BLOGGING THRU MOBILE

Just testing the mobile phone. I just would want to find out if I can write a blog the mobile. It seems I can and I'm doing it now. So I can blog anytime & anywhere...SOON...Because I just borrowed this from my brother &  I will return it  to him now. 

CATCHING UP WITH MY BFFs

After a series of reschedules and communication thru Facebook and texts, finally, I was able to see my two highschool BFFs a while ago. Our meeting point was @ Starbucks, 2nd level, TriNoMa. Since Sheila has not eaten her lunch yet, we decided to have a heavy merienda-con-dinner. We decided to go to Italianni's @ the 5th level, TriNoMa, overlooking the garden.

We decided to order large lasagna good for the 3 of us...for the main course. It is really creamy and meaty inside. As my bestfriend, Marianne commented, "masarap siya..."

For the appetizer, we had the artichoke formigianno. I don't know why it's called that way, but it's yummy and we spread it over the buttered toast with sprinkle of grated parmessan cheese.

We forgot to take the picture of the Sicilian Salad. But we were able to take the picture of the leftovers...The lettuce and bread croutons are crunchy to the bite. The fruits like grapes and ripe mangoes and contributes to the sweetness while the chicken honey dijon sauce to the creaminess of the salad.

Some photo op with my BFFs at Italianni's. In between bites we digest our experiences and journey into the world of cosmetics, lovelife and other facets of human experiences...Incidentally, it is also a mini-despedida to Sheila who will be leaving for U.S. at the end of the month.

After a hearty merienda-con-dinner, we continue our stories and catching up @ Seattle's Best in 2nd level TriNoMa over desserts of cheesecake and carrot cake and a sip of mocha java and javakula...

We promised especially Marianne and I, whilst Sheila is in abroad that we will continue our catching up. We have been friends since elementary. Now I realize that we have grown up to be a better person...I also realize that friendship springs from the heart though you are near or far.

MY DATE WITH EDWARD AND JACOB

New Moon opened last November 20. I was fortunate to see it yesterday, December 5. I was able to read the book also. But what do we expect, the movie version is always different from the book. They only include the important points in the movie such as:

Edward leaving Bella in the woods

Jacob started to avoid Bella after the movie
Jacob's transformation to werewolf
Bella saving Edward from being executed by the Volturri
Bella decided to call a meeting with the entire Cullen family to discuss her future

I am definitely a team Edward. Of course for me, it should be Bella and Edward forever. Since Bella's love for Edward transcends the boundaries. She even wants to be a vampire to be with Edward forever. In the final scenes, she even offered herself to be a meal in exchange for Edward's life. She was only saved when Aro saw in a vision of Alice that Bella will become one of them someday...which is favorable to Bella.

The Volturri is also interested in Bella becoming a vampire. What with her special ability that the vampires could not read her thoughts, it is very interesting for the Volturri. In the latter part, her special ability will be one of her skills when she becomes a vampire.

Jacob Black is also a revelation. From a lanky teenager in Twilight, he became a bulky, beefed-up hunk. According to Bella, he is having some growth spurts, which is explained when the time comes for him to transform into a werewolf. For me, it's healthy for Bella to have Jacob, but only as a friend.

Because in the beginning, it was truly Edward and Bella. It's like their lives are parallel to Romeo and Juliet were one cannot live without the other.

New Moon is still showing at your local theaters. In the Philippines, the movie will only last for a month, no extensions...

ALL SOUL'S DAY

It's been 6 years since my father passed away. Before we used to go to the cemetery every Saturday after he died. But as time flies by, every Saturday becomes once a month. Then, once a month becomes special occassion like All Soul's Day.

Before, we used to visit him on Halloween's Eve of October 31 till November 1 in the afternoon. But because of the throngs of people going to the cemetery, we decided to go today, November 2. Today is really a feast of the souls or All Soul's Day and it is but a fitting tribute to visit our deceased loved-ones. In my case, I was able to visit my dad, lola and lolo.

Change in schedule was also brought about by the rainy season. Our visit was cut short when it started to drizzle.

Upon going home, we were stuck in traffic. The drizzle became outpour of rain. And it is really nice to observe the ripple flowing at the windshield of our vehicle.

NINOY AND CORY REUNITED IN DEATH

I'm very fond of love stories. Normally, I'm the type of person who loves happy ending. But as I grew up, I realize that love is not about happy endings.

Benigno Aquino Jr. was a budding politician married Corazon Cojuangco. Their union produced 5 children namely Balsy, Pinky, Viel, Noynoy and Kris.

Their lovestory was tragic. Ninoy was captured while fighting for the country's democracy, being separated from her wife and 5 kids.

Their reunion in the U.S. was bittersweet. But according to Kris, that was the happiest days of their lives. When in jail, Ninoy was able compose a song for Cory:

I have fallen in love with the same woman three times

In a day spanning 19 years of tearful joys and joyful tears

I love her first when she was young

Enchanting and vibrant

Eternally new

She was brilliant, fragrant and cool

As the morning dew

I fell in love with her the second time

When first she bore

Her child and my

Always by my side

The source of my strength

Helping to turn the tide

But there were candles to burn

The world was my concern

While our home was her domain

And the people were my

While the children where hers

To maintain

So it was in those 18 years and a day

Till I was detained, forced in prison to stay

Suddenly she's our sole support

Source of comfort our well, spring of hope

On her shoulders fell the burden of life

I fell in love again with the same woman third time

Looming from the battle, her courage will never fade

Amidst the hardships she has remained

Undaunted and unafraid

She is calm and composed

She is God's lovely maid

When Ninoy came home from the U.S. on August 21, 1983, he was ambushed. Cory and her children was devastated. It was the first time I heard Cory expressed her sentiments over the death of her husband and the injustice in the current administration.

Two years after, the colleagues of Ninoy invited Cory to run for public office. All she can think of was she was a house wife and she does not have an experience in politics. But she cannot refuse the request of the Filipino people who saw her as a symbol of hope, peace and democracy.

During her term she survived coup attempts and military instabilization. But she stood by. Prayer became her powerful tool in battling crisis and problems. When she ended her term, she made a graceful exit and decided to retire to private life.

She continued her role as a mother to her children and honed her artistic skills. She became active in charities and religious activities. Until the last few months of her life.

A year ago, she was diagnosed with colon cancer. This month, doctors admitted to her children that she has barely weeks to live. They even told them that she might not make it to commemorate the death anniversary of her husband.

A few weeks ago, it seems that Ninoy is already fetching her lady love. Maybe, he wants to celebrate his death anniversary, this time, with Cory at his side. Truly, they made a promise to love each other even after life...They are a part to whole and they will always be one. It's like a deja vu. As her body was being transferred from La Salle Greenhills to Manila Cathedral, it's like a replay of her late husband's funeral march. Truly this a memory that will be forever etched in our hearts, a lovestory of all time...

photo credits: Arnold Barredo thru http://ninoyaquino.50webs.com