Thursday, January 15, 2009

28 Reasons Why Twilight The Movie MAY BE Better Than The Book

I love to read books. When I was younger, I can read up to 5 hardy boys book in a day. My mother would often tell me not to let my eyes tire, but she can't blame I love to read books. I'm on my fourth part of the Left Behind Series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. But I put it on hold to read the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer, I'm done with the Twilight, and the New Moon and is currently on Chapter 4 of Eclipse. I've watched the Twilight movie as well and is waiting for the New Moon movie version, well I guess I became a fan after all.

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The New York Entertainment list of 28 Reasons the movie is MAY BE better than the book. It's for you to judge...

1. First of all, the demands of compressing a 500-page book into a two-hour movie mean that most of the boring scenes of Edward brooding about stuff have been cut. In fact, for the entire middle third of the movie, Edward seems happy most of the time, which Robert Pattinson frankly plays a lot better than he does the dark, serious looks.

2. The movie adds an amazing sequence in which Edward takes Bella to the top of an enormous tree for a view of the mountains and river below. It actually totally rules.

3. In the movie, vampires make an unnecessary but awesome whooshing sound when they jump around.

4. Bella’s new friends in Forks have been given the Catherine Hardwicke treatment: They’re cooler, funnier, more multicultural, and way more interesting than they are in the book, where they’re mostly there to serve as distractions that Bella ignores on her way to Edward. For instance, Eric — described in the book as “a gangly boy with skin problems” who’s “the overly-helpful chess-club type” — turns into a hip, attractive Gaysian. And when everyone goes to the beach, they don’t just take boring walks to the tide pools; they go surfing!

5. Who knew Charlie’s mustache was so awesome?

6. At the movie, you get to hear teenage girls shrieking, “I love you, Edward!!!” before the opening credits even begin.

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7. We predict at least one actual Team Edward vs. Team Jacob riot in a movie theater somewhere in America; the rivalry gets much more visceral with audience members cheering the arrival of their heroes.

8. While the baseball scene can’t completely avoid seeming like the campy miscalculation it is, we love that the vampires wear old-timey baseball uniforms.

9. There are jokes! Like, people tell jokes! Instead of just glumly or romantically talking about things! Bella and Edward even tell jokes to each other!

10. We guess because the movie was made by non-Mormons, there’s a joke about Speedo-stuffing! And two jokes about boobs.

11. For no apparent reason, the alluring young waitress who can’t stop flirting with Edward in Port Angeles has been transformed into a weird hipster chick with a hilarious bouffant.

12. When Edward explains to Bella that he can read thoughts, he points around the restaurant and tells her what everyone’s thinking about: “Money … sex … sex … money … cat.”

13. In a touching ode to primitive research technology, Bella actually reads a little bit about vampires in a book! Before going straight to Google.

14. Unlike in Twilight the book, in which Edward’s afraid to even describe a hunt, we actually get to see Edward chase down a deer in the movie.

15. When Bella visits Edward’s family, they charmingly attempt to cook her a meal. “We finally get to use the kitchen!” Dr. Cullen says.

16. The wall of the Cullens’ house features a cute mural made up of dozens of the vampires’ high-school graduation caps.

17. Due to Edward’s chastity, at every point in the movie where you’re expecting a sex scene, the filmmakers are forced to show long sequences of Edward and Bella lying down and staring soulfully at each other. They’re even shot just like sex scenes! It’s impossible to explain just how funny this is onscreen.

18. It really drives home the book’s overarching message of the dangers of female sexuality when we actually see flushed temptress Bella, late at night in her bedroom, forcing herself upon Edward and the poor innocent vampire flinging himself against a wall to keep himself in check.

19. When Bella’s mom hears that her daughter has a boyfriend, she demands, “Are you being safe?” We foresee a whole new tie-in line of armor-plated Twilight condoms!

20. At no point in the movie does this scene occur. (Referencing the “YOU MADE ME FAINT!” scene). (see thumbnail below)  this I didn't get

21. Also, this scene was cut, thank God. (Referencing the “You’re intoxicated by my very presence” crazy). (see thumbnail below) this I didn't get

22.In general, we’re just so relieved that the movie did away with most of the 1,000 scenes in which basically this exact thing happens:
Bella: Don’t go!
Edward: I should go, but I can’t.
Bella: I am happy!
Edward: You’re an idiot for being happy.
Bella: You are still totally gorgeous OMG OMG.

