For the love of Hunger Games -- AGAIN

Last weekend (Saturday to be exact!), I went to SuperSale Bazaar at World Trade Center with my bestfriend Trixie. I don't have plans to buy some stuff because I don't have a budget. Still, I told Trixie that I will just let go (haha!) of my money when I find something very unique and vintage-y. I found stalls that sell plus size clothes but I moved on to other stalls. I saw a cute new pair of sneakers (from the maker of Toms shoes) but I didn't have enough money.... then I stumbled (not literally) on Junk Studio's stall. At first, I only saw her collection of tanzan rings (sooo cute! I really want to buy everything!)

I did not notice the book lockets when I first drop by the stall (sorry na sa singkit!! haha). The second time around (LOL!), I saw these!!!!!!!

Many favorite books but too bad I don't have a budget so I chose my most favorite as of the moment...

THE HUNGER GAMES of course!

Yes, that's Trixie smiling for the cam. And I think the girl on the right side is Nikki (you're awesooome!) the owner of Junk Studio, she's fixing my locket for me (Yey!)

Ugh! I want mooore! Good thing it has an online shop! Yehey!

After I purchased the book locket, I accidentally (HAHAHA!) bought two vintage-y rings, I just forgot the name of the store! Okay... no money at all!!! haha ktnxbye.

See you on the next Supersale Bazaar!

Giving love to Sarah Dessen :)

I really don't know how I'd start this entry but I really want to talk about Ms. Dessen's books. I think I've read her books during my down times. haha!

I think that Dessen's books are made for the ladies but it doesn't hurt if guys will read it too. I find her books as quick read and has good vibes.

Photo: from google images

The Truth About Forever
   The first book I've read from Dessen. I fell in love with it instantly. I love Macy Queen because she's the girl who is perceived by the society as always the good girl. She always considers the suggestions of her mom. She spends her free time studying and she kinda feels insecure because her "so called" boyfriend is very smart. One thing that pinches my heart whenever I read Macy's character is she has many pains inside her. She is grieving silently over her father's unexpected death. She also stopped doing the thing she loves doing because of that certain incident. She became herself again when she met a new group of people. This is the perfect read for people who are finding "what will be their forever".
and I love Wes! super!

Just Listen
   Any book that has music  in it, I love it. Two different people joined together by music.

" I want to read it all over again. Especially the part with the sisters. The book also tackles one of the most common problems of girls today, eating disorder. Something that I came to know the effects more as I was reading the book. 

The part when Whitney read the poem in the cafe infront of many people and her sisters? I literally stopped reading and grabbed some Kleenex. Haha! Oh my gooosh! And Owen's love for music! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! :) I enjoyed reading it 'til dawn. :)"

 

This Lullaby

       Not really my favorite but the friendship in this story really has a place in my heart. It taught me  that we shoul believe in our hearts again despite the heartaches.

 

“I am coming to terms with the fact that loving someone requires a leap of faith, and that a soft landing is never guaranteed.” ― Sarah Dessen, This Lullaby

 
Someone Like You
Halley and Scarlett's friendship -- the one I cannot forget in this book. :)

Keeping the Moon
  Colie didn't expect that she will have the best summer ever. and I think I also have a thing for "artist" characters -- Norman! I love his character, very "looks like stubborn" but cares so much.
Inspiring. :) 


"Everything, and everyone, had its purpose. The rest of the  world, too often, might have missed that."


Lock and Key
  It is learning to trust again and FAMILY is FAMILY. Period. Not too heavy read. :)

"What is family? They were the people who claimed you. In good, in bad, in parts or in whole, they were the ones who showed up, who stayed in there, regardless. It wasn't just about blood relations or shared chromosomes, but something wider, bigger. We had many families over time. Our family of origin, the family we created, and the groups you moved through while all of this was happening: friends, lovers, sometimes even strangers. None of them perfect, and we couldn't expect them to be. You can't make any one person your world. The trick was to take what each could give you and build your world from it." 

