Saturday Morning Cartons...

Hello! Wow, it's been over a week since I've last posted... busy? More like, lazy... hehehe! Anyway, there's nothing new to tell. Ok, so now I'm officially 18. If my dad can see me right now watching cartoons, he'll say, "Ang tanda mo na cartoons ka pa rin!" as he always does. I like cartoons. They're... relaxing. After a long week's tiring mind exercises specially MATH, I just want to sit back and watch Bugs and Daffy whack each other. Know what I mean? I don't have to think when I'm watching cartoons... hahaha see how lazy I am? Well, yeah... My mind is blank right now.

Anyway. Tapos niyo na ba basahin HP6? Hahaha! It just came back to me, the book. Hiniram kasi. I love it sooo much! Hahaha I wanna read it again! Kaso I have other stuff to do pa... =( Last Monday, I went to Powerplant to see a movie. When I got to the cinema, the place where Dish used to be became..... FULLY BOOKED! I was... mesmerized. Lots of books, just beyond my reach... It's like, heaven! Hahaha! So I went in, and saw this humongous shelf filled with Half-Blood Prince! Wow... If only I had a camera with me, I would've taken some pics of that shelf. Then I went to the uh... kiddie section, I think. There were the other Potter books, the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory book! It was so cute! And all the other books that I wanna buy. But the books, just beyond my reach, are also beyond my wallet's reach... hehehe. So I just looked around. And when I finally got back to the cinema, I had 10 missed calls from Sarah and Melanie! The movie was staring in 5 minutes. But luckily, we got in just as the last trailer was playing. Shux. I missed the HP4 trailer...

Well, I guess that's all for now. I have to go to the mall and buy a gift for my friend and some baking stuff. Grace gave me this book entitled 1001 Cookies! It's sooo amazing! I wanna try out some of those recipes so... I have to go now.

Mamaya nalang ulit!

Inis sa Sarili!!!!!!!!!

Ok, iksi lang ito sobra....... grrr talaga! Di ako nakapunta sa kahit isa man lang Harry Potter parties nung 16! Ang tanga tanga ko! I knew about one sa Glorietta, pero I didn't know it's a full-out gathering. Akala ko mga stall lang na namimigay ng HP stuff. Argh! And lalu na yung sa Powerplant! I didn't know about that! And there I was last week complaining about people here not having HP parties... Eh ako lang naman pala itong tanga! Argh! I soooooooooo regret it! Pahiram nga ng Time-Turner jan! I have a friend, and she showed me a pic of her with costume-clad people in PPlant! Argh! Kahit late siya sumating soon, at least nakarating siya! Eh ako, at that time, I was walking around the house wearing pjs waiting for the book! Hay dapat nagparty muna ako! Nakakainis! Wala daw kasing driver, pero wala din namang lumakad nung umaga, it started at 7am til 9am daw eh! Argh! Hay, inis talaga! Sana sa Book 7 weekend ulit, pupunta na talaga ako!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Something dawned on me...

This dawned on me while I held HBP, still in its plastic, in my hands. I was thinking, "Wow, this is it. After two long years... The countdown in my desktop is finally over." I was gonna place a screenshot here, but I've already deleted it. Aw... Anyway, there. I was savouring its newness, the magic within... Most of me wanted to just rip the plastic open and start devouring it right away, but there's this little part of me that told me to stay put for a minute, cherish the moment that I'd be opening a brand new HP book, because this is my second-to-the-last chance of doing that. In two years or so's time, I'd probably be holding in my hands the last of the precious HP books. So I took about 10 more minutes just staring at the cover, relishing its... well, magic.

I got into thinking... What will happen to me after HP7? All will end, maybe almost everything will be answered. No more theoretical essays, no more guessing games. That's the end of it all. Hay. Now I'm kind of feeling that my life will be over soon. This all started when I was 13, and maybe after 7 or 8 years, I'd have nothing to do again. I'd have nothing to channel my attention to. Nothing exciting... HP has become such a big part of my life that I really feel a part of my life seeing its end. Anu na, paano na ako?

HP served as inspiration, comfort, and escape from the real world for me. When I started univ, I went hope everyday feeling sick and sad. I hook up the net and check out Mugglenet. After reading several HP editorials, I'd feel better. Maybe Mugglenet will go on until all seven movies are finished. I hope so. Well, I'd still have gazillions of fanfics to read, not even completing mine yet. 4 chapters palang! Want a sample? Hehehe! =)

Anyways, ayan lang muna... I'm going crazy na sa antok haha just got home kaninang mga 9:30pm eh nanuod kasi kami ng play.

