after months of being so busy with requirements in graduate school, i finally have the time now to read the books that have been gathering dust in my room. so far, these are the books that i saw because i have yet to unearth books i haven't read yet under my bed (or hidden in random places in our house). i haven't read some of these books while for some, i've only read a few chapters. i also feel that more books would be added to this list. i'm not in a hurry though to finish reading all of these this summer. the most important thing is for me to enjoy each and every book that i read. summer happens to be a great time for that.
1. A Son of the Circus by John Irving
2. Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling
3. The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
4. Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
5. She's Got the Beat by Nancy Krulik
6. The Zahir by Paulo Coelho
7. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
8. How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto
9. Wifey by Judy Blume
10. Smart Women by Judy Blume
11. Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts
12. Future Shock by Alvin Toffler
13. The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
14. The Lost Mind by Christopher Pike
15. See You Later by Christopher Pike
16. That was Then, This is Now by S.E. Hinton
17. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
18. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
19. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
20. Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
21. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
22. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
23. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
24. Among the Gently Mad by Nicholas A. Basbanes
25. The Raven and Other Writings by Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
an inspiration
every time a not-so-good thing or event happens to me, i always try to find something positive about it. i guess you can call me an optimist.
lately, i have been feeling a little down because of someone. just read some of my previous posts to find out what i'm saying.
anyway, as crazy as it sounds, i decided not to let go of the person and the feelings i have even though it hurts me very much. i would let the feelings live inside me and make those feelings serve as inspiration for me to write.
i'm also hoping every thing would turn out alright.
*'Cos baby time has changed nothing at all -
You're still the only one that feels like home.
And I've tried cutting the ropes,
I let you go but you're still the only one
That feels like home, yeah,
You're still the only one that feels like home,
You're still the only one I've gotta love.
Oh yeah...
- Ten Days (Missy Higgins)
lately, i have been feeling a little down because of someone. just read some of my previous posts to find out what i'm saying.
anyway, as crazy as it sounds, i decided not to let go of the person and the feelings i have even though it hurts me very much. i would let the feelings live inside me and make those feelings serve as inspiration for me to write.
i'm also hoping every thing would turn out alright.
*'Cos baby time has changed nothing at all -
You're still the only one that feels like home.
And I've tried cutting the ropes,
I let you go but you're still the only one
That feels like home, yeah,
You're still the only one that feels like home,
You're still the only one I've gotta love.
Oh yeah...
- Ten Days (Missy Higgins)
Sweet Valley High New Edition
ever since i was in preschool, i already love to read. i remember asking books as pasalubong or gift from my Mom and Dad. but the books that really got me hooked on reading were the Sweet Valley books. i grew up with the Wakefield twins, Elizabeth and Jessica together with their family and friends.
after 25 years, the book series is back by popular demand. here are some links regarding the news of its release.
* Sweet Valley High: Back in Session
* Random House Proudly Promoting Eating Disorders
i know that i'm already 24, but i'm definitely going to buy the new editions. i'm still a big Sweet Valley fan with a total of 462 books (Kids, Twins, Unicorn Club, Team Sweet Valley, Junior High, High, Senior High, University, Elizabeth, TV Edition) in my shelf. and i'm still trying to complete my collection (reading them, too, of course).
after 25 years, the book series is back by popular demand. here are some links regarding the news of its release.
* Sweet Valley High: Back in Session
* Random House Proudly Promoting Eating Disorders
i know that i'm already 24, but i'm definitely going to buy the new editions. i'm still a big Sweet Valley fan with a total of 462 books (Kids, Twins, Unicorn Club, Team Sweet Valley, Junior High, High, Senior High, University, Elizabeth, TV Edition) in my shelf. and i'm still trying to complete my collection (reading them, too, of course).
a moment of sadness
i cannot put into words exactly how i feel right now. so here are some random quotes that can describe what's going on with me.
* If only I could tear out my heart and hurl it into the current, then my pain and longing would be over, and I could finally forget. - By the River Piedra, I Sat Down and Wept (Paulo Coelho)
* May my tears run just as far that my love might never know that one day I cried for him. May my tears run just as far, that I might forget the river piedra, the monastary, the church in the Pyrenees, the mists, and the paths we walked together. I shall forget the roads, the mountains, and the field of dreams - the dreams that will never come true... - By the River Piedra, I Sat Down and Wept (Paulo Coelho)
* For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, 'It might have been.' - John Greenleaf Whittier
* I no longer love her (him), that's certain, but how i loved her (him). Love is so short, forgetting is so long. - Pablo Neruda
* You're beautiful, it's true. I saw your face in a crowded place. And I don't know what to do. 'Cause I'll never be with you. - You're Beautiful (James Blunt)
* If only I could tear out my heart and hurl it into the current, then my pain and longing would be over, and I could finally forget. - By the River Piedra, I Sat Down and Wept (Paulo Coelho)
* May my tears run just as far that my love might never know that one day I cried for him. May my tears run just as far, that I might forget the river piedra, the monastary, the church in the Pyrenees, the mists, and the paths we walked together. I shall forget the roads, the mountains, and the field of dreams - the dreams that will never come true... - By the River Piedra, I Sat Down and Wept (Paulo Coelho)
* For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, 'It might have been.' - John Greenleaf Whittier
* I no longer love her (him), that's certain, but how i loved her (him). Love is so short, forgetting is so long. - Pablo Neruda
* You're beautiful, it's true. I saw your face in a crowded place. And I don't know what to do. 'Cause I'll never be with you. - You're Beautiful (James Blunt)
Tears and Rain
How I wish I could surrender my soul;
Shed the clothes that become my skin;
See the liar that burns within my needing.
