THIS IS REALLY IT!

Today the much awaited movie, Michael Jackson: THIS IS IT was released in the theaters of 99 countries all over the world.

Of course I tried to squeeze in time to watch it before I leave for Bicol even if I was alone. I'm used to watching movies alone anyway. hehe So I was there at the mall around 12:20 pm. Just enough time to grab a ticket. The movie starts at 12:45.

What's new though was the SUPER STRICT guards waiting there with the theater attendants. When I entered the theater, the attendant took my ticket, and the two guards scoured my bag (including the zipped pockets inside!) for cameras, PSPs and whatever gadget that can be used to record or take photos of the film. Well I didn't really mind coz they were very nice. And the MJ film will only be released for two weeks (with no assurance if they will release an original DVD). So the temptation of producing pirated copies is really really strong.

Inside, only the upper seats (deluxe) were allowed to be occupied. When the movie started, there were people squealing in excitement to a point that it was irritating. A lady even said "QUIET PLEASE" aloud because really, it's not like the theater is theirs.

As we watched the movie, three more guards entered the theater and stood in the aisles. From time to time they'd walk through the aisles to check if anyone's recording anything. Really strict haha

Anyhooo, about the film. No, I won't post spoilers because there isn't any story to spoil really. I was pretty emotional to a point that I really really blamed MJ's physician. (Coz diba his death was diagnosed as an overdose.) If that concert happened, it would have been the greatest concert evaaaar.

Intrigues aside, MJ is a great great artist. I don't think anyone can surpass his contributions to the music industry. And he is soooo full of love. He spreads love through his music and his dance. The very same thing he tells his dancers and the people he works with. Spread the love, he says.

The best take away line for me was EVERYDAY, MAKE HISTORY.

I know he did.

BINGE!

Shoe binge, that is. No no, I did not go on another shoe spree. Well at least not yet. 

I discovered two Multiply sites that offer pre-orders for shoes that are made in Korea. The best part about it is THEY'RE SOOO CHEAP! Well not exactly 'sooooo' cheap but it's a pretty good deal considering that you can't find similar designs here. I WANNA GO TO SOUTH KOREA AND GO ON A SHOE BINGE!!!

Here are my favorites.

Php 940. 

I super love flats! They are kind to the feet. 

However the other night Farrah was telling me how she's getting used to heels. I love heels but there's such a great deal of effort to wear them. I reserve my heels for extra special occasions like formal parties, presentations and the like. Maybe one day the perfect pair of heels can change my mind. hahaha

I forgot how much exactly but I think it's at Php 1200+. Very Charles&Keith-ish right?

Php 1290 

This is my favorite. Do I buy it or not? gaaah!

For the sites, click here and here.

I also 'discovered' another shoe brand to love- J.Crew! The brand is more known for clothes that's why I only saw their shoes now. But the price is pretty steep (for my purchasing power at least hahaha!) I'll probably use their styles as reference.

I wonder when I'll stop loving shoes? But then again, they're easier to love than men. HAHAHA

It's Official!

Yes, yes! Royce is officially my favorite chocolate! I've loved chocolates all my life but this is THE bomb. I still love Cadbury white, Andes Chocolate Mints, Kinder Bueno and Almond Roca. But Royce is just too heavenly to resist.

I heard about Royce before but it wasn't available yet here in Manila. It was Sir Nestle who introduced Royce to me. Well not exactly just me. He brought home a box of Royce Nama for the class from a recent trip to Singapore. Imagine 20 little squares of chocolates sliced into tinier squares to feed a class of 60+. HAHA 

That's my little piece from Sir Nestle's pasalubong. 

And Fa's left foot. I think she was reporting her good and bad tv ad. haha

My next encounter with the chocolates was during a trip to Rockwell. I was waiting for Emm, Fa and Sherry so I decided to walk around. I stumbled upon the Royce store at the topmost floor. Of course I tried their chocolates. It's free anyway. haha

And finally, they day came when I had to give  in to temptation. Last Saturday I saw a new store in Trinoma and it was a Royce store. I was with Dianne and again, tried their chocolates. Super funny coz we wanted to try the others but we didn't have plans of buying so we just thanked them and walked away laughing.  And then days ago I was browsing blogs and found so many reviews on Royce. I've been fighting the urge to buy it because it didn't come cheap.

