"We don't need to rush. If something's bound to happen, it will happen. In the right time, with the right person and for the best reason."

It's about time I got a hold of this book. It was a long time ago when I first heard about this. I tried to get a copy but couldn't find one in the leading bookstore. I had a lot of more important things to think about so I haven't bothered to look for the book. I almost even forgot about this. Then one day, I went to the bookstore to check a newly released book then suddenly this reddish book appeared in front of my eyes. Well as they say, the best things in life are unexpected. If something is really for you, then it will surely find its way to you. ^^

From the author of  "Parang Kayo Pero Hindi", Noringai came up with another book with a catchy title, "Buti Pa Ang Roma May Bagong Papa". If the former is for people who are into pseudo relationships, the latter is for people who are happily living a life of freedom or bleakly sulking in loneliness. It depends on how they see things.

This book is a collection of essays not only about love but about life as well. It's easy to connect with some topics because most of them are written based on the experience of the writer and she is clever enough to relate simple things that happen in our everyday lives to things which greatly matter in life. This will make you think about where you are in your life at the moment. This will make you go on a reality check. 

This book has six parts which are subdivided into different topics. Pictures are shown below and I included some quotable quotes from the sample topics I chose.

 Malamig ang Christmas mo? Huwag kang mag-alala, hindi ka nag-iisa. Sa mga ganitong panahon, magdala ng sariling jacket at payong. Balang araw, iinit din ang Pasko. Kasama ang lalaking gusto mo.

 Kapag nahanap mo na ang bagay o tao na sa tingin mo ay perfect na para sa iyo, ingatan at alagaan mo. Huwag mong abusuhin. Kapag nawala sila, baka wala ka nang mahahanap na kapalit.

 Sa buhay, lahat tayo nadadapa. Pero ayos lang 'yun. Ang mahalaga, mabilis tayong bumangon.

 Independence has a price. And it doesn't come cheap.

 Just live. Forget the rules, forget what other people think, forget the consequences of your actions. Just live, even if it doesn't make sense.

 Ang dami mo nang pinagdaanan. Ang dami mo nang naranasan. Kaya pakiramdam mo, alam mo na rin ang kalalabasan nito. Alam mo na mauuwi lang din ito sa wala. Kaya habang maaga pa, inaayawan mo na.

The layout of the book is still similar to the first book. The callouts are still there but lesser graphics this time. I personally like how it's kikayly presented.

This is one interesting book that singles or even those who have sweethearts out there should read. Reality sometimes hurts but we definitely need to face it. This makes you think about life but at the same time makes you feel light. If you're interested to read this, you can grab a copy at the National Bookstore at an affordable price of PHP 185.00. Live and love. ♥

Till next post, lovies. Ciao!

"A world without pain, without memories, without love is a world without color."

What if one day you would wake up living in a world which is meticulously ordered? A world where disorder became harmony.  A world without danger or pain. A world where everything is predictable. Would you get up and live in this utopian society? Or would you rather get back to sleep and wake up from this nightmarish situation?

Many people might think that an organized, painless and safe life is an ideal one but you'll be having second thoughts upon reading Lois Lowry's dystopian novel, The Giver, which has a movie adaptation and is going to hit the cinemas this coming August 15. Here are some pictures of the main characters and a short description which will somehow give you an idea of the story.

Brenton Thwaites as Jonas, The Receiver.

The most honored position in the community who bears the reality and the memories of the past behind this seemingly perfect world. He thinks that these are worth sharing to the people.

Jeff Bridges as The Giver.

The community's current Receiver who trains Jonas to be the next one.

For the love of his people, he wants change.

"Time can heal a broken heart, but time can also break a waiting heart."

Last Friday night was a movie date with the girls and of course, before you get to enjoy the movie, you get to delight first in various trailers of upcoming movies. There are so many interesting movies that are going to hit the town in the next few months. But! One movie captured my senses (well, apart from the 5-sec or so teaser of the last installment of the Hunger Games trilogy which I've always been looking forward to...) which will storm the cinemas this coming August 22, #IfIStay. Time to mark your calendars, ayt?

At first, I wasn't really into the trailer but since it's the girl who kept us in suspense in the movie Carrie, Chloe Grace, I gave it a chance but then I got enthralled when THE music played at the middle part of the trailer.

Say something I'm giving up on you...

"Life doesn't have to be perfect for love to be extraordinary."