Check out Movie 4's new-edition website! GOBLET OF FIRE !!! It has this cool support your favorite champion in the Triwizard Tournament feature!!!

Having a hard time Keeping it Secret

I'm a very considerate person. So considerate that I'm sucking out all the last bits of my self control just to keep myself from posting here the "Sirius" of Book 6 and of course, the identity of the HBP. I know some of you may already know who they are, but I'm PLEADING, please don't spoil ot for everyone else. They have the right to discover it themselves, and for us who've already enjoyed the book, we have the duty to just shut up about it. Of course, we can drop vague hints of their identities...

I badly want to read Book 6 again, I really do, because I want to write an editorial for Mugglenet. I've been forming one since I finished reading, but I just need to, you know, check infos and site passages and stuff. I've read a couple of editorials today, and well, some of their theories really did come true! And I want to congratulate the Harry-____ shippers! You stuck to the right pair! Hehehe! Me, I don't think my supported ship will ever happen. I'm a Hr/D shipper. J.K. Rowling (I just discovered that it rhymes with bowling, not howling!) has said that Draco will never have a 180 degrees turn and stick with the "good side", so I doubt he'll ever even consider liking Hermy the muggle-born.

Harry's growth physically and emotionally is very noticable in Book 6. Decisions worthy of an adult was made by him. You'll find out soon, once you reach the last chapet ("The White Tomb").

Some may find this book to be crap or boring or just not as good as the others, especially GoF. GoF was jam-packed with all the adventure and events that are, well, kind of happy. Mostly in books 1 to 3, Harry went through events with Hermione and Ron by his side. We get views of many other people's heroic acts as well as Harry's, and also their different reactions to things, that's why we find them more exciting. There are more people involved.

However, in Book 6, you'll find Harry acting alone. Yes, he still had his friends, they still did things together, but you'll see the significant maturity that has overcome him. In this book, it's all darker and a whole lot more serious. In books 1 through 3, Harry's defeat of Voldy were made possible because of outside help.

Book 1--the love that's in his skin (?) that made him untouchable
Book 2--Fawkes the phoenix and the Sorting Hat
Book 3--Dumbledore and the time turner

In book 3, he really didn't face Voldy because Voldy's got no body yet. Harry's biggest enemy there are well... the Dementors. It's only in Book 4 that he really faced the new and whole Voldy, and engaged in a battle himself, without outside help, because he was transported to a graveyard without anyone knowing. In Book 4, Harry started to feel the weight of being "The Boy Who Lived". In book 5, after losing the only person he considered good enough as a parent, and also knowing about the prophecy, the pressure was even more. And of course, give credit to hormones for his irritating and bitter attitude in OotP. 15 isn't an easy age. I remember when I was 15... (and tanda ko na pakinggan!) Ok, I don't really remember anything. 16 was harder for me.

And now, concluding my rubbish excuse of a blog entry above, all I can say is Book 6 is a transition book. It explained a lot, but left even more to explain. That's why I myself found some parts boring, but if you look closely, it's all essential to know what will happen next, or it's an answer to previous mysteries. When a teacher in class explain things, it's often boring right? So we may fins it the same way in Book 6. But JKR had to do it, and for me, it's a very wonderful book, as it gave unexpected twists and turns, confirmed a lot of theories, and really showcased what a great writer JKR is. She managed to really show the growth of the characters. I liked it because Harry isn't an innocent goody-goody anymore. He took charge. Unlike before that he had to be assisted.

Ok, I'm still not making any sense. Math long test is on my mind!

Oh well, all we could do is wait for Book 7!

Nagluluksa...

Hay, I'm sad today. I don't know what's wrong with me. Friday, I was fine. I even had a soundtrip in my brother's room. I downloaded 80's rock! Haha! Yeah then Saturday came, I woke up at 8am to wait for the HBP delivery, but it came at around 1pm. But yeah, I already finished reading it.

I cried last night....

SPOILERS ALERT!!!

Ok, I won't put spoilers here hehehe! Just some hints... Someone died, a really really major character... And it affected Harry so much... The Half-blood prince is someone you already know, and there's a lot of romance going on! A pairing came true!!! Just read :)

It's the darkest most confusing book ever! It's the most active Harry I've ever read. A lot of questions were answered by Book 6, but even more questions arose from it. Now, I'm really confused. Why did it happen? I thought that.... You have to have to have to read it. There are a lot of kilig factors and funny lines, but throughout the book, you'll feel the uneasiness, panic, and fear of the wizarding world. Everyone's on their toes all the time. And Book 6 established that LOVE and DECISION are the center of the series, and they're what makes our life.

