Senti Saturdays Vol 1: Popcorn & Tissue (Movies to watch when you need a good cry)


Have you ever had one of those days where you feel so down you want to cry, but you can't shed a tear? You try to picture yourself in a horrible situation to point where you imagine a loved one dying (Morbid, I know. But you can't deny it). This is how I felt today. I wasn't able to sleep well last night and today was just one of those days. I was home alone, my friends could not be reached, so I figured, maybe watching sappy films would make me cry. And it did.

Here's the list of the movies I watched today:
 (WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS)
  • What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

This amazing film centers on family, self-awareness, and love. Gilbert Grape carries the responsibility in taking care of his autistic brother, Arnie, and his over-weight mother. Gilbert then meets and falls in love with Becky, a free-spirited woman, that changed his views on life. I could somehow relate to this film since I have an autistic brother. Seeing Arnie's gestures, and his speech reminds me so much of him. I am also deeply moved by Gilbert's tenderness and love for his brother and mother. (Talk about major turn on!) However, he needs to decide whether he's going to spend the rest of his life with this responsibility or to start a new life on his own. I actually cried to the part where Arnie was trying to wake up his mother from sleep. Oh the poor innocent boy's heart, being crashed into a million pieces. I CAN'T. I JUST CAN'T.

  • Up
Who says animated films can't make your eyes wet? I know a handful of animated films that made me cry but this film probably hit me the most. Up is just not just about balloons, cute little kids, and dogs, but something beyond the film's quirkyness.

  • The Fault in Our Stars
Don't deny it; It made you cry, too. Now, cry with me some more. (*sniffs*)
  • Dear John

    • In the span of two weeks, John Tyree, a soldier, and Savannah Curtis, a college student, falls in love with each other. You might be thinking: It's just another Nicholas Sparks love story. Blah blah blah already predictable that the guy gets the girl. But it's not their love story I cried for. I shit you not. I actually cried for the relationship between John and his father. Go figure.

  • Miracle in Cell No. 7

  A Korean film that circulates between a mentally-impaired father and his daughter. They lived a peaceful life until one day he was accused of murder and was therefore sent to jail. DAJSKFHASDLK I CAN'T EVEN DESCRIBE MY FEELS FOR THIS MOVIE. I think I've used two rolls of tissue on one sitting while watching it. If you're up for a major, major feels-trip then this might be the movie you're looking for.


The massive weight on my chest is now gone and boy does it feel good to have a good cry or two. Guess that sums up my day. Hope this list helps. Have a great week guys!

The Happy List No. 2




  • School starts on Monday!
  • Writing on my journal again.
  • Kwentuhan with my dad about his chickboy days.
  • Our new apartment. It may not be much, but I'm more happy than relieved to be out of 6th Avenue.
  • 6 people. 10 Seasons. 1 show. F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
  • Taking and picking up my brother from school.
  • Marshmallows.
  • Pineapples. Never, ever forget pineapples.
  • Libraries.
  • New school/office supplies.
  • Second-hand book shops. Truly heaven sent.
  • Staying up, binge-watching movies and TV shows until the wee hours of the morning and waking up in the late afternoon. Livin' the life!
  • New found videogames
  • Second chances. :)
Spread the good vibes, guys. <3

Thursday Tunes No. 1: Gray Skies & Coffee




Don't you just love the cold weather? It makes you want to grab a cup of Joe or tea and read a good book. It's also the perfect weather to take long naps in afternoon (avoiding responsibilities because screw it! I'm still on vacation).
Only a few days left before school starts and I want to make the most out of my remaining time to just lay back and chill.

I mentioned this on my previous post, and I first played it at a high school friend's house some weeks ago while me and my other high school buds were doing some catching up. It was raining outside, the house was cool and somewhat at peace so I figured, how about some good music to match up the mood and some reminiscing?

  • Hozier // Cherry Wine
  • Jeff Buckley // Hallelujah
  • Iron & Wine // Flightless Bird, American Mouth
  • Beirut // The Riptide
  • Willamette Stone // Heart Like Yours
  • Into It. Over It. // Anchor
  • The Story So Far // Clairvoyant
  • The Paper Kites // Bloom
  • Roo Panes // Tiger Striped Sky
  • Vance Joy // Georgia On My Mind
  • Jose Gonzales // Heartbeats
  • Lo-Fang // When We're Fire (Cello Version)
  • Birdy // Not About Angels
  • OK Sweetheart // We've Got Love

I think it's kinda short for a playlist, but I might add more songs to it when I have the time.

