Expelliarmus!

I have read all seven books and followed all seven movies and now it all ends...

 

 

 

 

 

It is fascinating to see how we all grew with these children.  It always feel like a gift that they'd release the movie during the holiday season.  Each year, we were looking forward to taking a peek and getting enchanted by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Every time, I was one of those who reread at least a week before the show-date just so I'd know exactly what to expect from the movie - but not this year. I wanted to be one with the rest.  Although I was looking forward to how they'd feature Harry, Ron and Hermione 19 years after, I didnt have the details in mind.  I'd remember them only moments before the scene and the experience was exhilarating!  Although I would not suggest it as a 3D film, this last flick is definitely not be missed.

Instead of a movie review, I'll have a list of my fondest thoughts and memories from and about the franchise.  Knowing how capable my memory is, this presents quite a challenge. hehe!


1.  Although it looks different now, my school breaks were spent trying out magic wands and putting the sorting hat on by frequently visiting their site:
http://harrypotter.scholastic.com  


2.  Cedric Diggory died in the Triwizard Tournament but Robert Pattinson resurrected as the most beautiful blood sucker in Twilight.

3.  The Potter-inspired 2008 Halloween Party at the office.  I've come up with the wall and the dementors and I remember that it won an award!  Buti na lang it paid off kasi I remember my friend Cha having to carry on a ton of black robes that went as part of props for everybody.

4.   Since the Prisoner of Azkaban, I've always loved Bellatrix Lestrange - she was nutty explosive to her final duel!  

Against a mother's love beating the most cruel of the dark lord's generals. Moments before her death, you'd hear Molly Weasley with my favorite line:  "Not my daughter! You bitch... You will never touch our children again!"

5.  I know my taste in men has always been odd, but between the main characters, I like Rupert Grint more than Daniel Radcliffe...

6.  Of all Hogwarts classes, I'm most definitely interested in transfiguration, I'd love to be an animagus!  Just thinking about conducting my calibration sessions or new hire presentations in a tiger's form is enough to make me smile...

7.  From the clumsy freshman who always loses his toad Trevor, I never realized how well they've developed Neville Longbottom's character.  Stand up and fight and drama ng lolo!  I just wish he'd mature into something more papa-ble.  Just look at his picture and you'd know he has potential...

And finally, I love the movie because it also echoes the life-long shout out ng mga becky.

Mark 12:28 
"Love your neighbor as you love yourself".  

Compensation and freedom of the house elves, respect goblin rights, equal treatment for muggles, equal rights for the LGBT!
haha! isingit daw ba ang pangsariling advocacy sa Harry Potter?  But seriously, that's what it all means to me.  Learning to accept those around us and treating them nicely kahit hindi mo sila kauri...

http://youtu.be/I_kDb-pRCds

Me and My Big Mouth

Looking back, it would seem that the previous week was a test of character. Making me conscious of the way I run my personal relationships. And I've realized that lately, I have been in conflict with many others. 

I remember refusing to take part in meals and treats just because it comes from an undesirable source. It sure took effort to remain calm and give opinion only when asked for.
There was also a time when I was sharing too much of my thoughts because I felt it was right. Then I had to restrain myself to great discomfort because what I had to say was no longer as welcome as it should have been.
More recently, I recall restricting myself against what I truly feel and and end up being an ill-tempered biatch. Shallow as it was, the fruit of it proved to be the most bitter loss of all.

During heated arguments, I step back, think things through and get back only when all sides have been considered. I am one who consults people, lists the pros & cons to visualize stuff and gathers inputs to get a clear perspective on things. Being a strong believer that things should be planned before being acted upon, it surprised even me that last Thursday, sorry but I babbled earlier than I should have.

Let's all look on the brighter side and hope to make things better.

You didn't betray us, you betrayed yourself!

Transformers, Dark of the Moon is an explosive feel good movie.  I think by now, everyone has seen the movie and judging from the reaction of those around me, you will like it.  

Being a fan of the Victoria Secret Angels, I am all smiles for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley who did not fail to deliver sultry in a highly sophisticated way.  With her she brought long legs, full lips, luscious hair and an inspiring body -men will surely ogle their eyes out at this english super model.  They say her acting is bad?  Which part of the movie required her to act anyway?  Is it the part when she was mad that Sam couldn't attend her event?  Well, angels aren't supposed to be angry, buti nga nalaman nyo yung emosyon para sa eksena, that means she acted it well!  hehe...

Then napai-sip din ako whether I like Sentinel Prime or not...  Should I hate him just because he didn't side with the humans or should I like him kasi he is very human?  Just think of how many other species suffer and die just so we survive.  Paano kung ganuon ang gawin ng mga robot na yun sa human race, would that be acceptable?  But I guess that's a different topic... haha!  Going back to the movie...

Makakalimutin naman talaga ako and I might be partly to blame for it but thinking of what the movie left me with, I end up with a list of toys for the big boys.  The cinematic effects were great but the storyline wasn't as good...  Kahit nga naramdaman ko kung gaano kahirap maghanap ng magandang trabaho, hindi pa rin ako naka-relate kay Sam Witwicky!  All I have are images of a sad office run by a likely real boss, high-end cars with which I am not familiar, then there's action, explosion and more bog! sabog! kabog!  I didn't even see the body of Josh Duhamel!  Michael Bay, you didn't bother to think about the ladies who are watching your movie too, did you?  Tapos pinatay nyo pa yung favorite kong transformer...  Haaay... ang sama mo! hehe!  

I've followed all three films and I'd like to say that the third installment is my least favorite then I stop to think, sa dami ng reklamo ko, what am I smiling about?  Kasi nga it really isn't that bad - just don't expect too much!  At least it inspired me to add something in my bucket list -the wingsuit!  I think I've seen that in one of Angelina Jolie's films as well but it is only with Transformers 3 did I think of trying it myself.  Parang panunuod ng Dark of the Moon lang yan, just jump in!

http://youtu.be/3H8bnKdf654