"It's a lot easier to be lost than found. It's the reason we're always searching and rarely discovered--so many locks not enough keys." 

Along for the ride

   OMG... I think, I forgot this.. Hmmm. *google* 

Ok yeah, The one with the bike... Auden and Eli!! .. okay let's get the words from goodreads, "the hearts of two lonely learning to connect."

"Life is full of screwups. You're supposed to fail sometimes. It's a required part of the human existance." 'nuff said.

That Summer

      Not one of my favorites too. Letting go of the past is your way to be open to your future. :)

What happened to Goodbye

  The latest book of Sarah Dessen but I didn't really enjoyed it. Though, I love Mclean's character. :)

Dreamland

   Of all the books that i read, this one affected me the most. I want to take Caitlyn out of the story and hug her and let her feel that she can tell me what she really feels inside. The book made me realize that *those things really happen.* Ugh! I am really emotional while reading this. (I know you can't understand me but I'm trying very hard not to spoil... haha)

Have you read any of these books? Hope you'd share your thoughts too.

Boy meets Boy by David Levithan

This is the story of Paul, a sophomore at a high school like no other: The cheerleaders ride Harleys, the homecoming queen used to be a guy named Daryl (she now prefers Infinite Darlene and is also the star quarterback), and the gay-straight alliance was formed to help the straight kids learn how to dance. 

When Paul meets Noah, he thinks he’s found the one his heart is made for. Until he blows it. The school bookie says the odds are 12-to-1 against him getting Noah back, but Paul’s not giving up without playing his love really loud. His best friend Joni might be drifting away, his other best friend Tony might be dealing with ultra-religious parents, and his ex-boyfriend Kyle might not be going away anytime soon, but sometimes everything needs to fall apart before it can really fit together right.

This is a happy-meaningful romantic comedy about finding love, losing love, and doing what it takes to get love back in a crazy-wonderful world. -goodreads


*Yes guys, spoilers alert* 


I am very overwhelmed because of this book. I loved David Levithan since Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist & Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List but I love him even more because of this.

I realized that Paul's town is a happy land for the LGBT Community. Paul is loved by his family. They know that he is gay but they accepted him eversince. They never tried to put him down. They embraced him wholly. Also, in his school they are free. Everyone can be their selves though there are still kids who are confused with who they really are (sounds like real life right?)

I cannot help but wish that some day when I wake up I am already living in a world where Paul lives. I wish this for all my awesome friends and loved ones. "They don't need to be perfect but they can be their selves." :)

Paul is a strong and happy person. He loves organizing things (reminds me a lot of many of my gay friends.) When they organize something, it is always fabulous and fun. They are very talented like Paul.
Paul is a very good friend to everybody, he listens whenever someone needs to let all their feelings out.

Infinite Darlene. I love her openness to everything. I think she is really the representation for EQUALITY. Darlene is very gay but s/he is also the quarterback. How awesome is that? As in, I can imagine this book turned into a movie. So cute!

Kyle. more people are like him. Confused about who  he is or who will he be in front of the society...

Joni. I love her even if she's kinda stubborn. she's the girl bestfriend of Paul.

Amber. She is really a strong willed girl, love her too.

We have a crazy world but I want to believe that it is a wonderful place too. If we can just learn to respect and accept everybody like the characters in Boy meets Boy. I recommend it to everyone. :)

 "The world loves stupid labels. I wish we got to choose our own."   (David Levithan)

Before I post this entry, I'm so happy to find this! Go Anne!

'nuff said :)

Teaser Tuesday

Look what I've found while blog hopping!!!!

I found this meme here

So, I know that it's Wednesday already but I can't wait for another Tuesday to try this. Please forgive me because I'm going to do this now! haha! I promise, on thest next Teaser Tuesday I will post it on real Tuesday... haha!

SO...

