I was caught up in a little debate when an office-mate said that this film, Legion, is a great movie. I'd say I beg to disagree. I don't think this movie is great. Yeah, maybe it's not that bad but it's definitely far from great.

And as usual, like most movies I am not impress with, I have the movie storyline to blame.I don't know what to make out of this movie. The film-makers possibly were torn whether to make this film as an action/drama/scary/apocalyptic kind of film.

Action wise it was not that bad. I especially like the angel Gabriel Vs. angel Michael fight scenes. But the thing that made this film a total let down was it's apocalyptic/religious theme. If you go make a film that would disagree with someone else's faith you don't just create a theory with-out even a little proof why you even thought of that ideology. God just suddenly got tired? What a very lame premise.I am no expert of the bible but as far as I know that's not the main reason why we got this judgment day in Revelation.

A lot were not explained like why of all women it was Charlie who was chosen to bear the child who will save humanity. And I also don't understand how that child will save man-kind. And that if God got tired and he wants to exterminate humanity why choose possessing people instead of plagues maybe?

I thought the film was entitled Legion cause I'd get to see a whole bunch of angels. I never thought that the legionnaires are possessed people. Well, it's right on track. Legion means a great number. And this film has a great number of pointless basic assumptions, a lot of pretext, a handful of unfunny suppose to be humorous scenes and an awful ending.

Geez. Even God will get tired watching this film.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Another book series adapted in to movie. And nope, I haven't read any of the book from the Percy Jackson series so I really don't have any point of comparison here. Although I've read some reactions from book-fans complaining that the book is entirely different from the movie. Well, that doesn't matter now. All I know basing on the trailer was the movie is bout a teenage boy who found out that he was a demigod and that he was caught up in this Greek gods mythology world which seems pretty cool actually.

Well it's a pretty entertaining movie. The only problem is you can't help but compare it with Harry Potter. Like Percy is a half-god half-human while Harry is half-muggle half-wizard. Percy also have to study like Harry to of course learn more about the world he was oblivious before and of course they ended up the most popular/talented student. They also have the same number of main characters: 2 males and a female. We got Percy, Grover and Annabeth like Harry, Ron and Hemione.

But I had a good laugh with the movie and the effects and battles scenes are good as well. I especially like the special role of Uma Thurman as Medusa. =p That's really a fun part.

Well, I was not jumping on my feet after the movie nor my hands clapping together. It was an entertaining movie but fairly forgettable.

Rating: ★★★☆☆

I have a problem with this movie. I don't totally dislike it but I don't totally like it as well which of course is never a good sign for any movie goer/reviewer.

The cast line-up was really great. From rising stars to established stars, it's a pretty line up, no question about it. The only problem is I've seen the formula of this movie a couple of times already and there's nothing original about this. I would say early on that Love Actually is still a better movie. I would say that Julia Roberts was the saving grace of the movie although her part in the story was not that big at all. And the ending of Bradley Cooper's character in the movie was totally unexpected. And I am not sure as well if I like that part. Reminds me of something.=p

Yeah, I think the problem was the story itself. The way the creator of the film try to think of story that can pretty much happen in one full day cause of course that's the whole point why the movie is entitled that way in the first place. Valentines Day must happen in February 14 not on the 13th or 15th. It has to be that day. Cause if it's not, just like what the voice over/radio announcer said, it'll just be another day.

I just find it too hard to believe though. I mean, you don't propose to your girl-friend in the morning, broke-up with her in the afternoon and then make lovey-dovey with your best friend in the evening. That's just crazy. Although the idea that those who thought they'd have a date ended up dateless and those who thought they'd be alone on V-day ended up having a date seems promising and inspiring. Some moral boost there for single audiences (like the blogger. =p)

But no thanks, it doesn't really matter if I'd have a date or no date this V-day. Like Jamie Foxx character said from the movie that Valentines day ain't a holiday since we are still working on that day! Which is very true on my part. I mean yah, it's just all these commercialism and traditions of flowers, chocolates, teddy bears, cards and dinners that's making us all so jittery about it. But geeeezzz....You can give and have any of that any other day.

Haha. yah, I know. I don't 100% agree with that. I mean, it's the right time to give those stuffs. It's Valentines day. Hearts Day. Lover's Day. A-single-alone-lonely-reminding-kind-of-day. Oh, OK, I'll stop with the negativity.