How I wish I'd chosen darkness from cold.
How I wish I had screamed out loud,
Instead I've found no meaning.
I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble.
It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain.
How I wish I could walk through the doors of my mind;
Hold memory close at hand,
Help me understand the years.
How I wish I could choose between Heaven and Hell.
How I wish I would save my soul.
I'm so cold from fear.
I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble.
Far, far away; find comfort in pain.
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain.
Tears and Rain.
Tears and Rain.
Far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain.
* a song by James Blunt
* theme song for myself as of this time :(
Shed the clothes that become my skin;
See the liar that burns within my needing.
How I wish I'd chosen darkness from cold.
How I wish I had screamed out loud,
Instead I've found no meaning.
I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble.
It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain.
How I wish I could walk through the doors of my mind;
Hold memory close at hand,
Help me understand the years.
How I wish I could choose between Heaven and Hell.
How I wish I would save my soul.
I'm so cold from fear.
I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble.
Far, far away; find comfort in pain.
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain.
Tears and Rain.
Tears and Rain.
Far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain.
* a song by James Blunt
* theme song for myself as of this time :(
Sunday, April 06, 2008
2008 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Result
finally! Felipe Massa (Ferrari) finished a race for the first time this season. he did not only finish it, he won it. second to him was Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari) and Robert Kubica (BMW) came in third. so it was a Ferrari 1-2 finish. as of this time, Kimi leads the Driver Standings. of course, it's just the third race so a lot of things could still happen. but hopefully, Kimi would remain on top until the season ends.
as for Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes), his car had some mechanical problems which slowed him down at the start of the race. he also hit the back of Fernando Alonso's (Renault) car (of all people!) and broke the front wing of his car. so he had to go to the pit stop early which lowered his position more. he finished in 13th.
next stop: Spain. April 25-27, 2008.
ps: BMW leads the Team Standings as of this time. hmm... not bad. though Ferrari could still catch up. :)
as for Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes), his car had some mechanical problems which slowed him down at the start of the race. he also hit the back of Fernando Alonso's (Renault) car (of all people!) and broke the front wing of his car. so he had to go to the pit stop early which lowered his position more. he finished in 13th.
next stop: Spain. April 25-27, 2008.
ps: BMW leads the Team Standings as of this time. hmm... not bad. though Ferrari could still catch up. :)
The Incubus Game
got this from the Multiply site of Incubus Philippines.
Answer using ONLY titles of Incubus songs.
(reply by copying the questions and then answer them)
1. Are you male or female?
Southern Girl
2.Describe yourself:
Stellar
3.What do people feel when they're around you?
Privilege
4.How would you describe your previous relationship?
Oil and Water
5.Describe your current relationship.
Just A Phase
6.Where would you want to be now?
Here in My Room
7.How do you feel about love?
Love Hurts
8.What's your life like?
Made for TV Movie
9.What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
The Answer
10.Say something wise:
Hilikus
Answer using ONLY titles of Incubus songs.
(reply by copying the questions and then answer them)
1. Are you male or female?
Southern Girl
2.Describe yourself:
Stellar
3.What do people feel when they're around you?
Privilege
4.How would you describe your previous relationship?
Oil and Water
5.Describe your current relationship.
Just A Phase
6.Where would you want to be now?
Here in My Room
7.How do you feel about love?
Love Hurts
8.What's your life like?
Made for TV Movie
9.What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
The Answer
10.Say something wise:
Hilikus
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Stellar
Meet me in outer space
We could spend the night
Watch the earth come up
I've grown tired of that place
Won't you come with me?
We could start again
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew
Meet me in outer space
I will hold you close
If you're afraid of heights
I need you to see this place
It might be the only way
That I can show you how
It feels to be inside of you
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew
You are stellar
* a song by Incubus
We could spend the night
Watch the earth come up
I've grown tired of that place
Won't you come with me?
We could start again
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew
Meet me in outer space
I will hold you close
If you're afraid of heights
I need you to see this place
It might be the only way
That I can show you how
It feels to be inside of you
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew
You are stellar
* a song by Incubus
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