No, this is not about the movie. This is about the novel. I didn’t expect to like it at all, but i looooved it so much! Last year, when I saw her reading it, I was kinda feeling indifferent towards the book. And even more apathetic when it’s movie premiered this year. But recently, a friend lent me her copy and I read it last weekend. I honestly didn’t know it would be better than I expected coz I thought it was just some cheesy teeny novel, a Now-&-Then-friendship-adventure kinda plot (though, the Now & Then 90’s film is also one of my favorites! hehe). I was surprised to see myself not able to put the book down (well, i did, a few times for bathroom/food/TV/text break). And was even more surprised when a few parts in the book’s plot actually made me cry. (Ugh, I hate it when i get overly sensitive.)

I was supposed to watch the movie in DVD with my friends, but I saved it after I’ve read the book. It’s always better that way. Paperback first, before the actual film. You get a lot critical that way and you get to say things like, Hey! That doesn’t how it goes in the book! Heh, mind you, I do that a lot. It irritates some of my friends. haha.

Examples of movies-based-on-novels:

• A Walk to Remember - so inaccurate.
• The Notebook - slightly inaccurate
• The Bridget Jones Diary - almost accurate

Pardon me.. the bookish side of me is babbling profusely hence this spontaneous book (and, uh, movie) review.

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Last night should have been a good night. I was my wearing sneakers and was all set for it. I wanted to walk all the way from our office building to Shaw Blvd-Edsa by myself. You know.. walk in the cold night.. maybe sing a song.. talk to Him.. assess life.. feel sad, happy.. those kinda stuff (hehe. I’m so boring, aren’t I?).

So I set off. Walked. Smiled at (kind-looking) strangers. Drank from my water bottle. And softly sang a song.

I haven’t been walking halfway yet when it started to rain. And considering how it is nowadays, it won’t be long until the rain gets a little hard. Then harder.

True enough, a few seconds later the entire dark sky fell down on me. I had to walk my fastest. (I didn’t wanna run as I’m still recovering from an embarrassing experience of slipping in front of many people). The nearest roofed establishment was not at all near! My shoes and my white t-shirt (yes, it was white) are semi-drenched. And it happened that night, of all nights, when I decided not to bring a sweater!

Waaaah.

So, I went home wet and shivering. So much for a nice night for walking.

Oh well. My disappointment was compensated for immediately after as I sat comfortably and ate in front of the TV at home while talking with someone on the phone. Then later read myself to sleep with a good book.

There’s always a next time. :)

Ever tried juggling two jobs at one time? I have. And I tell you, it ain’t an easy thing to do, though, initially, the idea sounded a lot more exciting that it actually is.

I have submitted my resignation at my first job — and now, I’m starting a new one, facing another transition and taking on new sets of challenges, I am not yet officially resigned there, so I am trying to attend to both jobs everyday as I’m required to. Imagine the stress I’m in.

Irony #1: Last year, I had a potential job at a Call Center here in Ortigas. But after I mysteriously disappeared and repeatedly refused to pursue a career in that industry, I swore not to work in Ortigas again, but to concentrate on looking for jobs in Makati City instead. Why? Well, for one, Makati is more accessible, in my opinion, and since I’ve stayed there for a period of time, I know Makati a lot better than I know any other city in Metro Manila. So when I search for jobs in Jobstreet, JobsDB or even in the Manila Bulletin paper, I only apply for jobs located in Makati. Other than that, I consider all other job posting as a waste of good ‘net or newspaper space.

But look where I am now. I’m right where I started! It’s like I’m destined to work in this place from the beginning. I avoided it too much that I steered the wheel right back at it. I was only trying to push the Makati dream too hard and I just forced the issue with much exaggeration. But I now realize, it isn’t bad naman. Ortigas is even nearer from where I’m currently staying. Commuting was even made easier. Heehee.

Irony #2: Since the year I’ve first known Riz, we’ve been ranting about how we needed more time to talk and bond. And if you could just read our exchange of e-mails since 2003 (but which you could never do), you’ll learn about our foolishness and the things we have in common which we have lost count na, and how we feel we’re deprived of ways to share our thoughts other than the usual lengthy e-mails we send each other.

But now, to my big surprise, I see her everyday! And I’m seated right beside her pa! How cool is that? :)

Strangely though, we don’t seem to talk that much as we’re both soaked in the tasks we need to do individually. Surfing and chatting included. :)

So here I am, all tired from the 2 jobs I try to juggle. We’re talking about dark bags under the eyes, and a terribly aching back. I only sleep for 4.5hrs/day, max. I’m suffering the consequences of what I chose to do. And it won’t end soon, not for another 2 weeks. But I’ve also acknowledged every good thing that will come out of it. :)

I am definitely gonna miss my soon-to-be former work, workplace, and colleagues. For a first job, it wasn’t so bad. I was blessed far more than I expected. And even if I won’t be working there anymore, I will be holding on to the most prominent remnant of my first job, I’m holding on to something very special — literally.