The Death of Me.

07th April, 2013

05:01 am

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There was an ambush. Me and my siblings were with some friends and were led to a new house, which will be our home while we're in the city. It was a simple home but very inviting. Then all of a sudden, we heard a gunshot and the next thing I know, we were being ambushed by armed men. We ducked down but one of our companion's Lolo was brave enough to stand still and tried to fire a gun himself. He did kill one or two, but one the gun men shot him in the heart. He died instantly.

Book Review: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

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I've always been fascinated with books about death and how a person's mind works but I don't really take my full time writing a review and publishing it on my blog. Instead, I’ll just write bits and pieces of my thoughts on Goodreads after reading a book. Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why, however, deserved a space on this online journal of mine and here's why:

When I first added the book on my To-Read list on Goodreads, I didn't find the need to hurry and find the book just yet. It wasn't until a few weeks ago when I saw it in the new books section on Powerbooks where I thought the title sounded a bit familiar. So I bought the book.

I was still reading The Silver Linings Playbook at the time so it took me a few days before I got to start reading the book but when I did, I just couldn't stop flipping the pages.

A Different Kinda LEAdventure

The First Ever AFLS Manila Dinner
Left Side (front-back): Jojo, Me, Tin Yang, Lea, and Rob
Right Side (front-back): Noel, Edcel, Nic, Jeff, Betsy, Tin Samson, and Mimay
Photo c/o: Tin Samson

It's one thing to be recognized, retweeted, or replied by the person you look up to the most, but it's another story when you get to actually spend a few hours with that person for absolutely no particular reason.

Never in my wildest dreams had I imagine that that day would come but last 26th of March 2013, the AFLS Manila chapter had our very first LEAgendary Dinner with the one and only Lea Salonga, along with her husband Rob and daughter Nic.

The days leading up to the dinner was very nerve-wracking. When Tin told us that she was scheduled to shoot and interview Lea and Nic and was fortunate to ask Lea about the dinner (where she said 'Yes') was like a dream-come-true for all of us. I guess it's safe to say that everyone has been dreaming about it but didn't really think it will happen so knowing that THE LEA said "Yes" to a dinner with AFLS Manila was the best news ever... Until Saturday night.

In Memoriam.

Mommy and Me: Graduation Day, MCS 1998

Today marks the 10th year of my mom's passing. I can't believe it's been a decade since it happened. I still remember all the details bit by bit and until now, I still haven't moved on.