito? Bakit naka uniporme ka ng jollibee crew?", si Tmae.

"Alejandro Salmonete po ma'am" , at nagpaalam na ito.

"Teka! 'Yung bayad.." , ngunit natigilan si Tmae ng makita ang puting card na kasama ng pagkain.

 "Kalerky! Para ba talaga sa'ken ito?" natanong ni Tmae sa sarili.

"Tao po! Pakibuksan ang pinto!" boses ni Nico.

Dali-daling itinago ni Tmae ang card at pinagbuksan ng pinto ang mga kaibigan.

"Aba! May Jollibee pala sa ganitong lugar?", tanong ni Ryan J. habang kinakain ang ChickenJoy.

"Hoy! para sa'ken 'yan noh. Galing sa admirer ko", sagot ni Tmae habang hinahanap ang mukha ni Ruel.

"WEH?" sagot ng lahat.

Ayun sya! Huling dumating. Nakakapagtaka nga,karaniwang laging ito ang nauunang pumasok ng pinto.

"Hindi ko talaga akalaing sa lahat ng kasamahan namin, si Ruel pa ang magiging traydor", naisip ni Tmae habang pinagmamasdan ang mga kasamahang nag-aagawan sa pagkain na galing sa kanyang "secret admirer".

"Bakit kaya tingin ng tingin sa aking'yang PATO na 'yan? Alam kayan niya na naghihinala ako? O, may pagnanasa lang talaga siya sa sexy kong katawan?" napaisip nanaman si Tmae.

RUEL

"Alam na kaya niya? Imposible. Naging maingat ako", si Ruel.

-TBC.

xoxo, -c.

credits: chizbred.tumbler.com for the quote
            twilight

Chapter4: Monera Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin

It was then that Kirk realized, he's not normal..and he will never be..uurgk!nosebleed. At binatukan  ni Nancy si Kirk.

    'Ambisyosa kang bakla ka.this is a tagalog story.TAGALOG!' 

At binatukan ni Joevic si Nancy.

    'Isa ka pa! Tagalog nga eh!' sambit nito.

Ngingiti-ngiti lang si Nancy, samantalang si Kirk ay parang walang pakialam sa mga nangyayari sa paligid nya. Nakita niya muli 'ito', at 'di niya maipagkakaila sa sarili ang takot na nadarama.

Ilang taon na rin ang lumipas mula ng unang maranasan ito ni Kirk,ang makita ang mga bagay-bagay na hindi nakikita ng normal na mga mata. Nasanay na si Kirk dito, ngunit isang pangyayari ang bumago sa lahat. Mga matang nanlilisik sa galit, namumula, nag-aapoy. Kahit sa panaginip lamang ay hindi mo mapipigilang hindi matakot, sapagka't kapag tuminigin ka sa mga matang iyon, para bang hinihigop niya ang kasiyahan at natitirang buhay na mayroon ka. Pilit kinalimutan ni Kirk ang panaginip na iyon,at nagtagumpay siya....until now.

    'Guys, tara sa pool, mag-unwing tayo, mukhang masaya dun,maraming slides at iba pang water activities', yaya ni AC.

    'May mga dolphins ba? Eh whales?' pagsisisyasat ni Nico.

Sorry Nic, mukhang abala na ang lahat sa paghahanap ng kani-kanilang swimwears at 'di ka narinig.

At makalipas ang ilang minuto, handa na nga ang lahat para maligo, ngunit si Kirk ay mukhang wala pa rin sa sarili. BINATUKAN, TINADYAKAN, SINABUNUTAN na ito nila Joevic at Nancy pero,walang naging epekto sa pagiging tulala nito,kaya napagkasunduan nilang i-wheelchair nalang ito papuntang  pool..at inihagis. (joke!haha)

Hindi inasahan ng lahat na magiging ganun ka saya ang napagkasunduan nilang paliligo ng sabay...sa swimming pool nung araw na iyon. Kaya naman, kahit mukhang kamatis na sa pamumula ang  mga mukha, ay sige pa rin sila ng sige. Gabi ma ng maisipan nilang umuwi.

    'Bili tayo ng Redhorse', sambit ni Kirk.

 Tinignan ito ng lahat.

'May problema ka ba?' pag aalalang tanong ni Shahani.

    'Wala. Naisip ko lang, na mas mainam na magpakasaya tayo habang tayo'y kumpleto pa..este,dahil kumpleto tayo.' sagot nito habang nakatingin sa malayo.

Minsan, sa ating buhay, hindi maiwasang maramdaman nating tayo ay nag-iisa gaano man karami ang mga taong nakapaligid sa atin. 'Yan ang nararamdaman ngayon ni Kirk.

Lasing na ang lahat ngunit si Kirk ay nanatiling gising at nakahanda.

    'Alam mo Kirk, tingin ko adik ka. Tignan mo naman, lasing na kami,pero ikaw, adik ka talaga!' sambit ng nakahigang Cristy Mae.

Napangiti lang si Kirk habang pinagmamasdan  ang kanyang mga kasama na wala na sa kanilang mga katinuan, at napaisip ito..

'Ganito ba ang tunay na mga kaibigan? Magkakasama kami ngunit parang hindi nila nararamdaman na may problema ako.Ganito ba kababaw ang ilan taon naming pagkakaibigan? Nakakalungkot isipin.' Napangiti nanaman si Kirk, ngunit sa pagkakataong ito,walang halong kasiyahan ang ngiting iyon.

Kakahuyan..Siya ay nasa isang madilim na kakahuyan.

     'Pa'no ako napunta dito?' sambit ni Kirk.

Isang malakas na halakhak ang narinig niya bilang sagot. Halakhak na nagpapahiwatig na dapat ng matakot ang nakakarinig nito.

     'Ikaw?? Pero.. Ano ba talaga ang kailangan mo?' sigaw nito.

*halakhak* 'Masyado ka namang nagmamadali. Kumusta ka na kaibigan?' sagot ng anino.

    'Pwede ba? 'wag ka ngang tumawa! at ano ba talaga ang kailangan mo? 'wag ka nang magpaligoy-ligoy pa,' sambit ulit ni Kirk.

     'Sampung taon na naman ang lumipas,Monera. Siguro naman hindi mo na kailangan pang tanungin kung bakit ako nandito,' ngiti ng anino.

    ' Oo nga pala,tuwing ika-sampung taon, pumupunta ka sa ibabaw ng mundo upang kumuha ng anino ng puso ng tao.'

    'Congratulationsss!' pagbati ng anino sa kanya.

    'O,sige,heto at kunin mo na nag puso ko! 'Yung anino pala ng puso ko! Nakakapagod na,alam mo ba yun?' 

    'At bakit mo naman naisip na kukunin ko 'yan,kakambal ko? Oo,hanggang ngayon ideni-deny mo pa rin sa lahat 'yan! Pero parte ako ng pagkatao mo,sa ayaw mo man o gusto. Ang kasamaang di mo mai-aalis.' ang anino.

    'Ikaw lang ang masama, hindi ako! Alam mo namang hindi kita ide-deny kung mabuti ka langang hangarin mo. Natatandaan mo pa ba? noong tayo ay apat na taong gulang pa lang? Lumabas na kabaklaan mo nun, sumasayaw ka pa nga ng 'I will survive', pero pinagtanggol kita da mga nanukso sa'yo!' si Kirk.

    'Sssh! Kahit pala ngayon eh madaldal ka pa rin. FYI, 'Dancing queen' yung sinayaw ko. Hetong sa'yo!' *Oomp* sigaw ng anino.

 Ngunit nakailag si Kirk.

     'Hoy! Tekaha, madaya ka! Eh kung natamaan yung mga kaibigan ko? Teka nga lang' si Kirk.

 At dali-daling kinaladkad ni Kirk ang mga kaibigan nito hanggang sa likod ng isang malaking bato.

    'Aaah! Buhay pa kaya ako pagkatapos kong kaladkarin sina Nancy at AC? Lumalabas na mga veins ko sa leeg,gosh!'

    'Naku,hanggang ngaon pala eh coco martyr ka pa rin? Eh wala naman pakialam sa'yo 'yang mga yan!' balik ng anino.

Napayuko si Kirk. Napatingala. Napatingin sa malayo. And his eyes started to to shimmer..with tears.

    ' I believe minna o yaruminasai kimi wa amai yume darou,' sabad nito.

    'In English?' tanong ng anino.

  'Endeavoring Pain,' si Kirk. (not the real translation,I just made it up.hehe)

    'Duh, anong konek?' ang anino.

    'Talagang hindi mo maiintindihan meaning nyan, bakit, ikaw ba si Kirk Vincent Montinola??' si  Kirk.

    'Bakit, sinabi ko ba??' ang anino.

At 'yun nga, nagsimula na silang magbangayan. The End.