"I go back to my room for my backpack, then hit the street. I could just leave my stuff in the room, or in the hotel safe, but I feel like carrying it all with me. It's as if it's a part of me already, and I can't let go." p. 69

  -Kafka on the Shore, Haruki Murakami :)

Currently reading..

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami :)

I found the book very alluring. I'm loving Kafka! haha.

Looking for Alaska by John Green

This is the first book that i'm  reading written by John Green. I was not supposed to read it this month. I was just taking a break while writing on my journal when I saw the book and started reading the 1st chapter and then I cannot bring it down anymore. hahaha. I'm loving Alaska, hmm, when I finish the book I will make a post about it!

What are you reading guys? :)

Home :)

I received my daily subscription of articles from flavorwire this morning and I saw this amazing post.
The 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the world. You can click the link for the article and photos. I will just post my favorites from the article. Okay MY SUPER FAVORITES (all photos are from the article in flavorwire!) haha.

 Shakespeare & Company, Paris, France

Barter Books, Alnwick, UK 

Bart’s Books, Ojai, California

OHMYGOSH! An outdoor bookstore!!! Lemme go!!!

 Cafebreria El Pendulo, Mexico City, Mexico

Livraria da Vila, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Awesome entrance :)

 Poplar Kid’s Republic, Beijing, China

I wish I could bring my nephews and nieces here. :)

Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina 

OMG. This is heaven. :)

 Cook & Book, Brussels, Belgium

So those were my top favorites. I hope next time there will be "most beautiful libraries in the world" article. :)

Go read and find a new journey. :)

♥K

Discover the Perks of Reading -Powerbooks

:) The powerbooks tagline! :)

LOOK! What just arrived this afternoon... :)

Our powercard! :) My Kuya Ryan's powercard was delivered together with mine today.

Okay? why am I so happy? The privileges of having a Powercard are having 10% discount on cash purchases, 5% on credit card purchases and instant discount and other benefits on seasonal and promotional items. Yehey! more more books to purchase, LOL. I'm so happy! :)

Byebye old powercard! Hello there, new one! :) 

Currently reading..

Yes, for this year... my currently reading post is back.

So, I'm currently reading

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger :)

For this month, I have finished reading,

after the quake by Haruki Murakami

The stories in the book are really mind boggling. :) Everytime, I finished reading a story, I would stop and ask myself "What does the story mean?" haha. It was really deep and you should have an open mind and wide imagination to understand the moral of the story.

Boy meets Boy by David Levithan

I will talk about this book in another entry. but I Love this so much!

Unscripted by Sarah Meier Albano & Vicky Herrera

This a compilation of some radio conversations of the hosts with different awesome personalities. You can learn many things in this book. I am an avid fan of the defunct radio show "Dollhouse". It is my daily dose of inspiration every morning when I'm on the bus and I'm on my way to school. :)

A Visit from the goon squad by Jennifer Egan

“Time is a goon.” 

How about you, what are you reading?

Anyway guys, I'm the one in the photo holding the book Catcher in the rye! hehe. That's me with the bangs again. DIY bangs. I am the one who cut it when I got bored while watching a noon time show on television. haha. Do I have a future in hair cutting? LOL 

Have a good day everyone. :)

words of wisdom

The way of f**k it by John C. Parkin, Gaia Pollini - yes! this is really a book, you can search it on goodreads.

I've come to know this book from my friend Kianah. She tagged us a photo from a page of the book and I was intrigued. When I went to their house last December, I saw this on her bedroom and read it right away. Every page has few words but full of wisdom. 

I got this info  from goodreads.

With his first (and bestselling) book, 'F**k It: The Ultimate Spiritual Way', John C. Parkin established that saying 'Fuck It' was a spiritual act: helping us let go and realise that things don’t matter so much after all. This book packs a similar punch in wisdom and style, but with fewer words and more illustrations. Full of quick tips with big effects, with lines such as 'Say Fuck It to being happy: just doing that will cheer you up no end'. This is a unique book: quick and easy to read but potentially huge in its effect on people's lives.

