PS I Love You: A Review

Third book that I've read from Ahern and I already feel like I know her style. Of course it's obvious that this is the young version of her that have mature in her two latest novels that I read--- Thanks for the Memories and Love Rosie. And know I should have read this first as it's already almost a decade old novel.

There were countless times that I've giggled and then sniffed. She knows how to touch a nerve. Although there were moments that I loved the book then hated it and back again. Maybe because there were times that the author herself was a bit unsure for her MC.

Whenever I read Holly's banter with her girlfriends, I kind of picture them as the girls in the Sex and the City (the movie, not yet read the book).

Then of course 'the list'. I have mixed feelings for each of the monthly 'request' from Gerry. But in general, it hadn't grip the necessary emotions for the story to be sympathetic enough. Yes, the story revolved around the list but I didn't feel much fond for it. At least not all of it.

And oh the ending quite surprised me, not really what I expected. I was sure myself that Holly would somehow end up with Daniel although when his ex returned and snatched him back, I was actually happy for Holly because Daniel's true color showed up in the last part. I thought he was this goody-goody guy who knows how to sympathized but when he 'forced' Holly to be with him and said that he's competing with 'the letter' (referring to Gerry) I thought 'oh he's an asshole. he and his beetch gf really should be together'.

Twas kind of a cliffhanger when Robbie suddenly appearing in the scene but nevertheless the ending underscored the story. With the possibility to love again, I'm very much happy for Holly.  

I put it in my favorite shelf since I'm sure that I will read this again.

Safe Haven: A Review

2nd book I've read from Sparks. I don't know how will I make a review without giving spoilers. 'Cause this book is full of surprises. It will literally make your mouth hang open in shock. So if you don't want any spoiler better stop reading now.

As I said, this is only the 2nd time I read his novels but I already found similarities between this one and Nights in Rodanthe --- letters, someone close to MC or LI  had died and/or is emotionally distress. I don't know if it also goes with the rest of his novels.

Another thing is almost all his characters are matured people which make them reliable enough to hold the story. Although sometimes they're too good to be true like for example Alex. There were times that I wondered if a father like him do exists.

Then Kevin, the villain. I couldn't remember hating a character so much, I wanted to skip the part of his story. And if the author didn't describe him as 'handsome'I actually pictured him as a waddling guy with a beer belly. ugh

I found the ending a bit of non-closure particularly the part after Katie (btw, felt like the name Katie suits her more than Erin) killed Kevin. Twas a self-defense but she should have at least been interrogate especially she killed a cop, if you know what I mean. Twas like she just killed an annoying fly and then 'haha, we can eat peacefully again'.

Nevertheless I enjoyed this novel (you see, I always try my best to read any book as a reader and then make a review as an *err* writer). This novel is a helluva of emotions. If you're up for one with romance and thriller then give this one a chance.   

Phone Creep

Just noticed for two weeks now that sometimes my phone has its own favoritism. This song actually keeps playing after every 10 songs (or so) even in shuffle mode. Bit creepy but funny too in a way. Won't disagree though. Love singing this song at the top of my lungs.

To the Best Grandpa in the Universe

Sweets for the sweetest lolo

Twas Lolo William's 82nd (or 83rd? ack mom doesn't even know how old her dad is.) yesterday and my sisters came up with an idea to make a simple decorated cupcakes from our some foods in our sari-sari store.So here.Twas fun and the look of our fave lolo in the universe as we handed it to him was priceless.

Vintage Childhood Memories

Remember this?

Decluttered our room and trash most of our useless, old childhood stuff (old clothes and toys) and look what we've found! Lots of memories with this PS 1. Can't take to throw it in the bin so we keep it even though it wasn't working anymore.Remember weekends after school, doing chores then losing myself with my two sisters in Tekken or Harvest Moon or Final Fantasy for at least 6 hours during Saturdays then complaining about headaches and painful eyes after.Childhood memories.

Die-Yet

Had diet for the last two months (well, okay the whole summer) unintentionally (yup, unintentionally). Sort of just lazy to indulge myself too much than what I would need. Little tasks means small calories to me. So I was eating twice a day (lunch and dinner) and sometimes coffee in the morning. And much to my surprise I lost weight (I think. Haven't weigh myself for a while. Come of think of it, never did actually since high school) and inches in my belly (two! TWO!). Decided to continue the miracle work and do little exercise (crunches in the morning). You maybe thinking now that I'm sort of a figure conscious. Oh believe me as much as I love Mcdo I wouldn't care to have cheeseburger everyday. That goes almost during school days. But it's summer and most of the days I'm at home so no---err less--- fast foods for me. Twas a bit of crash diet (puh-leaze, don't try this at home kids.). Probably I'm preparing myself for bloating schooldays now I will be a clinician in a few days (sort of an unspoken evolution in our course which I couldn't---and I don't want to--- understand.). Oh no, don't want to think about it. 

Two Weeks Before June...

After finishing up a novella for the whole summer, I finally wake up from my senses that school days are yet to come. June 10 and it's 1st semester then again. I haven't enrolled yet (and to be frank I don't have any will to). Sister shopped in Baclaran yesterday for school stuff (not the notebooks, pencils blah--- those socks and undergarments, I mean). And then we're online shopping for a bag now (backpacks for this sem.i don't know but I feel like escaping from my hand bags first.). So you ask why I don't have any will to enroll? Well, just this morning my mom tried to bribe me by having a bigger allowance if, and only if, I will study harder (if you know me, personally this will actually make your eyebrows raised.). I mean for a start I don't how harder I need to be? I'm the top 4 in the class and to tell you the truth it was so goddarn difficult to keep up (esp.if it doesn't interest you). I actually thought it's a miracle that I'm still on top despite that I just wanted to finish this course. So yeah, when she brought up that subject again I cut her off immediately and said that I'm not interested in her deal. I don't want to get stress and all again. Thank goodness she didn't pry no more maybe because she knows that it will refuel my tendency to shift courses again (which is practically not an option anymore as I will be 5th year in college this June). I feel like a wreck and infuriates me. I was all so neutral these days and then she brought this subject (that is actually a sore spot) and now I feel like not giving a damn about school anymore. Hated it.

Anyway,breathe in breathe out. I keep telling myself that I shouldn't overreact. Things will be fine. It will if I just go with the flow then just plan out what I will do with life after I finish this course.

On the bright side, this make me itch to write and continue my 2nd novella.