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More random thoughts

Friday, March 18, 2005

Norah Jones. Feels Like Home

It has been a week after I saw Norah Jones live here in Manila. Up to now, I am still wading in delight to have experienced such a calming and sultry sensation merely listening to her voice. Effortless. Completely effortless. She sounded as if singing were talking. Her aura showed a grounded temperament towards the audience. She was not a diva. If ever she was, it was her voice that made her one and not the attitude.


Night outs. To waste away or to rest?

After the soothing concert, our group took a moment to catch up with non-work discussions. There was a talk of where we would stay when we get to Boracay. Questions on what to do there were thrown in the air. I felt elated knowing that I was a part of this fun gang headed South to a weeks of relaxation and laid back living.

Obviously being a Saturday evening, we got tones of SMS from different people asking us to join their night outs. Funny but we all decided to call it a night, as we have been awake for 48 hours. Whilst haling for a taxicab (as none of us owned a car, nor could drive), Meng was enticed to join the rest of our colleagues who were at Metrowalk for a drink. Thina and I decided to be the killjoy of the group, thus we went home. It was a blessing that we did head home. Imagine, the finished at 5am?!?!?! Back in the days, I would have been comfortable with that. But now, I would rather catch up on my beauty sleep and wake up blissfully to a brand new day.

Random Jottings

Thursday, March 10, 2005

Random Jottings

It is the second week of March and this marks my first entry for the month. I have been to preoccupied with tonnes of work activities. What a life.

Anyway, here are a couple of random jottings that I have done for the past two weeks.



Tough Love


It has always been known that there is a thin line between genius and insanity, fear and respect. The same goes for Love and Hate.

Love on its own has a meaning that is too broad to be understood. Each and every individual has their personalised definition of the term, that when compared to that of the dictionary can be tangent from its most basic meaning.

Often Love has also been associated with Romance. Both words are quite synoymous, but has distinct characteristcs pre se. In my honest opinion, romance is reflective of love in its basic essence. It is a expression of what love can be for a person.


Movies


I saw the following flicks and have altogether different reviews about them.

1. The Phantom of the Opera - A Broadway reproduction of the same title. The essence of the whole musicale was intact. Character protrayal was very close to that of the original London cast. (I still prefer the voice of Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford). Overall, it was a good movie.

2. Constantine - A very unique movie. I have never read the comic book Hellblazer thus, I've nothing to compare it with. The story was good. Not too predictable, nor too perplex. There was a good balance of theological and philosophical discussions.

3. The Aviator - It was a nice depiction on the life of Howard Hughes. Quite frankly, the movie was dragging. However, I can truly say the Cate Blanchett boosted the movie's almost flatline existence. The powerhouse cast didn't do much of a lift. Truly, Million Dollar Baby would win over this film.


Toxic

I'm not referring to the song Britney Spears. This past few weeks has been quite stressful. I have been forcing myself to go to work.

Not to be mistunderstood, I like my job. I like the company and co-workers around me. The pay... well it could be better, but I'm still making good money so that's okay.

So, I've decided to reward myself this time. I am flying to Boracay on April 21 and will be spending a week of relaxation and detoxification.

I've been looking forward to going on a vacation. I know that I will be spending a lot for this, but I figured that I am working hard. I should reward myself for such.

I am shivering with excitement!!!

EEEEeeeEEEeeeEEEeeeEEEeee!!!

Shopping


Here is a list of my things to buy, but I can't afford yet as my budget won't permit me.

1. Digital camera (Kodak LS755, Olympus Mju 500, Nikon 5900 or Nikon 7900)

2. A new mobile phone. Make would depend on what is affordable and user-friendly.

3. New trainers (preferrably New Balance or Adidas)

4. Lacoste PLay. Its a very nice scent.

5. Kérastase Aqua Oleum kit.

  
   





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