Aside from the wisdom, the book is really funny and you can relate with it.

I will be sharing some of favorite lines in the book.
You can tell me if you can relate too. :)

I recommend everyone to read the book esp. when you feel down. It is like a friend encouraging to face life with positivity.

"You have every reason not to be happy, but need no reason to be happy."

from a TVD fan :)

The Vampire Diaries Season 3 Episode 10 

It is really a happy day for the Delena (Damon and Elena) fans. Everyone's waiting for that kiss on the last scene in the latest episode. The writers finally gave in to the most dominant fandom in the series.

The problem is I am a Stelena (Stefan & Elena) fan but I do not hate Delena, sorry I'm not the kind of fan who hates other pairs just because it keeps getting on the way of my favorite fandom. I told you guys, I am not a fan of hate! haha. Honestly, I also like Delena! I have to admit Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev have great chemistry on and off screen. I love them as a couple! Super cuuuute. *blush*

To prove that I love the Delena fandom too:

Gooosh! Damon's lines are really, really argh! I died! :)

Damon: I love you Elena and just because I love you I can't be selfish with you... I don't deserve you but my brother does. *Gosh, tears*

So yeah, I like Delena too but Stelena got me here! (sorry I can't embed the video)

*play Gravity song by Sara Bareilles*
Stefan: What would you write?
Elena: Dear Diary, ...... I'm scared Stefan, Im scared that If I let myself be happy... the world will come crashing down...
Stefan: Do you wanna what I'm gonna write? I met a girl, we talked, it was epic. The sun came up and reality set in, all this is reality, right here.
(OMG, guys sorry, I am really a bad transcriber when I get so *kilig*! haha just better watch the link.)

When Season 3 started, the worlds of Stelena fans were crauhed, literally, LOL. haha
I know every Stelena fan used their kleenex during this scene:
Elena's birthday, that phone call

and had their hopes up when they watched this:
Stefan saves Elena from falling

And then the Christmas hiatus was over and another heartbreaking scene of Stelena was shown.

</3

Because of this scene, I have created a mental message by Stefan and because I got really carried away, I wrote it down on my journal. After so many years on writing on my journal -- the scenes that I wished have happened (in any books, movies, tv series and personal experiences), the words that should have said, the things that would have done, this is the very first time that I would share it on my blog. haha! I may talk a lot but what is written on my journal stays on my journal (even unfinished short stories, many concepts for stories and future novellas etc).

Here's my created lines (I don't know how to call it.)

I based it on the scene where Stefan said "Not really my problem." 

Stefan (what his heart screams but he said Not really my problem) : 

" I know Elena. I know. I heard everything. But I need to do this. Klaus turned everything away from me. I have to ruin him so that he could not bother you again. You think that I may have lost my humanity Elena, I appear to not care anymore but there's a deep pain in my heart that I cannot control. The pain digs deeper but I cannot let it out. Everytime you look at me with those piercing eyes is the most painful thing that I ever felt in my lifetime. If only I could just drop this fight and tell that "I lose!, I don't care anymore if Damon would die, if any of you would die. I love Elena and I don't care about the rest. It may sound perfect but it isn't real. As much as you need me, you also need all the people around you. I know how much you love me and that you are holding on because you still believe that I could care. But, the evil side of me is pushed to its limits, and I won't blame you if anytime, you would let me go. I hope you could see in my eyes all my feelings for you but you should not. Go away now Elena. Leave. 

Elena: *slaps Stefan* Then you can go to hell

Stefan: I am already in hell because of all of these. </3

-end-

Well, How was it? I hope you liked it! Super dramatic right? Because that is what i felt as I watched that heartbreaking scene. 

