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Book Review: Married by Morning - Lisa Kleypas

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Oh good god can I just embrace Lisa Kleypas for this fantastic book she had written?

Finally after a long wait Leo and Cat story is published. Hallelujah. From the very first time that Leo and Cat had their first bickering, I knew this two would made a very good couple. Lisa was able to shape their story perfectly in the books that came.

In the Married by Morning Leo and Cat relationship developed from constant bickering to falling in love. Leo and Cat's story was so romantic I keep on giggling to myself. Reading their story made me fall hard for Leo and wished that I have a Leo of my own. God, Leo was just perfect. He was utterly, undeniably romantic.

As for Cat, Cat remained true to her character in the previous books. Her history was just a bit flimsy, though. lol. I was expecting something heavy but it can be overlook. :)

All in all, it was perfect (I just wish that Cat's history was a bit different, something that would make an impact in Leo and Cat's love story. That's just me though. lol). Lisa did a very great job in this one.

PS: Reading Beatrix' story made me want to want it so badly. I can't wait

rating: 5/5

book of love

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dearest love, I'll read to you anytime
♥

of love

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I am love about to explode. 



Everyone has a different definition of what love is. How we describe it. How we understood it. I have searched in dictionary. com how they define what love is. According to their website, love is: 

1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
2. a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend....

Honestly, I couldn't define what love is. I used to wonder if you are crushing on someone does that mean you love the person? If you desire someone does that mean you love him? When you care about someone does that mean you love them? When you want this person to be just around all the time does that mean you love them? Or you are just merely fond of them?

sniff

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"Welcome to the real world. It sucks. You're gonna love it!" - Monica Geller

How many times I have read this quote? I don't know if I should take it sarcastically. Does the real world really sucks? And will I really love it? I sure hope that I will do. But for now, I don't know. I am so unsure of what will come as I am about to take this another new chapter of my life. 

This feeling reminded me of my first day back when I was a kid. I used to cry when my nanny would leave me in school because I am so unsure of the people around me. I am afraid. I don't know what surrounds me. Seeing my nanny makes me feel relieved that someone familiar is with me and would guarantee my safety. But things can't go on like that. I can't always have someone to protect me from the insanity and cruelness of the reality. I have to survive on my own. Fight the demons that surround me. I have to. I need to.

It feels like life has restarted for me. Like things went back to zero and what I only have are the knowledge that I have gained from 17 years of learning. The 4 years of strengthened and tested faith. The passion that drove me to top. The dedication and motivation that get me where I am standing now. Sure, I have those with me but still I am not comfortable with the unpredictability of my surrounding. I don't like the feeling of being a prey. The lamb in the midst of den of the lions. However I think everyone started here. Started in this feeling of being vulnerable. Of being a prey. 

But to think about it if those former lambs have survived. What are my chances? Damn, if they did survive. Hell I can take it by storm as well. I maybe afraid but I know I have God with me. I maybe a lamb among the lion but God will always be with me; so now, of whom shall I be afraid of?

I can do this. If others can do it then why the hell not (I can)?

okay too much inconsistency in this entry. bwahahha!

Movie review: The Blind Side

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Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who is father is and his mother is a crack head. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. - from IMDB.COM

I am deeply touched by this story. I am touched that the Touhy was so accepting that they took Big Mike despite of what is he. It is an evidence that there are still people who can accept and love us regardless of what we look like, of what past we have.

Sandra Bullock was great here. I like her straight forward attitude character. She justified her character. Quinton Aaron who played Big Mike also did a great job portraying the character.

I don't know if the movie remained true to life. The reason why I thought this way is because they seem to accept Big Mike so openly. I mean no hesitation or doubts. Lol, it's probably the cynical part of myself but if I were in Leigh Anne's part knowing that the kid had a troubled past and seem to be a distant, I would have my hesitation. However if this is indeed what really transpired then I am happy to know that there are still people exists like them.

What I liked about Big Mike's story is that he never had a grudge towards the unkindness of the world. If it was other kid they might have lost their sanity already but in his case he didn't. Also, his protectiveness is just endearing.

All in all I loved the film.

Rating: 5/5