Joooooke! Joker talaga ako ano?tsk. Habang abala ang dalawang baklita sa pagbabangayan, isa-isang nagising ang magbabarkada. Unang tumayo si Ruel. Bilang leader ng grupo, nasa puso at isip niya ang maging listo sa lahat ng oras.

    'Giorgio! Giorgio! Pahiramin nyo ako ng cellphone,at itetext ko si Giorgio!' sambit ng lasing na si Cristy Mae.

    'Sumigaw ka pa 'dyan at gugulpihin na kita!' sabad ni Ruel.

*....chirp! chirp! KATAHIMIKAN chirp! chirp!....

     'Very good,' sabi pa ni Ruel. Narinig niya ang pagbabangayan at sumilip ito.

    'Guys! Gising! Mukhang kailangan tayo ngayon ni Kirk.May kalaban,magsipaghanda kayo.' si Ruel.

    'Kaya na 'yan ni Kirk. Teleserye!' sagot ni Ryan J.

    'Nakalimutan nyo na ba nung mga panahon na wala tayong maiinom? At si Kirk ang nag-igib para sa atin ng tatlong dram ng tubig? Nung mga panahong bored tayo,diba si Kirk ang nag skit mag isa para lang mapatawa tayo?' si AC.

    'In short, inalila natin si Kirk.' sambit ni Shahani habang umaagos ang kanyang mga luha.

    ' Ngayon tayo dapat magkaisa,' si Nico.

    'Ipakita natin sa kanya na hindi lang alila ang role niya dito.' si Michael.

    'Na tayo ay mga tunay na kaibigan na laging nandyan umulan man o umaraw,' si Ruel

    'Tamaaaa!' si Joevic.

Nag-usap ng masinsinan ang grupo. *pssh..psshh..pshh*

     'Tama na!' galit na sabi ni Kirk.

    'Ano,pagod ka na?Hahaha.' ang anino.

    'Naubusan na ako ng sasabihin,' si Kirk.

    

♫ Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrows..♫ Lumabas si Michael mula sa malaking bato.

♫ But, if we are wise, we know that there's always tomorrow...♫  si Nico.

   

♫Lean on me, when you're not strong. And i'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on. For it won't be long, 'til I'm gonna need, somebody to lean on..♫  sama-sama sina AC,Nico,Tmae,Ruel,Mykel,Shahani,Nancy<joevic at Ryan J.

    'Binuhay nyo ang katawang lupa ko! At dahil dyan, kukunin ko na ang kailangan ko.' ang anino.

    'Alam mo Anino, si Kirk ay mabait na tao. At dahil kapatid ka nya, alam naming may kabutihan din dyan sa puso mo.' si Shahani.

    'Oo nga, 'wag na nating idaan 'to sa dahas. Pero kung gusto mo, ibang dahas nalang ang gawin natin.' si Michael.

Napayuko si Anino.

    'Tama kayo,mali ako. Pasensya na. Gusto ko lang naman kasi protektahan ang kakambal ko. Ang akala ko eh, pinababayaan nyo sya,' ang wika pa nito. At ipinakita ang tunay na anyo.

    'JOSUE??' sigaw ng lahat.

    'Huh? Jojo ang pangalan ko,pasensya na talaga. Ngayong alam ko na ang tunay an kalagayan ni Kirk, mapapanatag na ako.Paalam!' at nawala ito.

    'Sayang, hindi sya pumayag sa DAHASSS!' maluha-luhang sabi ni Michael.

    'Michael..uhmm..ako,payag,' sabad ni Joevic.

At nagtawanan ang magkakaibigan. Bumalik sila ng hotel na kinakaladkad si Kirk, dahil sa sobrang touched nito sa ginawa ng grupo,eh walang tigil ito sa kaiiyak habang nakahandusay sa lupa.



xoxo, -c.

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Where Do I Go From Here?

I Thought I Got Everything Sorted Out

But No,No. I Had Been Thinking Wrong

I Am In A Mess, Again.. I Guess.

Unsung Hero

"Today marks the beginning,today I will mark the spot. For today, I will be a soldier. "

'Juanita! Come take care of your brother. I have to go buy vegetables for dinner.' Alicia shouted.

That's my mother,she works as a laundress,but today,she is a housewife since it's her day off. I am Juanita by the way, 16 years old, living in this ol Barrio with my brother Boni, my father Jose and my mother whom you have just met, Alicia. I write,as a hobby. Don't get me wrong, I love playing Patintero and skip rope with other children in our Barrio but sometimes, I would prefer sitting under a shade with the recycled papers I have collected and the 'Mongol' pencil that my Lola gave me as a Christmas present, and write stories.