*woah, this one's a really long post. I hope I didn't bore you.*

<3Kit

60 books and counting

Yehey! I'm so happy I completed my goal, two weeks and 5 days before  the year ends.

I'm so happy. 60 books, hmm not bad for me. I never really had reading goals before. I usually read books whenever I want to escape from reality (trust me, this means always) and read another if I have spare time. I have a tendency to repeat the book over and over again (*ehem* Norwegian Wood).

This year, its different! I challenged myself to read more. I really want to change my goal to 100 but, I have doubts! haha! Don't worry next year, I might challenge myself to 80-100 books. 

And I still have 3 books in my currently reading list and I just hope I could finish it before the year ends. :)

These are the books that made my goal possible: 

My Top 5 Favorites:

1. SPUTNIK Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami - no doubt, hahaha! 

2. Before Ever After - Samantha Sotto

3. Stardust - Neil Gaiman (my first time to read a Gaiman book! I promise to read more of his books next year)

4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

5. After Dark - Haruki Murakami

The runner ups:

*The Girl who was on fire - different authors talk about The Hunger Games. TEAM Katniss! Yey!

*Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist - Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

* Truth About Forever, Just Listen and Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

* The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman 

My feel good books:

of course, from my favorite! Meg Cabot -- I laughed with her at Queen of Babble, can't wait to read the sequels.

Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List - Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

Chain Reaction - Simone Elkeles

Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins

Ligo na u, Lapit na me - Eros Atalia

Beastly - Alex Flinn

Lessons, lessons, lesson:

Actually, all those books taught me life lessons, new things, new ideas and gave me wider imagination...

Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress - Susan Jane Gilman

Ligo na u, Lapit na me - Eros Atalia (haha!)

Lock & Key & Just Listen - Sarah Dessen

Before I Fall - Lauren Oliver

What I talk about when I talk about running - Haruki Murakami

I expected too much:

South of the Border West of the sun - Haruki Murakami (I always wanted to read this book, its kinda boring but I still like it.. maybe I just expected for something more, idk!)

The Vampire Diaries book 1 - I love the tv series sooo muuuch but I don't know what happened. LOL

Delirium - Lauren Oliver 

Cried so much (goooosh!):

The Time Traveler's wife - Audrey Niffenegger ... Need I say more?

I can't remember how many times I cried with Sarah Dessen's books.

Dear eyes, really really sorry but I can't help it! :)

I also want to share this photo that I saw in my tumblr dashboard,

Photo by: syaraku

Child choosing a destination. 
(I can't get the exact link of the one who added the words)

Cheers to more books. more reads. more happiness.

R-e-a-d-i-n-g

It is a commercial BUT it is an inspiring one. How come the kid can write a better poem more than I could? Okay slash wrist . LOL. Well, that's what you get when you READ. Reading inspires kids... :)

the poem from the ad

How tired I am of this unbearable distance between us

How I long for the toll of the recess bell

Have you forgotten me?

Grown mindless of me?

Tell me I am not writing into an abyss

Or that is what will become of my heart…

Beautiful.. just beautiful. 

Okay, I'm writing a poem now and I'm stuck up. My poem sucks. Kill me noooow. haha Just kidding. 

Currently reading...

Yes, I'm almost finished with the Princess Diaries series. Almost! If only I have bought 8, 9 & 10 last week... Anyway, I still find Princess Mia very funny! haha

My friend Mj recommended the book Before i Fall by Lauren Oliver to all of us (her bookworm friends.) Then, Airiz told me that Lauren Oliver is also the author of Delirium. We talked about the book when Airiz told me that she bought it because she read in the back cover that the story tells that love is a disease. Interesting! Isn't it? 

How about you, what are you reading? :)

Currently reading...

After Queen of Babble and Truth About Forever

I'm now reading

What happened to goodbye by Sarah Dessen :) (look who's loving Sarah Dessen!) 

Inside the mind of Gideon Rayburn

by Sarah Miller

I bought this book 4 months ago in a book sale. I hope this one's good.

