My first book review in this site.
Bella is just so crazy.
Okay, I just finished reading the first three books of the "Twilight Saga" - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse - by Stephenie Meyer. Yeah, believe it or not. I actually just started reading Twilight because of utter boredom and curiosity why my girl-friends (emphasis meant) during high school couldn’t stop babbling about it. I'd hear the name "Edward" a million times and some shrilly screams once in a while, and even some petty fights over his possession.
Okay, just to go with it briefly, it wasn't bad. Hmm, maybe a 7-8 out of 10.
Well, it is good because, well, apparently I read all of them in succession, in between my sleep-eat-surf the internet cycle this summer. It does have an engaging story. Well, it was full of teasers of love-making but never it. Frustrating? Yeah. Haha. (Just admit it) Well I guess it wasn’t such a bad idea because it makes the reader want to read MORE, hoping something will happen. The imagery was good, with the woods, the beach, the houses all able to imprint in my mind. Nice characters, as you actually have the freedom of what beautiful could mean to you.
Being in the first person perspective of a teenage girl, I guess, gives it some leverage on its audience, but lets male readers shy away from it. But it wouldn’t hurt “the men” to read it, it does give some insight of the behavior of women, not that I expect someone out there to be as crazy as Bella, or maybe it could be a good thing…*evil grin*
It lacks some action, though Eclipse gives a little more. For my tastes, I would love more action. But I guess it wasn’t meant to be that. It is a love story, Romeo-and-Juliet-like, though I have not read that story yet... yeah. But the love story itself is enough for a sucker for love stories (like me, yeah I admit it). But I really think Bella is crazy. And maybe Edward, too. Oh, whatever.
Of the three, I liked Eclipse best (more suspense, more action, more “advances” but quite not there) and New Moon the least (I guess I just found it so dragging, too “emo” especially with the first person perspective).
Anyway, another reason why I read the series is because the movie will be shown(!) this year, though sadly December, but better than nothing. I’m expecting already a lot of rants about not being faithful from the book, but just to be fair, a book is not a movie. It will never be. And don’t expect “Greek gods” and “unhumanly beautiful” people, as we all know, the series is written in first person perspective, so everything is just according to Bella. We really never know the reality. Who knows, something must be wrong with her eyes…and brain.
Well, I can’t wait for the last installment, Breaking Dawn, and the parallel-to-twilight spin-off, Midnight Sun, which is Twilight in Edward’s perspective. Though I might already have an idea of what he’s thinking, it might be more action-packed! (hoping)
29 May 2008
19 October 2007
I'm so happy!!!
wala lang. I'm home, and I was able to view some of my grades in CRS!!
grabeh, this means geol forever!
weee..(well, maybe except for math, but at least I passed!)
^_^
| First Semester 2007 - 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Instructor | Units | Grade |
| Math 17 | EUGENIO, JOANNA | 5.0 | 2.75 |
| Geol 11 | CONCEPCION, APRIL | 3.0 | 1.25 |
| Geol 11.1 | 1.0 | 1.00 | |
grabeh, this means geol forever!
weee..(well, maybe except for math, but at least I passed!)
^_^
27 September 2007
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20 August 2007
Tired
It's the end of the six day vacation. And I'm tired. And all this time I've been wishing, no class tomorrow, please, and thank God.
Last night, there was a good discussion on a lot of things. The Roman Catholic Church, pornography, etc, etc. When you say something is bad, first of all, what is bad? What is good? What is the right way? But you know, what I know, and what I think was the outcome of our discussion last night, is that there is always uncertainty in life, and there is no one right way. Why? Because everything we know, all the institutions, teachings, etc., have been products of man. And there's no denying that man is prone to make mistakes, or, rather, to speak of something that might be the a truth, but not the entirety of it. So it always falls back to your own faith, what you believe in. After all, in this life, we would always go back to what we hold on to, as everything outside our corporeal body, is shrouded with uncertainties.
I've been thinking of becoming a teacher. A photographer. Geologist. Student. Drop-out. Drug addict. A CR hopper.
So many things in this world, that is uncertain, that one even commented, we should all just jump over a cliff.
I still have to make a proposal of my shrt story for Creative Writing 10, which should focus on shifting points of view. Dang, I don't even know where to start. Our teacher said it should be like the short story "Death on the Nile" by Connie Willis
But of all these things, one thing came to my mind. A question I would like to ask.
Is Love a universal truth?
Right now, I think it is.
Last night, there was a good discussion on a lot of things. The Roman Catholic Church, pornography, etc, etc. When you say something is bad, first of all, what is bad? What is good? What is the right way? But you know, what I know, and what I think was the outcome of our discussion last night, is that there is always uncertainty in life, and there is no one right way. Why? Because everything we know, all the institutions, teachings, etc., have been products of man. And there's no denying that man is prone to make mistakes, or, rather, to speak of something that might be the a truth, but not the entirety of it. So it always falls back to your own faith, what you believe in. After all, in this life, we would always go back to what we hold on to, as everything outside our corporeal body, is shrouded with uncertainties.
I've been thinking of becoming a teacher. A photographer. Geologist. Student. Drop-out. Drug addict. A CR hopper.
