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Showing posts with label bmm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bmm. Show all posts
Nov 4, 2014
BMM Log: October 2014
So sad, haven't read much outside of school work. No worries, though, because these books are still worth reading. In the music front, I basically stuck to my default ones. And in the movies, *sigh* not much going on there. Can't wait for Christmas break and the end of the semester.
Books
Books
Nov 3, 2014
Hear ye! Hear ye! #NoraRoberts
Nora Roberts' latest fantasy/magic book has been released. Well, it was released last October 28, I think, but since I was on hiatus, I'm just posting about this now.
You guys know I love Nora Roberts. I'm officially a fan, so I'll just simply, calmly, recommend this book to you instead of gushing about it. Blood Magick is the third book in her current series. There was some negative feedback when the first book came out as the characters seem reminiscent of her past Three Sisters Island trilogy. The circumstances of the characters are different, though, so that's fine with me. And any chance to read more of Nora Roberts fantasy books is welcome to me.
You guys know I love Nora Roberts. I'm officially a fan, so I'll just simply, calmly, recommend this book to you instead of gushing about it. Blood Magick is the third book in her current series. There was some negative feedback when the first book came out as the characters seem reminiscent of her past Three Sisters Island trilogy. The circumstances of the characters are different, though, so that's fine with me. And any chance to read more of Nora Roberts fantasy books is welcome to me.
Nov 1, 2014
Happy Halloween!
It's been a while on this blog. It's good to be back.
It's November 1 here in the Philippines, so many people in the cemeteries, so many people travelling to the provinces.
Aside from the customary cemetery visit, let me share with you my "traditions" during Halloween (some of them are so new I've only started doing them this year. *laughs*):
Watch Halloween Movies
Ah, my childhood. Every Halloween (my favorite holiday even against Christmas), I make it a point to watch at least one movie I've watched during childhood. I watched two this year:
The Halloween Tree: my absolute favorite! Halloween for me is this movie. Read the book, as well, for the full effect ;)
Oct 4, 2014
I'm Loving: Striking Truths
I believe words have power. They can hurt or heal. They can give energy where there was once none. They can give hope.
That's why I have my Quote-ivations up on this blog. They're not just for me, they're for others as well. I hope they've inspired others even for just a moment in time.
That's why when I find sites devoted to the power of words, I'm instantly hooked. Striking Truths aims to inspire, to deliver striking truths to people everyday. I suggest you check it out if you need some words of wisdom.
That's why I have my Quote-ivations up on this blog. They're not just for me, they're for others as well. I hope they've inspired others even for just a moment in time.
That's why when I find sites devoted to the power of words, I'm instantly hooked. Striking Truths aims to inspire, to deliver striking truths to people everyday. I suggest you check it out if you need some words of wisdom.
Sep 30, 2014
BMM Log: September 2014
It's the end of September, the first -ber month! Sooner or later, it'll be Christmas! But first, there's Halloween. Wheee!
September was hectic for me, to say the least. With the school semester in full swing, I had no time to read for myself; nearly all the books, the full-fledged novels, in my Book log this month were for school. Sigh. And I didn't get to watch any new movies! Que horror! (yep, I'm loving Spanish, can you tell?)
Books
See what I mean by the novels being school readings?
September was hectic for me, to say the least. With the school semester in full swing, I had no time to read for myself; nearly all the books, the full-fledged novels, in my Book log this month were for school. Sigh. And I didn't get to watch any new movies! Que horror! (yep, I'm loving Spanish, can you tell?)
Books
See what I mean by the novels being school readings?
Sep 23, 2014
Default Song: "No Good Deed" by Idina Menzel
Do you have a song that you listen to to feel like everything is alright with the (your) world? Mine's "No Good Deed" by Idina Menzel from the Broadway Musical Wicked.
Whenever I listen to it, it just centers me. I don't know why. I think it's the chant at the beginning; it's the thing that made me notice this song. And the emotion: oh God, the loss, the grief, the anger. And coupled with Idina's voice. Perfection.
What's your default feel-good/motivational/bad-ass music?
Whenever I listen to it, it just centers me. I don't know why. I think it's the chant at the beginning; it's the thing that made me notice this song. And the emotion: oh God, the loss, the grief, the anger. And coupled with Idina's voice. Perfection.
What's your default feel-good/motivational/bad-ass music?
Sep 7, 2014
August 2014 BMM Log
Helloooo! I’m back! Last month was the first month of the school year so it was pretty hectic trying to get used to routine (more on that maybe in another post).
Also, A lot of my upcoming BMM Logs would have school readings so be warned :)
Anyhoo, last August was more on the movies side, especially animes (side note, Kawaii Manila 2 was yesterday but I didn’t get to go because #busy -_-” Oh well, there’s always next year, right?). Let’s get on with the log.
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Books
Haikyuu Manga. The manga is still on-going but the anime’s about to finish soon. I think I’ll have a post coming up on why this anime is worth watching. Long story short, I love it, especially the manga’s training camp arc (after the Aoba Josai arc). Definitely watch it for inspiration not just in volleyball but in life and determination.
Jun 2, 2014
May 2014 BMM Log
Not much going in in this month’s log. I’m gonna post it anyway.
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Books
photo from Goodreads
“How the Best Leaders Lead" by Brian Tracy. I got this as a gift for someone else but I read it anyway. Worthy read even for non-business or managerial people.
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Jun 1, 2014
April 2014 BMM Log
One month late but who cares?
Here’s the BMM’s (books, movies, music) that I read, watched, listened to, and liked last April 2014.
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(all photos from Wikipedia, videos to their respective owners)
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Books
”The Witches" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl. I make it a point to read at least one work from different genres. I’m currently on a children’s stories streak. My other authors-to-read from other genres are Ray Bradbury, HP Lovecraft, and Stephen King.
May 31, 2014
Mar 31, 2014
BMM Log: My March 2014 Books, Movies, and Music Favorites
(all photos from Amazon.com, videos to their respective owners)
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BOOKS I’ve Read
She’s Dating the Gangster. I read this because I’m such a #KathNiel fan (see more below). There are some scenes I don’t agree with, but still - can’t wait for the movie!
. I read this because I’m such a #KathNiel fan (see more below). There are some scenes I don’t agree with, but still - can’t wait for the movie! Mar 29, 2014
I wanna read this book!
After her mother died, Glory retreated into herself and her music. Her single father raised her as a piano prodigy, with a rigid schedule and the goal of playing sold-out shows across the globe. Now, as a teenager, Glory has disappeared. As we flash back to the events leading up to her disappearance, we see a girl on the precipice of disaster. Brilliant and lonely, Glory is drawn to an artistic new boy, Frank, who moves in next door. The farther she falls, the deeper she spirals into madness. Before long, Glory is unable to play anything but the song “Chopsticks.”
But nothing is what it seems, and Glory’s reality is not reality at all. In this stunningly moving novel told in photographs, pictures, and words, it’s up to the reader to decide what is real, what is imagined, and what has been madness all along….
But nothing is what it seems, and Glory’s reality is not reality at all. In this stunningly moving novel told in photographs, pictures, and words, it’s up to the reader to decide what is real, what is imagined, and what has been madness all along….
(photo and info from Amazon.com)
Mar 1, 2014
Feb 7, 2014
Dec 17, 2013
I'm Loving: Frozen
Going crazy over Disney’s “Frozen”. Great story, FANTASTIC soundtrack. Aside from “Let It Go,” also check out “For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)" and "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?”.
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