Currently reading...

I'm loving Lizzie and her bubbly self. London, France... gooooosh!

THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER

I finished reading this last week, it has a simple plot but it will stay in you heart forever. i swear. This book tells about letting go and allowing yourself to be happy again. :)

Because of this book, I now have some of her books! I'll start reading it after I finished Queen of Babble.

How about you what are you reading?

Traveling with Before Ever After

Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto (I'm so proud of you Ms. Samantha! Yes, guys! She's a Filipina) :)

As much as I'm a fan of Happy "Never" Endings, I also adore happy endings. I came to love Shelley as I am traveling (meaning: I enjoy reading the book) with her. I can say that I loooove Max's stories but there are times that I go back to some pages just to remember the other stories. Still, I really find them very believable!

I learned life lessons in the book. Many life lessons.

I admire Shelley, I even share some of Shelley's frustrations about life. Like Shelley, I fall in love with Max and his chickens! :)

"Escape" -- she wanted to do that with her life but the trip taught her the opposite.

I was really attached with the other characters that I cried with them as they share the most painful moments of their lives.

I ♥ everyone but Dex (story) pinched my heart the most and Rose' courage occupied a big space in my heart. :) Who are they? well... Read the book!

Some lessons/quotes from the book:

(Rose)"I have every reason to be sad, but i don't have any reason to mourn. People grieve when things end. Nothing has ended tonight. One of has simply gone ahead as we always knew it would have to be...."

"Life is a strong drink  served up in an extremely short-and fragile-shot glass."

"... I'll always have something that not even time can take away. Pain. ...because when I've forgotten everything else, I'll feel that ache... that tightness in my throat... that heaviness in my chest... and know that I loved a woman once and she loved me back. It's proof that I existed and so did she."

"..People loved differently. They loved slowly and cautiously because their hearts broke more easily than clay."

"Death is never swift... No matter how those left behind would like to comfort themselves with the thought."

"Life is a barter of choice and consequences."

Currently reading...

"(Rose)"I have every reason to be sad, but i don't have any reason to mourn. People grieve when things end. Nothing has ended tonight. One of has simply gone ahead as we always knew it would have to be. But there is no place Jonathan can go ..."
"Where you can't follow." Shelley said.
"Yes." Rose smiled. "In time." *my tears*"

I know. I've been reading this book for a week (or more) now. I'm really trying to digest (haha!) everything. I'm taking my time because I'm loving the characters... They are like new people that I want to get to know more. I have a thing for travelers, people who loves adventures...
The book is making me smile, cry and be "kilig"... As much as I want to know if Shelley will still have the chance to see Max, I want to take my time as the characters travel Europe.
Come read with me..
Tell me what you think, Okay?

Yes! I went to the International Book fair with my friend Debbie last Friday. :)

That's our stamp. 

I bought the book "Before Ever After" by Filipino Author Samantha Sotto (20% discount).

I am so excited to read it. :)

I'm currently reading...

Simone Ekeles novels.

Perfect Chemistry, Rules of Attraction and Chain Reaction

If you just want to read a feel good books, something light that could make you smile and cry a little bit. :) It also involves peer pressure, FAMILY, friends and yeah another take on

bad boy meets good girl...

I just started reading perfect chemistry while i've read Chain reaction (3rd book) two days ago. It was an honest mistake. I didn't know the book has connection or something but my friend said its okay because the plots of the books can stand individually. Perfect chemistry is about Alex Fuentes, (my friend Ghel said) Rules of Attraction is about Carlos Fuentes and Chain Reaction, about Luis Fuentes.

Even if I'm still halfway on reading perfect chemistry and I haven't started R. A. yet, I prefer Chain reaction the most because i like Luis and his story, his cool... Anyway, I don't want to be a spoiler so just google it up or search it in goodreads if you're interested. :) Happy Reading!

how about you, what are you reading?