But going back with the movie it's just I don't know, a lesser quality of Love Actually. Sorry, I just can't help comparing the two cause again there's a similarity with the plot. Again the cast was great. But we only get to have a few laughs and few romantic moments. It has good soundtrack though.

Well, it seems like it's just like the real Valentines day after all: Not that good and not that bad after all. Er--- at least again just like the blogger.=p

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

It's Ms. Valeen Solancho's special day today.

Who the heck is she? And yah. So what?! =p

Haha. Well, she's someone you'd definitely would want to know...

Or er--- maybe not.XD

Anyway, here are some random 24 things you ought to know about Valeen a.k.a Val a.k.a Chang a.k.a Friend a.k.a Pards Solancho.

24. The most obsessive compulsive person I ever met. A total Neat Freak.

23. Very moody. As in bad kind of moody. The don't mess with me kind of moody.

22. Has very sensitive sense of smell. so sensitive she can sneeze five times in a row.

21. One time she cut her hair really short as in boy-cut-kind-of-short, a McDonald crew called her Sir. Not just once but twice! =p

20. Looks a lot like Jolina Magdangal. Tell that to her and she'd say she's taller than her. Yah we got that but the resemblance still won't change.

19. Don't touch, hug, comfort her if she's crying/breaking down. Better hand her a cone of ice-cream instead. That'll do the trick.

18. Stingy. Kuripot. No further explanations.

17. Cry-baby. Iyakin. Basta iyakin talaga.

16. Slow. Like mahina ang pick-up especially with jokes. She'll realize too late that you're trying to crack a joke. So don't ever think your joke is corny or cheesy if she's not laughing at all.

15. Poor sense of direction. If you hate her, just bring her to a place she's not familiar with. No need for blindfolds. Just leave her alone. She'll get lost pretty easily.

14. Broken-hearted-secret-heart-breaker (daw?)

13. Drinking milo makes her poops easily. =p

12. I've only seen her drunk once and it was really funny.XD zip.

11. Her kind of men includes: Rain (Bi), Channing Tatum, David Cook, John Lloyd Cruz, Donald Flack and Daniel Radcliffe. No wonder she's still single until now. Oh. sshhhhhh....=p

Alright I'll try to be good starting now.

10. Back in school she's one of the smartest. A Dean's Lister and a certified licensed ECE.

9. Talented: can dance and can draw. just don't let her sing. though yeah she does sing but just stop her if possible.

8. Does have a funny side too. She's really good in imitating people especially our professors. And she just have to imitate Rose from Titanic and I'd ROFL.

7. Book/Dog Lover. That makes her humane. =p

6. Terrific Writer. In my life time so far, there are only 3 non-professional writer I look up to: Niña (classmate back in high school), Julius (classmate back in college) and her.

5. One of the prettiest (hmmm...she'd rather be called gorgeous) looking girls back in school. =p

4. So with all these qualities no wonder again why guys get intimidated and so till now she's still single. -p Oooppsss... I think I already said that.XD

3. And oh well, just like what they said, Birds with the same feather flock together so of course she's my dear friend. The V part of the JMVECK society.

2. She's very close to her family.

1. And she just turned 24 today.

So! In behalf of the moderator, followers and readers of this site (all together now)

♪♪♪HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!♪♪♪

May your heart truly find what you truly desire for your self, your family, your career and most especially for your heart.^_^

Happy Birthday again Pards. Mwah. love yah!

-Pards

told yah she's pretty.XD

and moody

and jolens look-alike

and loves green.^_^

Pards and Pards.

Now that it's all said and done T_T it's time to wrap things up. After the concert a lot of my friends and some curios lot asked if I got to get my money's worth and of course the obvious answer to that is YES.

Seeing Kris in person is enough reason for me. Seeing him perform live and sing songs that I only got to see him perform before on TV is more than enough reason as well. Not to mention he got to sing my favorite tracks from his album.

Well if there are some things I can complain or left me disappointed, that would be: 1) I was unable to have a photo-op with him. 2) I was unable to have him sign my copy of his record. and 3) he did not sing some songs I was hoping he would like To Make You Feel my Love, Bright Lights, Baby One more Time, and Send me all Your Angels. But I guess those are too much to ask for as of the moment.

