Rainy afternoon everyone! I've been at home for the last two days just enjoying the short break before coming back to the busy world of school. Yes, I'd be more busy next semester because I'd finally enroll the dreaded Thesis. Anyway, I wouldn't think about it for now because I'll have all the time next month to think about how my group would survive it. :)

Even before the semestral break started, I was already thinking about what to do on this little vacation from school. I said to myself, 'finally I can rest and sleep early!' Well, that's not the case because I still sleep late (due to more hours to spend on the computer/internet. hehe). I'm not being productive and I don't like it. So let me list down the things I must do before the second semester starts.

1. TV Series Marathon


While watching these tv shows would still let me spend time in the computer, at least I get to catch up on previous episodes. I just finished Season 3 of The Vampire Diaries last night. It's good! I'm looking forward to watch Season 4. Boyfriend and I have already watched the pilot episode of The Walking Dead Season 3. So far, such a good start! I understand Gossip Girl will have its final season this fall. It made me sad actually. I've watched it from the very beginning and now it's gonna end. Hopefully Blair would end up with Chuck <3

2. Make New Friendship Bracelets

I posted some of the friendship bracelets I made last summer. I did enjoy making those especially for my friends. I already have the list of patterns I'd like to make. I just have to buy more threads and buttons for the bracelets. I'm thinking of being more creative and adding some beads or chains. I'll post pictures of the bracelets when I finish! :) Also I found the kumihimo disk my friends and I bought way back in high school. I'm also excited to use it to make a different kind of bracelet. Here's a photo of the recent ones I made:


3. Read More Books!

I have like, a bunch of books on my shelf left unread. Also in my online shelf (goodreads), I've added hundreds of book on my to-read pile. I'm currently reading an ebook version of J. K. Rowling's new book - The Casual Vacancy. I find it good but very hard to read if you're not really into it. I want to finish it before I start with another. If you're not aware, I am such a bookworm. I will always love books and reading. It's kinda sad though because I hardly post any more reviews on my book blog. I hate not having enough time to do the things that I love like writing book reviews. I'm kinda hoping I can update that as well this sembreak. Next in my to read list is a book I bought from the NBS sale this year. Just covered it with adhesive plastic for protection. I care about my books you know! They are treasures.


4. Update, Clean, Organize and Rest

I want to use my free time this week as opportunity to update my blogs, clean some clutter in the house, and organize things needed for the next semester. When school works kept on coming and adding up to my priorities, I couldn't figure out what to do next. I think I have to manage my priorities this time besides school. I need to get a life where schoolworks and projects are least of my priorities. Although I need more motivation for our thesis project, it's also important to take some rest, reflect on what we have already done and find some time to do the things that will make you happy. ☺

For now, those our the things I have in mind that I need to accomplish. I don't know if that will make me productive or not. hehe I just want to have some time to relax so I can get enough energy and motivation for the next semester. How about you? Any plans for this sembreak?

(p.s. While I type this, I'm already thinking what to do on Christmas break. lol :D)

I am so happy and inspired today. I saw D after school just a while ago and he surprised me with a gift!


Lately we've been so busy that we couldn't really find the time to see each other. I was so busy with school because of the defense in our major subjects. He's also busy with work. He recently just got promoted (again! proud girlfriend here! ☺) so more work load for him. He surprised me a visit at home last Sunday but the time was not enough because my group was there and we're actually working on our project. I miss him so bad!

I'm grateful we still meet even for a short time. They are still quality time right? Those times, especially when you are with your loved ones, count the most. Anyway, we'll go out tomorrow and spend the day, afternoon, and evening together! More time for us please! : )

Needs adjustment to fit my skinny wrist

My watch is a Digital Classic Casio Model A158WA-1. So retro! The bf really knows what I like! Came with the box was a short letter from him. How sweet! He said it's a late birthday gift. I said he didn't have to buy me one but thanked him for being such a sweetie. The watch is a reminder that we'll always have time for each other no matter what. And a reminder that time will always bring us back together! haha mushy! : )

UPDATE! UPDATE! :) One of the things I had to give up for school works is blogging. I miss it. I miss expressing myself, my thoughts and opinion through this blog. It's just sad that I consider myself as a blogger when I don't constantly update my blog. : ( Anyway, I'm here again and excited to post about, what else, school stuff!

This semester was so crucial because I'm taking a prerequisite of our major thesis (IT Special Project) which is Software Engineering. I also took some major subjects so I really have to focus in order to pass all of those! We had our defense this week and so far, everything seems well! Although there were problems and some issues, my group was able to survive. The defense went smoothly though there were too many questions that sometimes we felt that we're not understood and it might not end well. I was actually confident with our project. Our proposed system is called Museum Gallery System. It's sort of a collection management system for museum collections and items that will help organize the records. I actually enjoyed the programming part because it was very challenging. I learned a lot because I had to do some research and lots of trial and error. It's insane but totally worth it!