 Lately, the subjects of my stories are 'dark'. I guess it's because of the uniformed men patrolling eery street. It may not be literal, but we all feel like prisoners. I can't stand playing under the watchful eyes of those men. The hairs on my neck will always be prickling whenever they are around. A couple of nights ago, I heard my father and mother talk about a small revolution. Not that i'm afraid or anything, not for myself anyway, but for my family. And it's not helping that people in our society see women as weak. I am speaking for myself and if would be given a chance, I will fight, for my family's honor.

'No, Jose! I won't let you. Look at your situation.What will become of us?' shouted Alicia.

'How many times do I have to explain to you, Alicia, how important this is for us to be free?' Jose replied.

'You're limping!' Alicia replied back.

I awoke to my parents' voices. This has been happening all week. Sadly,  I am not allowed to interrupt, because they said I am still a child and should not intrude with 'adult matters'. I believe they are still talking about the small revolution. Men are being recruited from each households to fight those spooky, uniformed men. Mother is always insisting about the effect of Father's situation. He recently had an accident and is still limping. And when father brings up the subject, Mother will always say..

'No, Jose! End of the conversation' said Alicia.

I wish I was a boy, so that I can go instead. Oh well.



'You have to understand, Alicia. We have to gather as much men as we can. The plan has been carefully thought of. I assure you, after this, we will have freedom. Think of Juanita and Bonifacio.' explained Marcelo, the revolution's brain.

'I do understand that, Celo, but my husband is having problems walking, do you think he will survive a fight?' a teary-eyed Alicia replied.

'I believe I should go then. Wish us luck', said Marcelo and started walking away.

As I was peeking under the crack of my bedroom door, I was able to see my Father,his head on his knuckles.

'What you peeking at?' shouted Boni.

'Ssshh! Quiet,or they might hear you, Boni. Go to sleep!' I replied.

'No. I wanna play soldier!' he insisted.

'Okay then.'

I tied my hair in a high bun and wore my Father's old clothes,so that I'd look the part for our game. I stopped when I heard Bonnie chuckling.

'What?' I asked.

'You look like Father,' he laughed.

And it gave me an idea.



It was all dark and still when I got out of our kubo.For the honor of my family, and Barrio, I decided, today marks the beginning. Today I will  mark the spot, for today, I will be a soldier.

I wiped the last teardrop on  my eye with my sleeves as I turned away from our house.









2
I licked the last drop of my cup of coffee clean. Today is the day we start training for the revolution. A big revolution. I need to have as much energy and alertness I could have.

'Go see who's at the door. It might be a new recruit.' Isko, his father told him.

That's my Father, Francisco, a fisherman and the hands of the revolution we are planning. I am Emil by the way,my real name is Emilio but I find it too formal. I am 17years old and living in this Barrio with my Mother, Lupe and my Father whom you've just met. I hunt as a hobby. Not pretty girls, but wild boars or goats that we can eat for dinner, but sometimes I do the first one as well. Don't blame me, I'm just a guy who knows how to appreciate beauty (wink!). I work as my Father's assistant so I can help provide for our family. Right now, I am still his assistant. I guess I always am.

A boy..a small boy, not fit to join a big revolution stood outside our door.

'Hi! .. I mean, hey, I'm Bonie, the son of Jose and he sent me here to be start the training.' the boy babbled.

'You're too small. And I thought Bonie is like, 6years old?' Emil asked, puzzled.

'Oh boy! This is such a small town, yet people can't even provide correct information.' (Juanita) Bonie repled.

'Okay,since we need as much soldiers as we can recruit. I guess you'll do. But first,eat. You'll need all the energy you can get for training.' emil replied, not completely convinced.

Juanita whooped oh her mind. Plan A,accomplished.




3
I.underestimated.the.word.training.




---> TBC


xoxo -c.

welcome baaaack!

Whoa,Whoa and Whoa! It's the 2nd day of the new year,and I woke up early,decided to drink a cup of hot chocolate and observe the busy street on our veranda when I actually opened the door and a gust of COLD wind greeted me. Great! I thought it was actually snowing outside,it's colder than December (bummer). Anyways, I ditched my morning drama-rama, and just be satisfied by the comfort that our warm kitchen was able to provide. I browsed the web and saw my blog. It has been 3months since my last blog,crappy eh? So..I decided to start the year,by blogging (duh for me),  I guess I've been a busy bee the past few months, having work,getting promoted and all. (bow). Looking back, I kinda felt those months to be surreal. Time flew fast alright. And of course, Christmas and New Year has been great with friends and family around..AND, I decided to let go of that one thing I should have let go years ago (yay for me?). I'm excited to what this year, MY YEAR will bring me. I hope that everyone started their year great and in the arms of their loved ones!  Here's to a NEW me, and to NEW beginnings! CHEERS! :)

ps. yes,i will blog more this year to enhance brain activity.