I have to go back and borrow Sir Jimm's words that this is something I'd always remember. True. I will always do. That in the night of February 05, 2010, one of my dreams became a reality.

he pronounces Cebu as "Say-boo". lol.

How can you be so buttonless?=p

YEAH!!!

Ain't No Sunshine now that you are gone. T_T

The concert-goers. We definitely enjoyed the night.^_^

So here it is, if this is boxing, we had finally reached the Main Event: It's Kris Allen's time.^_^

I don't know how to describe it but as a fan the anticipation just seemed too much that it tends to get scary at times thinking that what if things will turn out as a major disappointment? After Jabbawockeez was finished with their part of the concert, the stage have to be set up for Kris' turn and the hosts tried to entertain the crowd. But maybe the night had been too long already and the crowd had waited too long as well that the hosts are starting to get in our nerves and so the crowd just started chanting his name: KRIS!

And he finally step in to the stage.

Here's the setlist of his performance:

1. Heartless/Gangsta's Paradise Medley - What a great way to start! I've always considered Heartless as his winning piece when he was still in AI. This song sealed his title. And hearing him sing this song live is such a dream come true. The intro was so soulful and he sang it with angst as usual and he even mixed Gangsta's Paradise in between. Perfect!

2. Can’t Stay Away - When Kris started singing this I was on my feet! He is definitely singing songs from his album! And yah, I know his album by heart. =p I think I was the only one singing along when he sang this. lol. kidding. I was unable to get a video of this song though. This was written by Kris himself and he definitely exhibits much swagger in this song.

3. Before We Come Undone - This is one of my most favorite songs from his album and I guess this is going to be his next single and of course still written by Kris. It's starting to pick up air time here in some of the radio stations in the city. Everytime I hear this song I'm thinking of a SWAT team entering a building. Might be because of the line "Can we put our weapons down". lol. But no, this has nothing to do with war or police raids. It's about a guy asking whether he'll get answers to his questions about whether he and his lover will survive their ailing relationship.

4. The Truth - Another one of my favorite (yah you can roll your eyeballs thinking that all are my favorites but that's just the truth =p ). But this is one of the saddest song from the album. Favorite Part: Trying to be perfect trying not to let you down. Honesty is honestly the hardest thing for me right now. He put down his guitar while singing this. Very heartfelt.

5. Man in the Mirror - from Boyce Avenue to Jabbawockeez they all did a certain song for MJ and Kris had Man in the Mirror. FYI: this is the song that he sang before he was included for AI Top 13. The crowd was really crazy and we were singing along especially the "Change"-part. lol. And it's also great that he had it in acoustic. LSS.

6. Written All Over My Face - this was written by Danny O’Donoghue and Mark Sheehan. If you don't know them they are members of The Script. And knowing the Script that will involve a little er---tounge twister. I mean it's a little "wordy". But just ask me to sing it, I can!=p

7. Red Guitar - This is a song he had written for his wife even before he entered Idol. Such a sweet thing! I mean for someone to compose a song just for you? I love the intensity of the drums and guitar especially the last part of the song. Kris definitely knows how to play that thing.

8. Is It Over - Knowing Kris' album by heart =p I definitely know if he would alter a tune or re-arrange a certain part of the song and I love what he did to this song. This is one of the ballads from the album and definitely heart-breaking. A definitely much vocally confident Kris especially that "Taaaaaake your time!"-part. Didn't expect that. And he even added some lines: "that you don’t love me any more". Whew. That makes it extra special.

9. Falling Slowly/With or Without you Medley - Falling Slowly is another song he rendered during his idol days and Simon even said that he was brilliant that night! I've always love this song especially its intro: "I don't know you but I want you all the more for that". So-oh-relateable. And was surprise when all of the sudden I was hearing different lyrics then I realized that's a line from the song With or Without you from U2! great medley as usual!

10. Alright With Me - This part is crazy. This song is very catchy. The "YEAH"-part. And Kris went down to have the crowd participate! And I went nuts over this when he went down from the stage. I mean he was there like a feet from where I was standing! Surrounded by security of course. -_- He's sweat all over. lol. And how can you be so buttonless?=p

11. Live Like We’re Dying - My camera died as well in this part. Was only able to video half of this song and then my cam ran out of memory. Anyway, I'm pretty sure we are very much familiar with this song after all this had gained a lot of air-time here in the country and been in the Billboard for months now and it was #1 in digital downloads for weeks.