Okay, so you guys might be wondering what I've been up to. I've been busy slacking off and training my fingers like it's going to compete in the world's fastest to swipe a smartphone.  Yeah, that's too slothful -_-. There's just a point in our lives that we feel like this way and a point when we succumb to this shiftless mode. Uggh. Suddenly, I realized that I'm not being productive. HAHA.

Perfect timing it is, I just saw the Instagram post of one famous celebrity here in PH about #TFIOS - The Fault In Our Stars. She's done with the book and now she's too excited to watch it on the big screen this coming June 5. And my reaction was like, 'OMG!', 'Is it that fast?', 'Oh, I haven't read the book yet. :('. Suddenly, I realized again that I watched the movie trailer a few months back but didn't bother to read the book. Why? Because as I watched the trailer, it's telling me that it's another chick flick love story which will end tragically. Well, well, well, things change. And for a person like me who likes to do last minute "something", then and then I got a PDF copy (it's quite regrettable not to read from the book, though) and currently I'm already in the 3rd chapter. Pretty fast, huh? I'm getting hooked up with this sick love story!

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know that this is quite a superficial post as I am just running my fingers through my keyboard because of my excitement. HAHA. This post doesn't have to be perfect for my blog to be extraordinary. (lame excuse, pun intended :P) Since we still have over three weeks before it hits the big screen, I'm encouraging you guys to read the book :D

I know the book lover's motto, "Don't judge a book by its cover.", but I couldn't stop myself from doing it. So, pardon me. Personally, I like the layout of the book. The callouts. The graphics. The font. They are simple but eye-catching.

I am still in the middle of my reading but so far, I am enjoying it. You will go through different emotions and realizations as you read on the book. With a lot of stories at hand, you will really find yourself somewhere in the book. If you are interested to read this,  you can get your copy at National Book Store for the price of PHP 175. Isn't it affordable? And it's not pseudo. ^^

Till next post, lovies. Ciao!

"Stop dreaming. Stop wanting. Wake up and do something. Perseverance is the sole key to turn your dreams and wants into reality."

Hold on! The heading hasn't got anything to do with the book. It's just an overreaction of my experience before I actually got a hold of the book. Why? Here's why. The first time I saw this book was in National Bookstore a few years ago. My eyes set on the book because of the cover. I just found her pretty and yeah, quite mysterious. I was actually on the verge of buying it but backed out because of the title, I thought that it's another chick flick story and I didn't bother to read the blurb. Also, I was not really bookish at that time. Recently, I'm becoming more interested in books and I don't know why this book suddenly popped out of my mind again (the aftermath of unrequited love, blah^^). Then and then, I read the synopsis of the story, I read blogs, I read reviews (which are really positive) and found a good preview on Kilibro. Here's an excerpt from the book:

I hope and pray that my Prince Charming is out there somewhere. I don't think he has found me yet. Despite that fact, I am enjoying my time waiting for him, because I am convinced that he is worth waiting for (even if he is just a figment of my imagination).

As I wait for him, I am learning how to be the kind of woman whom he will be looking for. I am learning how to grow in grace, wisdom, strength, purity, and godly character. Slowly but surely I am working to become the woman that I want to be - the kind of woman whom the man of my dreams will fall madly in love with.

And it made me flush! So, I decided to buy one. I went to the nearest bookstore and unfortunately, it was nowhere to be found. I went to big bookstores, jumping from one place to another (bookstore hopping!), unfortunately, it was still nowhere to be found. After rummaging through those stores and I was kinda getting sick and tired of the same answer I got from the staff which was "out of stock", I was about to give up but then I don't know why I'm damn determined to have this book so I searched again for bookshops with the help of Mr. Google (a good help especially for me who is bad at directions, good luck!). At long last! My hands finally landed on this book. So, I think that explains my heading. Never give up, lovies!

By the way, I bought this copy at OMF Literature Inc., Banilad branch (next to Banilad Town Centre), Cebu City which only costs PHP 175.00. It's not really pricey for a well-received book. You better read this if, on one hand, you're still saving your first kiss. On the other hand, if you're doubtful because there's nothing to save, well, think again, I know that deep inside you're still saving your first true love's kiss.

OMF Lit Bookshop - Banilad

Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. cor El Dorado Subdivision, Banilad, Cebu City, 6000, Cebu

(032) 346 7142 omflit.com

Till next post, lovies. Ciao!