On why I don't think Twilight was THAT good

May contain spoilers.

Ever since I found out that Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight was being made into a movie, I have started checking fansites regularly about it. I constantly check on any developments or releases there might have been. Wrong move.

1. Because of so many Twilight-related releases – screencaps, behind-the-scenes interviews, video clips – it was not that exciting to watch the movie anymore. I kinda knew already how certain scene are gonna happen and all that.
2. I realized early on that the movie wouldn’t be really good, making me not so disappointed after watching the movie since I didn’t really expect much.

On to the reasons why I didn’t think the movie was THAT good. (These are based on MY OPINIONS only).

1. It kinda seemed serious, like it wasn’t based on a young adult novel of a vampire love story. Case in point, a lot of the funny “scenes” in the movie didn’t get into the movie. Some of the funny “scenes” they tried to retain didn’t come out funny.

2. Although it was good that they inserted scenes of the nomads killing people (making them really a part of the story and not merely an add-on), I found it to be distracting.

3. They did not explain some things in the story (e.g. why Jasper always looks weird around Bella) which was confusing for Twilight virgins ü (those who haven’t read the book yet).

4. The kissing scene did not come out Twilight-y. Sure, it was a nice and romantic kiss but it wasn’t the kiss Edward and Bella had in the book. In the book, the kiss was supposed to be like a long smack (Edward didn’t open his lips because he was being careful of Bella). But in the movie, it looked like it will be leading to something else (if you know what I mean ü).

5. I did not like Kirsten Stewart’s portrayal of Bella.

6. I would’ve wanted to see Bella’s “holey shirt” and sweatpants which she wears to sleep. But instead, they made Bella a pa-sexy girl wearing tank top and sweatpants to bed (very Hollywood-ish). She was even wearing just a shirt and underwear during the kissing scene with Edward! (Isn’t it supposed to be like really cold there since it’s always raining and all?)

7. The narration was awful. Very monotonous. Like somebody died. Like Mike Enriquez minus the galit factor (well, exaj yun but you get what I mean).

8. I didn’t see the chemistry between Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart. Sure I got kilig a couple of times but not because of they way they did the scene but because Robert Pattinson handled the scenes pretty well.

9. I found it annoying that they tried to insert the “hands holding an apple” image (aka Twilight book cover) in the movie.

10. I found the way they shot the ending to be anti-climactic.

11. The supposedly really pretty waitress flirting with Edward reminded me of Amy Winehouse.

12. The Biology class seemed weird. It made Bella look like she had a body odor. HAHAHA.

There are still some saving graces.

1. Charlie-Bella relationship was developed in the movie making the running away scene really dramatic. (In the movie, Charlie was not like shy to show his feelings like it was written in the book.)

2. The Cullen Family cooking was just awesome! It gave them more exposure compared to their role in the book. Emmett was funny! (Rosalie: “Does she even like Italian?” Emmett: “Her name is Bella, duh!”). Edward was so embarrassed in this scene, making him even cuter!!!

3. Robert Pattinson is such a good actor. I think he did a good job portraying Edward Cullen.

4. Kirsten Stewart did a good “almost-dying-but-actually-almost-turning-into-a-vampire” acting.

5. Robert Pattinson is sooo HOT! Especially here:

Things I enjoyed while watching the movie.

1. The loud “Woah!” the first time Peter Facinelli (Carlisle Cullen) appeared onscreen.

2. Girls trying to restrain themselves from totally screaming everytime Robert Pattinson was onscreen.

3. Girls sitting on the edge of their seats and leaning forward (as if that would make them any closer to Robert Pattinson HAHAHA).

All in all, I give the movie a 6 out of 10. I know the movie could never be as good as the book. I don’t think that has ever happened to any book turned into a movie. I don’t think it did justice to the book. It was unlike Harry Potter movies which are good on their own despite not being as good as the movie. I also found the movie to be confusing. I feel that it was not romantic enough to be considered a love story. It didn’t feel like a vampire movie (I know it’s not supposed to be a vampire movie naman talaga but I’m trying to make a point here HAHAHA). I did not clearly see the vampire love story that Twilight was supposed to be.

But what the hell, I will probably watch it again. I'm that much of a fan. Hahaha. Who knows, I might like it after watching it a couple of times.

On the Pablo Banila Craze

I just read the Inquirer article about Pablo Banila. I just have to say that I find it weird that people are reacting negatively to his viewing of their Multiply pages.

I have one advice to those people: do not join social networking websites!

The whole point of social networking websites is to allow people to view other people's pages, read up their profile and if they liked what they read, they can send a message to that person. Now, if you don't want people to read your profile, don't write one or if you do, don't make it viewable to people you don't know. Don't make your pictures be seen if you don't want people seeing it or, again, do not make it viewable to everyone.