So yeah I totally gave in and bought a box last Thursday. I also took the chance of trying the ones I want because I was gonna buy anyway. HAHA KAPAAAAL! Anyhoo here's my Royce box.

That little sachet is the frozen gel and the silver one is sort of a 'cooling envelope' where they put the box.

Close up shot of the velvety chocolate and the tiny plastic knife that's in the box.

Fa and I call Royce an "insult to poverty". HAHA But when you think about it, oo nga naman. She mentioned last night in our brief ym conversation that they eat the Royce Chocolate Covered Potato Chips like nuts in the office. I can't even imagine buying the potato chips because I feel it's not worth the money. I'll keep trying it nalang sa free taste. HAHA

Now I'm just very worried because I only have 6 squares left in the box. hahaha I AM SOOO NOT GONNA BUY ANOTHER BOX SOON. I'll just get a pack of Andes when I finish the box. But I plan to try Machiavelli Chocolates (this is a Filipino owned brand btw) and Benoit (also locally produced by a Belgian who is married to a Filipina). We'll see if they can exceed Royce.

Have you eaten your favorite chocolate lately? Go ahead, reward yourself! yay!

Mental!

Went to the mall today to get a new flash drive and buy the chocolates I have been craving for in the last 3 days.

I had lunch at Sizzling Pepper Steak. Their beef pepper rice is good! I haven't tried Pepper Lunch yet (coz it's far hehe) but they're pretty much the rivalries when it comes to this type of restaurant. Check out this review.

Anyhooo, I then went around the mall as usual to check out what's new. I ended up buying a new shirt from Bayo. And then I passed by a new clothing store named MENTAL. Upon entering I was surprised because I was greeted by one of their attendants IN A DOCTOR'S UNIFORM! As in the type they wear in mental hospitals- white, long like a trench coat, with a priest-ish collar. Super mental! 

Written on the walls were counting sticks. The clothes rack were metal shelves and the seats were wheel chairs! Freaky in an amazing way! haha

That store really made my day. I didn't buy anything but it had a very cool concept. Oh, their clothes were wearable to- some were just normal blouses, the others were crazily draped, cut and layered pieces that reminded me of Chuvaness. haha

Another mental thing I did was...I bought a box of Royce White Nama chocolates! I have been craving about it for 3 days and I knew no other dessert can replace my craving. I had to buy it. And that craving cost me Php 580. Crazy chocolates. But now that I'm enjoying every bite of the little squares, I think it's worth it so... yay!

I'm looking forward to a great weekend. Happy weekend/sembreak everyone! :)

Mornings

I miss my mornings. I've been waking up late for the longest time. The only time I got up early was when my dad was here and we had to go to the office. But other than that, I always wake up at 11 or 12 noon. 

Today it was even crazier. Last night I watched 500 Days of Summer and slept at 2 am. I set the alarm at 10 am so I can visit the supermarket and buy my food supply in preparation for the coming typhoon. Hours later my alarm went off and I just couldn't get up. I rolled in my bed and fell asleep. Later I heard the kitchen door open- my tito arrived! I decided to stay in my bed and pretend to be asleep until he leaves. That was like 1 pm already. I was starving. hahaha Anyway bottom line, he left, I was able to go to the supermarket at grab late lunch at Tokyo Tokyo.

I feel so bad for losing my mornings. I would have wanted to be more productive. My dad wakes up at 6 am everyday. Every time I get up, I find him outside sitting and just looking at the birds. He's done with his things to do and the rest of his morning is for thinking. His afternoons are dedicated to TV, naps and TV again. Sometimes he works again the whooole afternoon. But it happens only when it's crunch time.

TOMORROW, I SWEAR I AM GONNA WAKE UP at 10 am at the latest. And I have to keep that until it becomes normal. I'll only oversleep if I was out the night before or if I have no work to do. 

In other thoughts... I have decided not to come to the Plansem of ABAM. I'm afraid to travel north because there's a typhoon. haha I am dedicating my weekend to 'me' time and marehan time. I hope plans push thru! 

Happy sem break to my student friends! :)