23. The other vampires - Laurent, Victoria, and James - don’t just appear out of nowhere on page 375 because Stephenie Meyer belatedly realized something needed to happen. They make appearances throughout the movie, hunting and killing humans, which gives the movie not only little bursts of much-needed action but at least a game attempt at some suspense.

24. There’s an actual fight scene between Edward and James, instead of Bella just passing out and getting told about it later. Mostly it’s just them throwing each other through windows and crap, but in a story that’s totally starved for action it’s nice that they tried.

25. The movie answers in seconds a burning question the book never bothered to address: Do vampires in Twilight have reflections? Spoiler: Yes, they do! (This question was only answered on the second book)

26. Uh, Alice jumps onto James and TOTALLY BREAKS HIS NECK!

27. Movie prom is set in a gorgeous, opulent building with a twinkling gazebo for Edward and Bella’s final dance! Book prom takes place in the gym.

28. “And so the lion fell in love with the lamb,” Bella says. In the book, you just roll your eyes. In the movie theater, everyone cheers wildly.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

A day to remember at Shotgun Trail

Yesterday was run at the UP Oval again.

For today......

It was 3PM when my esposo and I left the house to go to Timberland. As he promised we would run on trail so that I would be conditioned for the event on Sunday. It was a good thing that there was no traffic so we reach the place in less than an hour. We took the route from Commonwealth, Batasan, Montalband. It was a fine day for a run.

We parked beside Aling Tina's store but it was not open. My esposo said that it usually opens during weekday where there a lot of bikers and runner going to Timberland. We run on the road which is approximately 1.8K. I thought that we would be running in Timberland Heights only to know that we would be running what most of the bikers call the "Shotgun Trail". I was literally panting and crying for help and I thought that I would die ( ;) drama). My knees were so weak to go further but I had to push trough. It's my training, remember.

shotgun-trailThis photo was courtesy of ratbugasmati69 of motorcyclephilippines.com, I forgot to bring my camera and my cellphone's image quality is not that good.



I was walking/running/walking/walking/walking/running/walking/walking/walking and walking. I had to gasp for air because the weather there was cold and windy. The dust from the mountain would blew so I had to bow my head so that my cap would cover my eyes. I think the slopes there were about 60 or 70 degrees, just imagine how hard it was.

And my favorite part of the run was going downhill. But of course I had to be very careful cause I might slip and injure myself.  My feet had to act as a brake for I  might roll down (hahahaha). Because of that I had blisters on both of my feet.

I felt good after the 12K run and I think that I'm ready for the TNF Challenge. We finish the run in 1hour 30+ minutes. For tomorrow, we will be running in The Fort, I'm planning on running 10K. This week is really a run-full week. Yehey!

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My esposo just had a bike ride there last Saturday together with his group and he also had a hard time pedalling while going up the mountain, here are some of their picture from their ride.

33atshotgunBiker having a hard time climbing


21atshotgunMy very energetic esposo and on always on the go



30atshotgunView from the top



Maybe you should try it sometime. :)


Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Takbong May Yabang

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I got this from the ever reliable Takbo.ph, for sure I will be joining, registration fee is at P250.00 which is inclusive of one Yabang Pinoy band.  The first 200 pre-registered runners will also receive one Takbong May Yabang Cap.  Deadline of registration is on February 1, 2009 at UP Diliman Quezon Hall. Events would be 4.4K and 8.8K.

Takbong May Yabang
For inquiries, you may email  uptakbongmayyabang@gmail.com or contact Faith at 09063013557

Monday, January 12, 2009

A Week-long Practice Run

This entire week would be (I hope) a week-packed of practice run in preparation for the "Thrill of the Trail" this coming Sunday. I have to ready myself physically, I don't want to finish that race injured. I have to enjoy the race since it my first trail run. I just hope that everything will went well.

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Monday - January 12, 2009

Did a 4.8K (3 x 1.8K) practice run on the Up Oval, did the first run around it in less than 15mins. But on my second round, the right part of my back hurt so I had to stretch my arms while running. And on the third, I was panting, maybe because I over pampered myself, I ate what I wanted, I slept late and woke up too early. So instead of my goal of doing 5run around the Oval, I just did 3, and half walking, waaahhh!!! I have to do better tomorrow. My esposo said we would be running in Timberland, I just hope it would push trough, it's for my own sake. :)

My kid's 5th Birthday Bash

Last Saturday was my kid's birthday, it's their 5th one. My esposo and I have been blessed with two beautiful kids, namely Rebeccah and Rachelle (yes they are twins). I have to get up early that day to prepare for the party. Since it would be starting 3:00PM, I thought I had enough time. I cleaned up the garage (where the party would be held), borrowed chairs and table, took care of the pabitin, and of course cooked food.