So many things in this world, that is uncertain, that one even commented, we should all just jump over a cliff.
I still have to make a proposal of my shrt story for Creative Writing 10, which should focus on shifting points of view. Dang, I don't even know where to start. Our teacher said it should be like the short story "Death on the Nile" by Connie Willis
But of all these things, one thing came to my mind. A question I would like to ask.
Is Love a universal truth?
Right now, I think it is.
06 June 2007
Fare well Pisay, Fare well Iloilo
Tomorrow, I would be leaving for my longest time away from the place I've called home.
16 years, 10 months, and 11 days of my life have been spent mostly here. Living a modest life in our modest home, I have learned a lot from the people around me. Our neighbor (up till now) taught me how to ride a bicycle, most of the trisikad drivers don't ask me anymore where I will go down, and the water refilling station delivery service passes by our house regularly. This is the place we all call "Love," literally. Popularly known as Pag-ibig.
I entered kindergarten in a school run by the Jaro Diocese. I attended a nearby-Sunday school run by Doane Baptist Church at the same time. With all that, I have learned how it is to be a Christian. But more importantly, I have learned to recognize God in my own way by what I have learned through the daily Catechism, my experience as a chorister of our Sunday school, and what my parents and grandparents (father's side: Protestants and pastors, mother's side: devout Catholics) taught me - despite religious conflicts, I have learned to know God and have a personal relationship with Him. I don't mind whatever religion it is.
Then I entered elementary, where, up to now, I remember the basic foundation of the things I have learned - Arithmetic, sciences, language, and many more. This is when I had my most exposure to academics and extra-curricular activities, giving me my own kind of self-confidence whenever I encounter similar situations. I also gained friends that up to now, recognize me when we meet. My first communion, first fights, first achievements, first love, 24/7. And, of course, my best friend, though distance and communication hinder me from reaching him, he will always be part of me, as he has opened me to the world beyond the barrier I had made.
High school tested me on what I had formed of myself in the years before. So many demands, trials, tests - the list goes on. Yet so many things I have learned from the people around me - my friends. Here I have learned my own niche, my own style, my own preferences. Here I have learned the universality of things. I have learned to love not selfishly, but selflessly. To lead not by orders, but by example. To follow not by result, but by process. To speak not by the mind, but by the heart. This wass the time that people have become influential to my life. Upon entering, there was someone who made me feel comfortable by who I am despite my "difference" to many. There was someone who formed and tested my capability of being a leader. There was someone who taught me to learn through my mistakes and of others. There was some one who served as an example on how to inspire others by who you are and what you can do without really making an effort. There was someone who kept me grounded, and, despite all our misunderstandings, our friendship and rather "strange" relationship. Those were the years when I learned to love and express it, whatever other people have to say about it.
All these. I learned. Now, I will go to a place unknown to me. The test of what I have learned and who I can become in the future.
Good bye and fare well.
^_^
16 years, 10 months, and 11 days of my life have been spent mostly here. Living a modest life in our modest home, I have learned a lot from the people around me. Our neighbor (up till now) taught me how to ride a bicycle, most of the trisikad drivers don't ask me anymore where I will go down, and the water refilling station delivery service passes by our house regularly. This is the place we all call "Love," literally. Popularly known as Pag-ibig.
I entered kindergarten in a school run by the Jaro Diocese. I attended a nearby-Sunday school run by Doane Baptist Church at the same time. With all that, I have learned how it is to be a Christian. But more importantly, I have learned to recognize God in my own way by what I have learned through the daily Catechism, my experience as a chorister of our Sunday school, and what my parents and grandparents (father's side: Protestants and pastors, mother's side: devout Catholics) taught me - despite religious conflicts, I have learned to know God and have a personal relationship with Him. I don't mind whatever religion it is.
Then I entered elementary, where, up to now, I remember the basic foundation of the things I have learned - Arithmetic, sciences, language, and many more. This is when I had my most exposure to academics and extra-curricular activities, giving me my own kind of self-confidence whenever I encounter similar situations. I also gained friends that up to now, recognize me when we meet. My first communion, first fights, first achievements, first love, 24/7. And, of course, my best friend, though distance and communication hinder me from reaching him, he will always be part of me, as he has opened me to the world beyond the barrier I had made.
High school tested me on what I had formed of myself in the years before. So many demands, trials, tests - the list goes on. Yet so many things I have learned from the people around me - my friends. Here I have learned my own niche, my own style, my own preferences. Here I have learned the universality of things. I have learned to love not selfishly, but selflessly. To lead not by orders, but by example. To follow not by result, but by process. To speak not by the mind, but by the heart. This wass the time that people have become influential to my life. Upon entering, there was someone who made me feel comfortable by who I am despite my "difference" to many. There was someone who formed and tested my capability of being a leader. There was someone who taught me to learn through my mistakes and of others. There was some one who served as an example on how to inspire others by who you are and what you can do without really making an effort. There was someone who kept me grounded, and, despite all our misunderstandings, our friendship and rather "strange" relationship. Those were the years when I learned to love and express it, whatever other people have to say about it.
All these. I learned. Now, I will go to a place unknown to me. The test of what I have learned and who I can become in the future.
Good bye and fare well.
^_^
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