12. Ain’t No Sunshine - ENCORE. lol. I am spelling it right now. haha. The crowd thought the LLWD was the last song for the night but when Kris went backstage and somebody put up a piano in the stage I knew he's going to sing this song! This is one of the best song he sang back then and I am surprise again that he re-arranged the song. And by the way I wrote encore cause the first time he sang the song the microphone was failing that he sounds like he is having hiccups due to the microphone turning off and on. lol. But he was such a professional he knows what to do to remedy it.

13. Come Together - Beatles! Anyone? I was hoping he would sang Hey Jude since I know he is Beatles fan and he usually sings a song from them for his every performance. But Come Together is good. Reminds me of Danny Gokey.=p OK. I'll behave. Kris definitely Rocks!

Anyway here's a clip when he sang Red Guitar. The last part is crazy.

Up until now I am still having a hard time memorizing what's the right spelling of "Jabbawockeez". lol. Did you know that I have to keep on checking my previous posts just to be sure I am spelling it correctly? haha. So starting now let's use JBWKZ for the blogger's convenience =p. Kidding. They definitely deserved to be called by their real name. And beside what's the use of the "copy and paste" option? XD

But yeah the Jabbawockeez! I've seen a lot of good dancers but these guys are great! I mean one thing noticeable about this group is that they dance as a group. Yeah maybe their masks definitely plays a vital role cause it's really hard to compare one dancer from the other but they move such in unison that you'd watch them as a group rather than individually. All are great dancers and they will not be hailed as America's best dance crew for no reason at all. And what's even amazing is that most of them are Filipinos. COOL!!!

Last press conference one journalist said that it's a shame that they have to wear those masks cause they are all good-looking! And I have to agree with that too!^_^ And we'll get to watch them in ASAP for the next 2 months regularly. COOL! But watching them live was definitely a killer.

You got to see it to believe.

hehe. nag-ocho-ocho rin ang Jabbawockeez. =p

Best Robotic Dance I've ever seen

This guy is wicked! Still doing some head spin even though the music is already over!!!

Jabbawockeez unmasked.

Anyway, here's the video of their opening act. Manong Security was KJ. No videos raw, just pictures. -_-

Geez. I'm pretty tired. I was in the middle of uploading some videos on youtube when all of the sudden the power went out and yah the computer I was using was not hooked up to any UPS at all so there go my 1 hour upload time. sheesh. Had to start all over again when the lights finally came up.

Sorry about the ranting. Suppose to start with this part 2 of my after-concert-report but was a little pissed off. What's even more annoying is that there's really no one I can blame. Oh cut it out. Let's get this started.

So finally we got our first performer: Boyce Avenue or the Manzano brothers namely:

Alejandro

Fabian

and Daniel

Ever since I heard their medley of the song No One/Tattoo, I immediately liked this band. And it was also nice to hear them performing their original compositions. I'm glad they get to perform 2 of my favorite songs: Wonder Wall and their very own Find Me. And not to mention that all of them are good looking as well most especially Fabian. His smile can melt your heart. lol.

FABIANO!!!♥♥♥

Anyway, here's their performance of the song Wonder Wall.

Wow as in wow. Still can't believe that Kris Allen's concert is finally over. T_T Encore please! ENCORE! But wait, I must not forget about Boyce Avenue and Jabbawockeez as well. They are all great performers/entertainers. More than 3 hours of jam-pack concert. And I'm happy I get to have a closer look of the concert. One word: Sulit.

OK. So I'm going to break this out in to 5 parts (as usual my favorite number). So here's the first part: Introduction

Haha. Yah, this is like a home-reading report or let's say an after-concert-report then. One blog entry for introduction? Crazy. lol.

But anyway, finally the wait was over last night. The Musicfest brought by V-channel and Fearless Productions was a blast! It's really wicked! And I am not saying this cause I am a super-fan of Kris. I have to give credit to Boyce Avenue and Jabbawockeez as well. Wait, isn't this suppose to be an intro? Seems like I am wrapping things up. haha.