I was not expecting too many visitors, I invited my kid's classmates, some of the mother from school whom I personally know, some of my friends, my esposo's relatives and friends. I was kinda mad with my esposo for he had to bike with his friends to Timberland that day. The visitors even came first before my esposo did and I was not yet even finish with the cooking.

But I'm glad that everything went well, many guest came and my kids were happy that their friends were able to come, and yes they received lots of gift. I was thankful that once again we have celebrated my kids birthday, they are gift to us from God.

img_1555The Celebrant


img_1587Pabitin


img_1590Sis. Naida, Sis. May, Sis. Carol, Dennis and Let


img_1601Jason, Gab and Ana


img_1600Razel and Queenie


img_1570Naomi, Christian, Ayesha an Bec


img_1573Sean, Jemimah, Naomi, Christian, Ayesha and Bec (nasan si Echel)


img_1596Auntie Reggie and Gab

Friday, January 2, 2009

Trail Run on Mt. Sto. Tomas (Benguet)

Yes to trail


Off to my trail!


Woke up early this morning to climb up Mt. Sto. Tomas in Tuba, Benguet which wikipedia describes it's topography is "generally characterized by irregular rugged terrain and steep slopes. It is a plateau with several mountain peaks rising from the table land itself. Mount Santo Tomas, the highest peak in the area soars to 2,252 meters above sea level." It was a gruesome ordeal for me for the temperature was so cold and the air is so crisp that it was so hard to breath.


Overlooking Baguio City


Overlooking Baguio City


Mountain Kiss


God is awesome!


KM 257


Mt. Sto. Tomas


Pat and RG on the go


It was a run/walk trail for me, the road was rugged and steep. Considering that this is my first trail run it was so hard for me. I did this as a part of my training for the upcoming event this January 18 on Nasugbu, Batangas. I'm having jitters eversince my esposo registered me for the 10K event in The North Face "Thrill of the Trail". I'm not quite sure if I'm ready for that event that's why I'm doing everything I can in my power to ready myself. I'm setting my goal of less than 1hour 30minutes for me to finish the race.


Esposo


My energetic esposo (he was able to climb the 4K rugged and steep slope in 34mins.)


Resting at the peak of Mt. Sto. Tomas


just in front of the radar


My esposo, being a native from Baguio City educated me that the road we travelled earlier was called "fire road" which means "a gap in vegetation or other combustible material that acts as a barrier to slow or stop the progress of a wildfire. I was careful enough while running because you'll never know when you'll trip on a rock and stumble. I have to stay injury-free for my future runs. During the course of the run, my face and my hands felt numb because of the chilling wind. I have to stop once in a while to gasp for some air. My head even hurt because of the cold temperature.


Downhill


Downhill


Enjoying the trail


Sarap pag downhill na hehehe


Overall the run was priceless for me, it's my first trail run in Baguio City. I was with my esposo, sister and brother in law. And it is rewarding for me to know that I have accomplished this, being able to run/walk to the highest peak in Benguet. I've given myself a pat in the back and it certainly boost my running attitude.


Top of the world


Top rock


Sporty Couple



Here I come


Yehey!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

New Year, New Running Attitude

I don't usually set a New Year's Resolution for the simple reason that I tend to break it or not do it all. But the coming year of 2009 would be different, I have list some of these resolution to improve my running condition:


1. Be more serious when it comes to running


My first 5K was the Mizuno Infinity Run 2, and I finished it in 32mins, and my last for the year was the Milo Marathon and my time was 40mins. I'm not proud of it, instead of improving my time, I'm running slow! It's not an accomplishment for me at all, shame on me!


2. Train by myself


TrainingThis I have to accomplish, me and my esposo do our routine run around UP oval. It's my fault that I don't train at least thrice a week because I run, when my esposo run. But with his hectic schedule at work and at his biking, it's really seldom for him to run. This year, I promise to myself that I would train even without him. UP is just two rides away from our home.


3. Eat well and don't forget meds


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salad-fruits


I have to be cautious of what I eat, more veggies and less pork. I really love to cook, when I get hungry I cook what I can find in the fridge. So this year I will stock my fridge with salad, yogurt, and fruits. This I've been forgetting, my daily medication for hyperthyroidism. There are days when I forget to take them and I will only remember it when my heart starts palpitating. Guilty as charged, but this I would be more watchful.


This would be "My List" for now, but for sure I would be adding up some more. I just hope that I could do it.



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