The verdict of two of our defense was mostly revisions on the system. We're actually happy with it. We knew that our system is not that perfect and we still haven't done most of the validations needed. As much as possible, I don't want to talk about technical terms here. hehe I'm done with it during the defense! I just want to share some photos after the defense. All smiling and relieved!

Me, Mark, Mikko, and Ate Nian. Thesis group? :)

Yey! We did it! :)

School girl me!

The backpack the bf lent me. That's what I usually use for school now because of the laptop.

Eyebags, tired, what else? But grateful! :)

So we thought sleepless and tiring nights are over. Not yet! We actually look forward to more sleepless nights because next semester, we'll already take our IT Special Projects. Good luck to my group. We'll do well again! :)

Thanks to Nuffnang and Mandaue Foam, D and I was able to watch for free the much-awaited fourth installment of the Bourne series - The Bourne Legacy. I was supposed to watch it with my best friend but the screening was moved so she couldn't make it. :( But let me tell you, the movie is more like a side story or a full spin-off with a new character called Aaron Cross. No Matt Damon on the movie besides some photos of him and references to the previous movies.

I think I've watched the previous movies before, but I can't really remember what had happened. All I know is that Matt Damon starred the previous films, he has this kind of amnesia and the movies are spy-thriller action movies. So The Bourne Legacy is all new to me. Of course I was so excited to see the film because most of the action-packed scenes were shot here in Manila. I guess everyone is as excited as me to see the streets of Manila on the big screen.

The narrative architect behind the Bourne film series, Tony Gilroy, takes the helm in the next chapter of the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned almost $1 billion at the global box office: The Bourne Legacy. The writer/director expands the Bourne universe created by Robert Ludlum with an original story that introduces us to a new hero (Jeremy Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the events of the first three films.

For The Bourne Legacy, Renner joins fellow series newcomers Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Oscar Isaac, while franchise veterans Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn and Scott Glenn reprise their roles. (from their official website)

First of all, I don't want to be such a spoiler. haha I don't really make movie reviews but sometimes I just have to post what I thought about the movie. As I've mentioned, I was quite excited to see the film especially  that first time when I learned that the film was shot here in our dearest country. This is new. Although I'm guessing a lot of Hollywood films have also been shot here, it's special because it was really mentioned and acknowledged in the film that the protagonists are going to "Manila". And when Rachel Weisz said "In Manila" for the first time, people inside the movie house buzzed and I felt the excitement as we wait them to land in Manila.

Photo from Hypable

I see mixed reviews about the movie. That it lacks the brilliance of the previous movies in the series is one of them. I'll be biased here because Jeremy Renner is the star of the film! haha Besides the sexy body and that action star face, he did quite well here. I admit at first I was so confused. I couldn't understand what this program Treadstone is all about and the significance of the previous stories to what's happening now. Eventually I was able to catch up and understand what's going on.

Renner plays Aaron Cross, one of the agents within the program where they take blue and green pills to enhance their physical and mental abilities. Rachel Weisz plays the role of Dr. Marta Shearing, one of the scientists that supervises check ups for the agents. Then comes Eric Byer played by Edward Norton who decided to terminate the agents of the program including the scientists. Fortunately, Cross and Shearing survived the assassination then they later fled to Manila to viral off Cross from the meds.

So there they went to Manila and got chased by everyone! haha That was actually a long chase sequence. We see the crowded streets of Manila, the jeepneys, the heavy traffic and all. But then the pride is there. We saw the familiar faces of our great Indie actors in the movie. The actors did a great job. I really admire Rachel Weisz' acting here. Also Jeremy Renner! I was obsessing over him last night and watched behind the scene videos until I felt sleepy. haha : )

The last part which was shot in Palawan is beautiful. But then the ending... how come I felt so bitin and the movie just stopped and the credits start to appear on the screen? Well, let's see for the sequel. Overall, I enjoyed the movie and seeing Manila and Palawan in the big screen! And of course Jeremy Renner. : )

Just wanna share some photos. ☺

Haggard! It was so hot that day!

On our way to SMX

Loving lace and floral prints

Gorgeous boys and girl! : )

I really love my pink coat. I think it's my grandma's. Hmm, vintage! : )

With Nette

Showing off our shades. lol!

I think we're early!

With the gang

It's showtime!

I wasn't able to take photos of the show. It was just all about the beauty pageant and some intermission from the bands. I didn't even get to take photos of the food! I was famished I totally forgot. The food wasn't bad at all. It was Tamayo's who catered the food. I loved the squash soup and the tiny brownies dessert. The main dishes were the usual. Just roasted chicken (like really small cuts!) and if I'm not mistaken the other one is the unpopular pork hamonado. The event was still a success. So again picture time after the party! :)