Ok, sorry this doesn't make any sense at all, I don't wanna spoil it for anybody! I wanna discuss the facts so bad, but I guess I have to wait 'til after...6 months maybe? In order to be sure almost everyone had read the book already.

HP Club

Join this club! I'm an officer! Hehehe! Just add the account in Friendster (see the email add in the pic). Ok, so it's not "all that", but we're still improving on a lot of things! I'm working on how to make the club more...active! Hahaha! Just email me and I'll send you the form if you want to join, okie?

This club has updates on all things Harry Potter. But it's not that frequent. I'm still working on it. I want us to have a Yahoo Group, too. Maybe even have a site of our own? Hahaha! Anyway, basta if you're an HP fan, join this club! The name says it all. Hahaha! Damayan niyo ako! And if you have stuff to contribute... We need you!

Check out my links at the sidebar. The Pinoy Harry Potter Community rocks!!! They have meet-ups and gatherings and stuff! With costumes and all! Ok, I'm now gonna go check it out, baka meron silang HBP Party! I wanna go!!!!

Awhile ago, I was watching TV, and they were airing JKR's book reading in... Edinburgh Castle! There were LOADS of children... They're sooooooo lucky! Hay bakit walang ganyang kagandang hype dito sa Pinas? Dibale, by Book 7, meron na yan. I'm gonna go start planning na! Hehehe!

Ok, I'm still waiting for the book to arrive. Mga lunch time daw, and I'm on the verge of going insane!!! Kanina pa ako 8am gising! I've been waiting! Hay!

HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE!!!

OMG! I can't believe it... after two long years of waiting, finally, it's going to grace me with its presence! Tomorrow, the day I've been waiting for, July 16, 2005......................... Release date of the 6th Harry Potter book (see the title for the complete title)! Ilang hours nalang, and I'll be holding it in my hands na... I need to sleep tonight. I really need to. Or else bangag me sa school for the whole week! Whahaha! I'm soooooooooooo overly excited kanina pa ako kinikilig grabe akala mo eh nakita ko si....... *ahem*. Harry? =p Shux!!!!!! Somebody scream with me please!!!!!!! Hahaha! I'm really jealous of people living in the UK and US, because they're gonna have HBP parties all night long! Eh dito..... Teka nga, pupunta na ako sa Pinoy Harry Potter Community para may karamay ako... Ang baliw ba sobra? Hay samantalahin niyo na itong kabaliwan ko ngayon. Bukas, walang mang-iistorbo ha? Magbabasa ako!

Omg anu na kayang nangyayari?! Yung last chapter kasi ng Book 5 eh "The Second War Begins" or something like that... Ibig sabihin kumikilos na talaga si Voldie! Anu nang gagawin niya?! Anu na ba talaga yung significance ng green eyes ni Harry? Sinong mamamatay? Basta I'm sure na hindi isa sa trio. Sino kayang bagong DADA teacher nila? May bago kayang ka-love team si Harry?

Ang dami ko nang nabasang essays about shippings while waiting for HBP, and I've become a bit convinced na may gusto nga si Hermy kay Harry... Pero ewan, mas cute kasi sila ni Ron diba? Pero oo nga, tingnan niyo sa Book 5... Anu yun, overly concerned lang ba si Hermy kay Harry or is there something more? Does the rule "the more you hate the more you love" apply to Ron and Hermy? 'Coz they're always bickering, like a married couple. Whehehe! Ok sana kung si Draco and Hermy noh? Para ala Romeo and Juliet.... Hahahha pero JKR said that Draco will never be good na. Ok. I'll just satisfy my hunger for Hr/D love stories with fanfics...

I bet Dumbledore will do loads of things in this book. Before, he just stood at the sidelines and just took action when he really needed to protect Harry himself. Naging super active lang siya sa last part of OotP, in his duel with Voldie in MoM. But I think in this book, the Order are together and strong (and missing a member....aw....we miss you Sirius!) so they'll take lots of actions na to prevent Voldie from...well, ok Voldie has risen into power already. He's just waiting for the right time to strike. Sneaky sneaky yang si Voldie eh. Tapos sabi nila Dumbly's the only wizard that Voldie has ever feared... So will they have a second duel? Will Dumbly emerged unscathed again or will he attain serious injuries this time? What about Harry? I wonder if he'll be even more bitter this time. He's got the reason to be more bitter. I mean, Sirius died, Voldie's back, what more reason does he need to be bitter? I think he'll be constantly in a bad mood, shrinking back from everybody. But he has to train more. He needs to learn more to be capable of defending himself against Voldie. Sino kaya magtuturo sakanya? Lupin? Someone new? What's Luna Lovegood gonna do? She didn't do much nung OotP, but I think she'll be a lot of help this time. Will Viktor Krum reappear? Is Draco already a Death Eater? I've always wondered about that.

