Hammered by Thor

I'm not a movie buff - y'know, one who will watch each and every new movie that screens.  But I do know a good film when I see one... most of the time. Hehe! The trailer got me so much interested in Thor that I was looking forward to watching it but didn't have the time.  Until a week ago, that is.

The characters were typical roles seen in so many great movies but which you never get tired of -- like the relationship between the powerful & loving father misunderstood by the arrogant and stubborn son, the jealous & greedy half-brother, and loyal friends willing to give their lives for you.  Chris Hemsworth was so perfect as Thor.  He was so natural in playing the character of the arrogant, stubborn god.  And Anthony Hopkins, without further elaboration, was regal and mighty (as always) as Odin, Thor's father.

The film is more than just your ordinary action-drama-fantasy movie.  It tells of the bond & value of true friendships & love, of a father's unconditional love and pride for a son, and that greediness and evil will never triumph no matter what. 

Nicely done! Visual effects were superb especially in the Asgard realm. 

Snickers Peanut Butter... Squared!

( source: www.igossip.com )

I just love SNICKERS!   I grew up thinking that the best chocolates there are are Snickers and M&M's... I still do.  From the classic nougat + caramel + peanuts + milk chocolate, they now have variations such as almonds + peanuts & dark chocolate coating (instead of the usual milk chocolate) in one rich tasting, yummy bar.

And now comes Snickers Peanut Butter, too!  Nougat + Peanut + Caramel + Peanut Butter + Milk Chocolate... and with a cute, bite-size square shape to boot!  Isn't that just great?!!!

Another reason for me to love Snickers all the more...

Love x Hurt

Love 'til it hurts.

And when it hurts,

Love some more.

And when it hurts some more,

Love even more.

And when it hurts even more,

Love 'til it hurts no more.

MikeyBustos... Hey there, Spider!

I <3 Mikey Bustos, the Filipino-Canadian responsible for the viral "Filipino Accent Tutorial" that has been posted, shared, and re-shared in Facebook a couple of months ago!  I came across his video in FB and have watched it for I don't know how many times (and still laugh like hell each time!).  He is quite a character!  I find him so funny, witty, and sincere; and his eyes... they say it all.  I greatly admire that he has not lost his "Filipino-ness" despite being born in another country (Kudos to his parents!).  It seems he is more Filipino than most Filipinos (no offense meant, just objective observation).

Mikey truly is an inspiration!  He is so transparent in his messages -- his songs, his videos, Facebook posts, and tweets.  I can't even put into words how this guy has inspired me to become more grounded with my identity as a Filipino.  I'm just happy I came across his videos in Youtube... everything just comes from the heart.    

My favorite song...



I just love the song "Grenade."



My all-time favorite.



Know more about Mikey Bustos -
Official Website:  www.mikeybustos.ca
Youtube channel:  MikeyBustosVideos
Facebook:  Mikey Bustos Fan Page

Follow him on Twitter: @MikeyBustos

3x3x3m of Comfy Living Space!

This is one small, albeit functional home!  I can live here!  Seriously!

(source: www.cubeproject.org.uk)

Called the Cube Project, it is a compact, eco-friendly home fit for a bachelor or bachelorette.

Crammed into a meager space is a receiving/living room area (with provisional space for a washing machine), toilet & bath, kitchen, and a bed.  It is a fully functional house squeezed into a 3 x 3 x 3 meter structure.

(source: www.cubeproject.org.uk)

With this new architecture, you need not own a big lot to build a modest house.  And by using solar panels, not only is it a space-saver, it's an energy-saver as well.



A tour of the Cube from Mike Page on Vimeo.

Take a virtual tour of this innovative home - 360-degree Virtual Tour.

Know more about it: www.cubeproject.org.uk

3 Idiots... Hilarious!

 

3 IDIOTS:  This movie made me laugh BIGTIME!!! Watched it alone and I really felt stupid laughing like crazy by myself.

But more than being funny, the film was a breather from the usual comic banter of most comedy films.  It offered more than that...

As wildly hilarious and entertaining as it was, one will learn a thing or two about creativity, wisdom, and the intrinsic values a person should have to achieve their life's goals.  It presents insightful life lessons in amusing ways, as well as the meaning and value of true friendship.  The movie is also about persistence, righteousness, helpfulness, and selflessness.  That intelligence and the constant hunger for learning & excellence, coupled with these values, can reap great successes and rewards; and when handled wrongly, can be your greatest failure in life. 

Flying Without Wings

I'm not a Westlife fan but I’ve been listening to their songs lately and am pleasantly surprised that they have really good ones.  And one that I really liked, loved actually, is the song “Flying Without Wings” (circa 2009, I think).  When I first heard it, I was smiling to myself, speechless... an avalanche of thoughts running through my head.  The lyrics are just so meaningful; the message, very profound.

It's a song meant for that one person you value the most in life, someone you can’t live without, so to speak.  Cliche as it may sound, it’s about finding that one person or thing that would make your life complete.  Not everybody gets to do that in a lifetime, don’t you think?  Too bad the music video failed to capture that very essence.  I’m including the lyrics and MV here, you be the judge.

Everybody's looking for that something
One thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be

Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings

Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You'll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry

You'll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much that means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings

So, impossible as they may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
'Coz who's to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete

Well, for me it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say I love you
In any given time or place

It's the little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine
And it's like flying without wings
‘Cause you're my special thing
I'm flying without wings

And you're the place my life begins
And you'll be where it ends
I'm flying without wings
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings