Another one.

From Jax. All-tme favourites. You can narrow it down to 3 if you wish.

1. What is your all-time favourite movie?
Amadeus

What an interesting, colourful and sad life Mozart had. You feel for him as he goes through a very tumultuous journey, and his eventual fall from grace. A very golden, but tragic life in the end. One of my favourite composers.

2. What is your all-time favourite book?
The Lord of the Rings

This is the first book ever that I could just not put down. It helped that I saw The Fellowship of the Ring in the theatres first, so when I started reading the books, I could picture the characters and places in my head as I was reading it, and it made for a really enjoyable reading experience. Good triumphing over evil is always a good storyline. It doesn’t hurt that it has amazing fantastical characters in it, but ones that you can relate to. I read all 3 books in 5 days, that’s how much I loved it.

3. What is your all-time favourite song?
The Way You Look Tonight

It doesn’t matter who sang it, since it’s been sung so many times by a number of different artists. It’s just the song itself that I really like. I don’t really have an all-time favourite song, because I love songs, I love music, and it’s ridiculous to narrow it down to just one. But this song is just heart-warming, and lovely, and makes you want to fall in love, over and over again. It’s simple, the melody is simple, the words just melt your heart. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if the love of your life sings this to you?

4. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you go?
London, England, U.K.

As if this was a surprise! I don’t know why I’m so fascinated with the U.K. I just am. I would love to eventually live and settle there, even retire there! I think it’s just a fabulous place, and it’s a hop, skip and a jump from Paris!

5. What would you rather be doing right now?

At this moment, sleeping. Or maybe watching a movie (e.g. Superman Returns - doesn’t Brandon Routh resemble Christopher Reeve a whole lot? It’s uncanny.). Perhaps, at Starbucks or Borders, reading a book and drinking coffee. Ahhh…

Saturday nothingness.

I woke up this morning with a massive headache. I don't know why, I slept early (earlier than usual) last night. Perhaps I'm not used to sleeping early. haha Strange. I still feel some tension in my head, but it's not bad as it was when I woke up. Slow day at work, just exams going on. Fairly quiet which is unusual, especially on a Saturday. I've finished drinking my MMM (Marble Mocha Machiatto), but I'm still sleepy. I'm going to take a long nap when I get home. Can't wait until next weekend! I'll be off to Santa Maria, singin' it up with Papuri. Not exactly a holiday, but it's OK, just needed to get away from Los Angeles for a bit.

Saw The Lake House last Thursday with the Papuri girlies. Awww… it's a sweet movie. If you want to experience that feeling of falling in love for the first time, all over again, I recommend you watch this movie. The movie is slow-paced, but engaging. Keanu and Sandra have great chemistry on-screen. Bring tissue though. There are a couple of moments when you may need it.

Survey.

1. FIRST NAME? Aura
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, my maternal grandmother (Aurelia)
3. QUESTION NUMBER 3, WHERE ARE YOU???? I’m sitting in front of a computer.
4. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Thursday night, watching The Lake House
5. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Most of the time. I used to like it better when I was in highschool.
6. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Turkey Ham
7. KIDS? None, yet. Would like to have 2.
8. WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yeah, I think so. I’m pretty chill. I’m not high-maintenance, I don’t think… hehe
9. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Yes, 2. This online one, and an actual journal.
10. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Sometimes, but obviously joking.
11. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes, I do.
12. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes, I believe I would. It would have to be in Wellington, NZ though.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Raisin Crunch
14. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No.
15. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? I think so, emotionally and physically.
16. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Haagen Dazs’ Vanilla Swiss Almond or Dulce de Leche
17. SHOE SIZE? 6.5 or 7
18. RED OR PINK? Both
19. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Gosh, too many to list.
20. WHO DO YOU MISS MOST? My dad.
21. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Doesn’t matter.
22. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I’m wearing blue denim jeans, and black flip-flops
23. LAST THING YOU ATE? Honey Bourbon Chicken sub from Quiznos - yum!
24. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? “Flying High in the Sky” by Digable Planets
25. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? I’m feeling a bit pink today, or maybe purple
26. FAVORITE SMELL? newborn babies.
27. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? A parent of one of the students here at work.
28. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Eyes and smile.
29. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? No one sent this, I just found it on a random blog.
30. FAVORITE DRINK? Currently? MMM (Marble Mocha Machiatto) from Starbucks
31. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Basketball, Tennis, American Football (only when I watch with the cousins - USC Trojans), and lately Soccer (a.k.a. the “real” football - LOL - World Cup babee! Go England! hehe).
32. HAIR COLOR? Back to black.
33. EYE COLOR? Brown
34. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes, I do.
35. FAVORITE FOOD? Besides Filipino - Thai, Japanese, and Italian.
36. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? dark blue
38. HUGS OR KISSES? Both
39. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? None at the moment
40. WHAT”S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Mickey Mouse (how appropo).
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Celebrity Poker Showdown
42. FAVORITE SOUNDS? anything musical and a baby’s laughter
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? The Beatles, of course.
44. THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Home being Los Angeles, it would be Toronto (my hometown)
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Nothing special, just singing. I can draw a little, and crochet when I’m not lazy.
46. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 2/11/75 at a hospital in Pasay City, Manila, PHILIPPINES.

Day off and bowling.

I decided to take the day off yesterday. I've been working 6 days straight for the past 3 weeks, and yesterday I just couldn't do it anymore. I just needed a break. I called my boss and asked her if I could take the day off, and she said OK. I ended up staying home and tried installing AOL on my computer, but for some reason, it's not finding my modem. I don't know, I give up. Anyway, I went bowling with my Bible study group last night, and bowled 2 really good games. The first game, I had the 2nd highest score (next to Conan - grrr… LOL), and for the last game, I had the 3rd highest score. Out of 8 people, that's not too bad eh? Although, this kid in the next lane totally showed us up - he bowled 6 strikes in a row, for his last few frames. Man, I think that kid was a pro. haha My little niece Nevaeh bowled her little heart out as well. But towards the end of the night, she was getting really tired, and was mad that mom won't let her have popcorn. Poor thing. Most of us headed to Starbucks, Jer taught us some Mandarin, and we chatted 'til 12:30am, then called it a night. That was quite fun. I ended up staying up 'til 2:30am because of all that caffeine in my system. It's a good thing that I didn't have to be at work early today. Yeah, I'm feeling a bit sleepy right now. I'm meeting up with some Papuri friends to watch The Lake House tonight. Let's just hope I don't fall asleep. I heard there were some parts in the movie that are quite slow. I'm afraid I'm going to be sleeping through most of the movie. haha

Much better.

OK, I'm feeling a lot better (thank you, Lord!). Not completely out of the funk, but better. If you prayed for me, thanks, I really appreciate it. It's just one of those days.

I went to see Les Miserables with Audrey, Chiz and Aud's friend, Lauren at the Pantages Theatre last night. This was only my second time seeing this musical, and I love it even more than when I first saw it. There were moments when I got goosebumps, especially when they sang "Do You Hear the People Sing?" It was a little sentimental because I sang that song with Papuri at a concert last summer. I wanted to sing it out loud and hit those high notes! haha "Bring Him Home" always gets me. The scene where Fantine comes back to Jean Valjean at the end, after Marius and Cosette's wedding was the scene that opened the floodgates for me. I just turned on the waterworks, I think because I can sort of relate to the situation, having lost my father not too long ago (and yesterday being Father's Day). Yeah, I couldn't help but tear up. But I enjoyed it immensely. Randal Keith was fantastic as Jean Valjean. Up next, RENT anyone?

Bad day

Man, I'm having one today. That Daniel Powter song is on repeat in my head right now. The story of the day. *sigh* Well, it's not so bad, but I am in a bit of a emotional funk. I think it's hormones. I just don't want to do anything today. I'm a little grumpy. Just don't want to do anything.

The heat is on.

Man, it's scorching hot outside! Phew! I'm so glad I work indoors. I can barely stand being outside for no more than 2 minutes. I guess the fact that I'm also sick isn't making things better. You should hear my sexy, phlegmy voice though. haha I'm kinda diggin' it. But it sucks when I try to sing. :p

I've been drinking up on Airborne so I'm praying that that will help me feel better later on today. I have a long night ahead of me. I'll be working at least until 10pm. Another summer musical tonight and tomorrow. Pray for me that I last the weekend.

Feeling better.

I'm feeling a lot better today. Last night, I took a couple of Vitamin C tabs, and tried to sleep early (earlier than usual, that is). I somehow managed to (11-ish), but I kept waking up throughout the night, so I didn't really sleep that well. I still felt the scratchiness in my throat this morning, but it wasn't as bad as it was yesterday.

Bible study tonight. We're on the last chapter of this study guide that we're using on the book of Romans. Thinking about what to do next. Maybe another book study, the gospel of Mark perhaps? or Revelations? We'll see.

Currently enjoying a nice cup of coffee. Unfortunately, it's not really keeping me awake. Not strong enough, perhaps.

Hobbitses...

Please indulge me on this… Ya'll know I'm a fan. haha I just think it's quite funny. I love hobbits (and elves). ;)

"Milkshake"

Slow

Today's been a slow day here at work. Besides the occasional "inconveniences", nothing exciting really has happened. I have about a half an hour wait until I have to go home. This is completely different from yesterday, when it was incredibly hectic, and I was the only one at the office for most of the day. I've been tired these past couple of days too, as I have been staying up late, re-reading a book. I know, my fault. Now, I feel like I'm coming down with something. I woke up this morning with my throat feeling scratchy. I'm going to try to sleep early tonight, I'm going to try and fight this, since I can't afford to be sick at all. Everyone in the office, is coming down with something as well, so we're just spreading it just amongst ourselves. I'm getting hungry too. It's way past dinner time.

Oh, I finally watched Mission Impossible III. I liked it, because it's so JJ Abrams - the action sequences I mean. (I'm a fan of Alias and Lost). I don't quite understand what the point of the "rabbit's foot" is. I didn't really see it as a very threatening, world-ending complication because they didn't explain what it was and what it can do. It seemed pointless (At least in Goldeneye, we know why James Bond needed to destroy the "goldeneye", because we actually know what it can do). But it is action-packed, which is what I really liked. It's like Alias, on the big-screen. Speaking of which, they're doing a big-screen version of 24. Whoo-hoo! I'm soo there! Jack Bauer!