Have a great week, guys. Enjoy :)

The Sunday Currently No. 6




Hi, hello. (Will/is anyone even read/reading my blog? Lol.)
The past two months have been an emotional rollercoaster. Me and my family left my grandma's place and are currently settling in an apartment 3 Avenues away. We're free at last! I've been waiting to get our own place and be out of my grandma's hair(?) (pun intended).
My break's pretty much uneventful. The pool party with my high school friends,


and moving out are the only highlights of it.

Enough of chit-chat. Let's just save it for the following posts (I swear to update as much as I could).


CURRENTLY

R E A D I N G - Holes by Louis Sachan. Another book sale gem. I discovered this book from my boyfriend as his Book vs. Movie review for our English Class. I might make my own review on Goodreads within this week.
W R I T I N G - this blog post and a story an script for my sister's group project. I have to come up with 18 characters, and a 8-page long script (Font size 10) which is due tomorrow. No big deal. I'll finish this before 5. :----)
L I S T E N I N G to my "Gray Skies & Coffee" Playlist
T H I N K I N G about names for the characters. So hard to come up with such good ones (or is it just me?)!
S M E L L I N G - My hot choco! The heat from the previous months is definitely gone.
W I S H I N G - I had more time to train/work, and a stable internet connection. I've been planning to work during the break at as an Online Tutor, but my internet sucks and I haven't got the time because of the turn of events during the past few months.
H O P I N G - for a better semester. The last semester's been a huge disappointment. I really hope to improve this time.
W E A R I N G - my polka-dot jammies and shirt (they're not even matching huhu)
L O V I N G - our new apartment! It's like the smaller version of our apartment back in Tarlac - tiny, but ironically spacious.
W A N T I N G - to go on an adventure outside Manila. My one last outing before school starts.
N E E D I N G - to go to COMELEC and NBI to work on my papers. The only practical goals I've listed for when I turn 18.
F E E L I N G - confused. It's been months since I've felt certainty.
C L I C K I N G - through some socio-political blog posts. I've finally found the gold mine!

I just realized how I could update my life with this blog-link. Thanks a bunch to Ate Camie!

Freewriting bullshit no. (i forgot to keep track)

Thing is, I've only have 2 weeks left to accomplish all my requirements and exams, and I have no idea how to balance everything. I'm never good at time management. (And wow, you still managed to make this blog post. Kudos to you, Aj!)

I haven't written or read any book in months, or should I say, I haven't been doing anything practical and productive since god knows when. And here I am forcing my brain to get its shit together. I forgot where the Academic to Vacation Mode Switch is.

My mind's wandering off somewhere. Already transcending in to the pleasures of Dry-Season Break. I need the Beach, the all-nighters with my girlfriends, the FUN without having to worry about anything!

Welp, it's almost 11 and I better finish my speech draft for English.

Wish me luck and pray for my good soul. T ^ T

The Sunday Currently No. 5


Is it needed that I post every week? I suck at being consistent and being organized. Guess I need more training in Time Management.

C U R R E N T L Y:
R E A D I N G news about the Papal Visit in UST.
W R I T I N G this post, and my next post. (hehe, for the sake of the update)
L I S T E N I N G to the Dookie album by Green Day.
T H I N K I N G about the pending homework I left untouched in my bag.
S M E L L I N G what's left of the rain by the pavements.
W I S H I N G I could get myself together. I am in need of stitches and patches.
H O P I N G  for my 18th celebration to be a blast. 
W E A R I N G  a brown shirt, brown leggings and my favorite plaid shirt.
L O V I  N G how I could stand my grandmother's and my mother's nagging and early morning sermons.
W A N T I N G to play the Sims 4, but the internet's crappy and it might take me days to download.
N E E D I N G finish my schoolwork, practice the choice piece for Himig and to call my boyfriend. Hehehe.
F E E L I N G content.
C L I C K I N G (or rather scrolling) through an artist's instagram profile.

New Year Post!



While people get all giddy and excited whenever new year comes, I feel nothing special. To me, it's just another ordinary day - a continuation of the day before, which is last year. The "New Year, New Me", and New Year's Resolutions do not apply to me anymore. Why use a holiday as an excuse to get off your ass and start working? Besides, every day is a new day, a new chance to make things better. Because most of the time, promises made or items on your resolutions wish would just last for weeks or months - they'd be left out on one corner: dusty, unfinished, waiting for another year to end until they are made promises again. So for me it's best not to plan for the long run (for the whole year), but put action to it as immediate as possible. Grab chances and never let them go. Let spontaneity lead you throughout this year. I swear, it will all be worth it. ;)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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