But yeah, I came on time. Waited for like 20 minutes before the concert proper started. I was sitting in the VIP section, 11th row, seat#1. I was alone although I do have officemates who went to the concert too. My officemates were not as crazy as I am to spend 5 grand for a concert ticket.=p I was surrounded by english-speaking-teenagers who totally sabotaged my videos. I mean after the concert when I replayed the videos I took from the musicfest I could hear them singing along off-key which is pretty annoying but pretty hilarious in a way as well. haha. Can't blame them though. They are just there to enjoy, just like me.

So the stage was set.

the hosts got ready.

And I was very much ready as well.

to be continued...

It's pretty crazy. Just when I thought that I have to wait till Friday before I'd officially get to see Kris first time in person an opportunity knocked before that. I attended his press conference just this afternoon at SM North Wing Atrium. And it was Kick Awesome! And yeah, he is literally cute. As in small = cute. haha.

I went there ahead of schedule of course. With no passes and privileges unlike the press (I wish I am part of the media!), I had to be early to find a good seat and a good view. I was standing in the railing looking detected, pathetic and tired (I still came from work the previous night and press conference started around quarter to 2 in the afternoon! still no sleep, no rest for the wicked!) So most likely that's the reason why an event organizer just approached me and gave me a pass with out giving any reason why of all viewers it was me. =p

Cool!

So I was allowed to go inside (not that close enough though like the press). ASA! haha. I think that was too much to ask for. But all tiresomeness were all swept away the moment I get to see them: Jabbawockeez, Boyce Avenue, and of course Kris Allen. Then the Q&A portion started.

I will not talk about it. Just try watching V Channel or GMA news for more info. But just very much elated and everything still feels surreal about the entire experience. Just imagine what might happen tomorrow night.^_^

Oh well, the wait is finally over.

wished I was one of the press so I was able to see Kris and the others better. But er---I have a crush on this photographer. hehe. cute.=p

Presscon hosts from V-channel.


Jabbawockeez

Boyce Avenue

Kris Allen and his band.

OMG. as in Major OMG!

He is finally here. As in, in the Philippines!!!!

And can't believe he was at the Eat Bulaga show today. I am not a kapuso but whatever.

****Screams!!!!****

Just two more nights!!!

hayyyy....can't wait. can't wait. can't hard wait.

See yah!^_^

Kris and his band presscon at Eastwood

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

It's the first day of February. Yah. obviously. And I mentioned that too in my previous blog. And yah, this is obviously my 2nd blog for the day.

It's still my rest day. It's a new day. New month. New hair. lol. I really can't think of another introduction. =p

But yah, I had myself pampered for some hair treatment. Someone got to stop me! I'm becoming to be a spend-thrift these past few days!

But nah, nothing much had changed actually from my look. It's only for the sake of smoothness, glossiness and luster of the hair and all. Nothing grand. I was at first planning to have my hair colored but I chickened out in the end. I realized I am still not that adventurous enough to have my hair dyed. Though you might be wondering why last Christmas party my hair was colored. I used a washable hair-color that night so it's very much temporary. So I think I'd leave my hair black for now.

oooppsss...blurry.^_^

wahehe

Oh well, at least tomorrow I'd finally be back to work. Got a valid reason to be busy, busy, busy. I really got to stop this spending habit of mine. Errrr----Ok last on the list will be for Kris Allen's concert outfit. After that I'd place my ATM card in isolation.

Boredom comes with a price = Such a bad habit.

First day of February. Time flies really fast. And of course it's officially the start of love month. Valentines is just around the corner --- literally.

Try going to the mall. You'd see all the chocolates piled up already. Balloons, stuff-toys, greeting cards and all the usual stuffs normally being use as gifts during this season are now all up for grabs. But it's still early for me talk about Valentines day. Got to wait for another 13 days before that officially happens.

13.

My most favorite chapter from the Bible comes from the 13th chapter of the Book of Corinthians. Most-likely you're familiar with that as well after all it's quite one of most love verses since it gives a detailed description/definition of what love is all about. Love in the context of the Bible.

I was just reminded by that passage cause it was the 2nd reading from yesterday's Eucharistic mass. And that reminded me of a scene from the movie A Walk to Remember. Just timely. I won't elaborate on that for now. But yeah, this passage is just timely for this season.

1 Corinthians 13

Love

1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.

11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we seebut a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

I was looking for love's definition. And He had given me the answer.

Now who can say 13 is not a good number?