Ok, I really need to shut up now. Masasagot na rin lahat ng questions ko in like, 9 hours or something! Sana lang agahan yun pagdeliver ng book dito PLEASE!!!!!!!! Gusto ko nga maki-extra sa National Bookstore bukas ng umaga eh, maaga daw magbubukas mga around 7am! Gusto ko maexperience yun pipila ka sa labas tapos hihintayin magbukas yun gates tapos everybody will rush in to get the book! Ang cool!

Oo nga pala, GENTEXTERS, bukas 10am sa Glorietta activity center, kung may narecieve kayong text galing globe, alam niyo na ito. Just show the message, first 300 HP addict Gentxtrs will get a free HP pocket notebook and bookmark! Hay. kung pwede lang ako makapunta, kasi walang driver ARGH!!!!!!!!!

Friday!

People!!!!! Hahaha wala kaming pasok sa Friday kasi faculty day... I might go to DLSU!!!! Ok, sana pumayag dad ko hehe balak ko kasi UST muna and then DLSU kaso magastos sa gas... Grr I still wanna go! Excited na ako!!! I'm gonna see you guys again! Hahaha wala lang I'm just sooo happy... I'll try to go talaga as in! Pwede ba ako makapasok dun???

Good luck nga pala sa midterms!!! :)

Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Henny our beloved coach (June 29) and Jay Bola (July 4)!!!

And this Sat, who's going to SJ for mass? Kung sinong pupunta paki sabi sa akin ah, I have time kasi eh hehehe sana walang pa-epal na teacher na biglang mag-sched ng stuff on Sat! Yehey! I miss u guys!!!

Disney Channel!!!

Yey! We've got Disney Channel again! After like, 2 or 3 years, it finally came back! And the Chinese Star Movies too! I love those channels!

I remember when I was in grade six, my seatmates and I talked about the Chinese Star Movies. SD and Jally kept talking about the funny ghost stories, and then they finally got me to watch. Those Chinese ghost movies were sooooo FUNNY!!! There were uhm, zombies or ghosts as they say those things are, and then the ghosts' face are sooo white! And they jump around with their arms stretched forward. I can't explain it, you've gotta see it to get it! Trust me, it's really funny!

Disney Channel is my favorite! Ok, so Nickelodeon is great, but there are programs in Disney that are just sooo cool! They have these Disney tv movies that are just sooo adorable! Ok, I admit it. I'm a sucker for teenybopper love stories that are fairy tale-ish. Happily ever after! But they're just sooo cute! I remember a some movies I saw there. They're sooo cute! First one: Justine Timberlake is in it! It's called "Model Behaviour"! It's about a child model and an ordinary girl and they look exactly alike! And then they switched places, and Justin fell in love with the ordinary girl while she was pretending to be the model while the real model pretending to be an ordinary girl fell in love with an ordinary guy! Ok, sorry, but I forgot who that guy was... Hehehe. The second one's title is "Cadet Kelly" , starring Hilary Duff and Shawn Ashmore (Iceman in X-men!). Uhm, it's about Kelly going to military school and experiencing hell there. Then she makes "pa-cute" to Shawn Ashmore, and then they liked each other and lived happily ever after. Hahahahah! Third one is my fave. It's called "Halloween Town". It's sooo cool! I love watching these kind of stuf, cartoons and stuff, during Halloween and Christmas. Ok, so it's about a town called Halloween Town, where it's Halloween all year round! Halloween creatures lived there and stuff. And then these children came from the real world to Holloween town to save it from destruction. I forgot the whole story, but it's just sooo cute! I love Halloween!

Ok, so that's all for now. Hehehe! I'm gonna go concentrate on watching tv now... before it becomes afternoon already. I promised I'd work on my assignments after lunch. Hehehe nagsisipag na daw o! :)

P.S. Ooooh, I just heard this nice song, don't know the title, but it's by Ingrim Hill. Not sure of the band's name either. But the song's good!