Which, btw reminds me, I hate it when people post a picture of myself and puts a caption underneath saying "AnG pAnGeT k0h d2..HiHiHi..s0wEe p0hZ". What the hell, if you think it's an ugly picture, don't post it. Wag mag-fish. Baka mabigo ka lang.

Oh and please don't be conceited. Just because one unknown person viewed your site, doesn't mean that that person is stalking you or, at the very least, has a crush on you. Asa ka pa.

This whole thing reminds me of a funny joke texted to me by my friend:
"Hindi nasusukat ang kagandahan........sa dami ng friends mo sa Friendster!"

On being cheesy (Barf Fest Alert)

I just finished reading Breaking Dawn for the nth time. And everytime I finish reading it, it always makes me realize how I think I have my own Edward Cullen (warning: keso). Thanks to IC.

**From here on, it gets cheesier. Barf fest. I swear kahit ako nasusuka. Not because I don't mean the next things I will be writing here. It's just that, I am not really the kind who says these kinds of things, more so put it in wiriting. Hahaha.**

You have been warned.

Well, of course my IC does not have mind-reading abilities. He does not run like really really fast (fast lang hahaha). He is not like megaly strong. He sleeps a whole lot. He eats human food like crazy. And he does not shine in the sun (Awww.). But he still is my Edward Cullen. And I love him. And one day, probably when we have good jobs already (or when he earns his first 1 million pesos, whichever comes first. Hahahaha), we will get married.

Yeap. At 21, I think I'm already engaged. Hahaha. I know. "I'm too young...Don't say things I might regret later..Blah blah blah." But it really feels like it.

Ever since I got into my first serious relationship (with a guy, of course), I realized that, for me, the whole point of the boyfriend-girlfriend phase of a couple's life is to prepare themselves for their marriage. No offense to those people who think that marriage is sooo far into their future. But I really think that getting into a relationship with someone means that you see that that someone is a potential spouse. For me, getting into a relationship means committing yourself to the other person and to the possibility of a future together.

Ok, I digress. I am supposed to write about why IC is my very own Edward Cullen. So anyway, as I was reading the Twilight Saga, I keep seeing IC in Edward.

The first thing I ever liked about IC is how he is soo much of a gentleman. I remember back in first year, he would always accompany me and Karlee going places when he knows it would be just the two of us or either one of us. He would also do things for us even if we didn't ask for it. He was always there when we needed comforting because of Math long tests. Hahaha. As I write all these now, I realize baka he was courting both of us then? Hahahaha.

IC also has a way of making me feel special and beautiful (waaaah I can't believe I'm actually saying this! Hahaha)/ But yeah, he does. He takes good care of me. He tries so hard to understand me and be patient with me despite my bring unreasonable most of the time. He is even willing to sacrifice so much for me (which I hope he really wouldn't. Makes me feel uh, bad? I think). He really makes me feel loved. And for that, I kinda feel bad because I know he loves me more than I love him. I really hope I could love him more. Because he deserves to be given the best kind of love. I just am too selfish to give that to him. I really hope I could try to think of myself less and think of him more.

IC is also the romantic kind of guy. Usually that would be a good thing. But the thing is, I'm not really one who likes romantic things. I mean, sure, I loooove romantic films. I get all kiligiligi over them. But well, if it were done to me, I wouldn't know what to say or how to react. That is probably the reason why I don't like romantic gestures. I mean, I like the fact that he does romantic things for me. It's just that I am not really an expressive person and so I don't think I am able to show proper appreciation. Again, I digress. Anyway, IC is not the type who does a big ass romantoc gesture. He is more of the simple romantic gestures kind of guy. He always tries to make things easy for me. He always makes sure that I am very comfortable and all that bonanza.

IC is also a protective guy. He is sooo protective that whenever I wear shorts or skirts, he covers my legs with his towel or hanky or something. Hahahaha. The same thing happens when I wear shirts with low neckline or shirts which are too short. He always finds a way to cover me up. Hahaha. Sometimes it gets annoying though. But I understand naman the reason why he is such.

Last, and defintely not the least, IC makes me feel secure. He makes me feel really loved. He makes me feel that he really means it when he says that he loves me and he really wants to be with me forever. It's not the kind when guys just say those things to make you happy. It's the kind that you know he really means and you can see in his actions that he really means it. I guess that's why I am very confident when I say that one day we will be married.

Pahabol, IC also has a wonderful family. And, I'm not bragging by saying this, but I think his family likes me too. His brother and sister have become my friends already. His sister is sooo much like a sister to me also. I kinda get along well with his parents also. Oh and I can't wait to be part of their family. Hahahaha.

Anyhoo, that's it.

Barf fest ends here.

Note to self: Never write this kind of things anymore. Hahahah.