xx,
-c.

fire's smoke

flames to ashes and smoke
that was all way before
the fire has died down,
after the strongest wind has blown

aghast,afraid,defeated
all of these in a day's thread
nevertheless,it happened,it did
nothing you can do,but accept it with

blue,scarlet,sunset orange
the changing of the fire has been strange
was all of these expected?
i believe not,for i will know if it had

sadly one after the other,
it started to wither,to melt,to vanish
being ready was all i wished,
that was before i realized i would be neither

deJa vu

it's happening again..
the very thing she has been dreading
she doesn't know when did it start
oh,this hateful feeling

can she escape this?
maybe.she will.she is hoping
for if not,she'll be lost in agony
zilch.limbo.stupidity

curse art thou
curse art herself
why does it have to happen now
it is over,she took that vow

fate is playing a game
and she knows she can't hide
should she face this,or melt with the shadows?
one thing certain,she would pick the latter..

..if only she is given a choice.

Paulo Coelho E-Books

Hi guys! Here are some e-books by Paulo Coelho that I found. If you want more,feel free to ask,and i'll try to look for your requests :) These are especially for my kumare,who's a fan :)

Titles:

> The Valkyries (An encounter with Angels)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?j2nx7c9qg6gl24n

> The Fifth Mountain

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?3745telclzjb9lp

> The Winner Stands Alone

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?p060upnc4e07k3q

> Eleven Minutes

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?514n8787rnarv7a

despicable.me.despicable

Today is one of those days when I want to just be alone,eating,reading or window shopping.Since I really wanted to watch 'Despicable Me', I decided to try and go out of my comfort zone.I actually watched the movie,alone @_@ And I realized, I would never regret it. The fact that I enjoyed the movie so much,plus I get to see Agnes' cuteness (a character in the movie). After years of watching movies with a group or with someone,it is my first time again to watch a movie alone. I was hesitant at first because I was afraid that I'd look like a loser,watching a movie all by myself and all that, and I was also afraid that after the movie,I'd feel alone. And so the battle of my fears and the longing to watch a kiddie movie. Agnes' cuteness won ^_^. The 'commercials' began, and to my surprise, there were only the 5 of us watching (probably because it's a weekday). Okay, I am very tempted to give spoilers but I guess you should see for yourself.teehee! Aside from Agnes, i sooo love The Minions,they remind me of the aliens in 'Toy Story', I find their language funny and cute. I guess the plot is kind of predictable,though I really enjoyed most scenes, such as Gru reading to the kids the story of the Sleepy Kittens and the time Agnes showed her annoying 'move'. I find Gru's and Vector's place soo cool. And actually,until the Credits,I find the movie entertaining. I watched it in 3D by the way,and I think my money's worth it. After the movie,as I went out of the cinema,I actually felt fulfilled (watching the movie was actually my birthday wish.lol), I didn't feel alone,instead I felt more grown up,weird eh? I think being alone sometimes,makes you know yourself more and I think sometimes we needed that,in order for us to realize who we really are and what we are capable of,to breath, to be able to get away from our everyday dilemmas,and I am very glad,I did watch a movie this day. ;)

Reading on your phone :)

I've been using this reader for a while now,and it never fails me. The books that I am not able to buy in bookstores because of the expensive price, I always get to read if there is an e-book version in my handy-dandy mobipocket reader! (.prc format) So,let me share this one to you,guys :)

click on this link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dn4p1i7724meb6b

Beastly

A few weeks ago, I saw the trailer of Beastly and just yesterday,I saw that it actually has abook version! yay! :) So,here it is,for my fellow bookworms.It's in .prc format (e-book).Enjoy! :)

click on this link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dn4p1i7724meb6b

Shattered Pieces

He's desperate to hear your voice
He felt sick,he felt bad
No,it was not easy
It was like banging his head on concrete

Would you stay? If he begged?
Would you give him the chance?
And come back with open arms?
Would you?

Or you'd choose the other 'him'?
The one who planted a smile on your lips,
The one whom you said you couldn't live without
Maybe.. But still..

He's breaking inside,actually,torn apart
He felt silly believing that you're made for each other
He said I love you, you answered Goodbye
He never felt more alone in his life,from then on