And so I’m back after to sharing my weekly confessions! Where do I start?
Anyway so last week was also the first in a long while that I decided I’d go watch the sun set by the bay. I haven’t stopped to appreciate the beauty of the setting sun since the fall out but someone I know has been posting sun set photos as a photo project of his so it reminded me of the days I used to sit by the bay to stare at the sun as it set in the distance. Well… it’s still a beautiful sight to see.
Still made me sad to be reminded of someone who doesn’t want to be part of my life even though I feel the exact opposite but it doesn’t hurt as much anymore. There is still that part holding out – that part that secretly wishes he’d look my way. I mean really look my way and see me. Not just another face in the crowd. I still secretly wish he’d call my name. I still wish he’d talk to me again. But there are things in life that you can’t get right? No matter how much you want it. Alangan namang pilitin ko di ba? Anyway, I’m just going to focus my efforts on spending time with people who actually want to be part of my life.
Relationships sure are tricky. And I mean all kinds! Even friendships! Recently, a friend of mine upset me real bad due to a commitment that was broken and an expectation that was not met. That’s actually why I didn’t get to blog last week. My emotions were at an all time high in a negative way and I knew that if I sat down and blogged that day as I usually do now on Sundays, nothing good will come out of it. I’m much calmer now as I have come to accept that it is how it is. Sometimes, people will disappoint you. Sometimes they’ll hurt you whether they mean to or not and it’s up to you how you’ll deal with it. I know I’ve done my fair share of letting people down and hurting them too. In the case of my friend, I chose to forgive and move on.
Current List
Recent read: After Eden by Arnold Arre
It’s been sitting on my desk for a couple of months now so finally about two weeks ago, I finally decided to read it! I only got to finish it yesterday though all thanks to this nonstop rainfall that’s been going on since Friday that forced me to finally stay at home!
And so that puts another dent to my 2018 GoodReads Challenge. I have read 6 books out of the 12 books that I pledged to read this year. Also that brings me to my next current…
After Eden is actually my first local graphic novel. It was given to me by a former work colleague who now (or is it used to by now?) works in the publishing house that carries this book. She asked me and Maila to write a review about it on our blog. Well since I was just at home yesterday, I figured I’d sit down and finally write that review. So you know, if you want to know what After Eden is all about and what I thought of it, click on the link above to take you to that blog post.
Streaming: Gilmore Girls rerun mostly
I just love how the characters in this show talk especially Lorelai! It’s my must-watch show every morning these days before going to work. When I first watched this show way back my teen years, I used to root for Lorelai and Christopher. But now, I’m really all for Luke. I now see how he is really the right guy for her. As for Rory, well, there’s no changing my mind about being Team Jess! I wish Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino gave Rory and Jess another chance at love when they made Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. I do not like that ending – that Rory ends up pregnant and a single mom! Full circle my foot! Rory deserved a better ending than that. I’d hold out for another season of A Year in the Life where Rory and Jess finally get that second chance at love but I read that the way that show ended was exactly how she envisioned it would.
But it’s not to say I didn’t watch anything else on Netflix recently! Actually, I watched The Italian Job. Charlize Theron so gorgeous! Mark Wahlberg sooo hot! That whole movie – an exciting watch. I know it’s old but I didn’t like action films back then. These days, while it’s still not my first choice for a movie, I can be persuaded to watch one now.
Also watched Alex Strangelove which is a Netflix original film. It’s a coming out movie of a high school guy who finally embraces his sexuality. I thought it was funny and nicely done. I could only relate to that part about Clare liking a guy who turns out to be gay because I briefly had a crush on a gay guy! Luckily for me though, I didn’t end up being in a relationship with the guy before realizing why we just couldn’t be! Well I think now my gaydar is stronger so I can easily avoid going down the same road twice. What needs improvement is my asshole radar though so I can also stay away from guys who would bring me nothing but heartache.
Anyway watch the trailer here:
Another film I recently streamed? Straight Outta Compton. This is a biographical film about the rise and fall of gangsta rap group called N.W.A (Niggas with Attitude). Most notable members of the group are Dr. Dre (yes that Dre of Beats by Dre) and Ice Cube (rapper, writer and now actor). The film was actually a box office hit when it came out in theaters back in 2015. It was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Also the movie soundtrack which featured music by N.W.A debuted at no. 1 on Rap Album charts and became no. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop charts. I’m not a fan of rap music but I have to say Fuck the Police was real catchy.
Anyway here’s the official trailer of that: