Now, What?

I guess I am now at the point of my life where everything seems unsure, more than ever. Having received the good news of passing the June 2008 Local Nursing Licensure Examination, I thought that I would finally be able to plan my life. But, it's the other way around. There are a lot of options and I have a lot of things that I want to do and I don't know where to begin. I have a lot of goals and I don't know which one to prioritize. I really need a lot of time to think but I don't have the luxury of time. It's hard. This is hard. But, I know that by GOD's grace, I will be on the right track.

17667 MIRANDA, RN

I've always had this feeling. That I will pass. And, I did pass.

My heart is full of gratitude and praises for our GOD. LORD, I am overwhelmed, and overjoyed by this wonderful blessing that you have given me. You have given me the title of RN. Thank you for this blessing and I appreciate it very much.

I pray that I may become to grow as a loving, compassionate, intelligent, wise, GOD-fearing, client-centered NURSE. I pray that I may become GOD's instrument to care for the people who are in need.

Thank you.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Finding Passion

One of the things that really irritates me is when I watch the television and when I hear people say that, "Singing is my passion," or that, "Acting is my passion." All of this they answer because they are part of a contest that is scouting to find the best new singers and actors. 

I feel like the word PASSION has become an ordinary word with an ordinary meaning. I believe that many have mistaken it for LIKE. I think that when some people say that doing this is my passion, what they really mean is that they like doing that. 

But, maybe it IS their passion and I am just jealous that I haven't found what I am passionate about. 

I'm already 20 years old and I feel that I'm missing out a lot on living because I believe that I haven't found my calling - the thing that I could be passionate about. I want to find that something or whatever that I would love doing for the rest of my life. I want to make a big impact around the world. I want the world to be a better place and I want others to follow suit.

I pray to GOD, that being a Christian, he would lead me to that special something, someone, somewhatever that I'll be passionate about.

Review: The Dark Knight

If you haven't seen the current Batman sequel, you should set a date and watch it.

When I read the reviews from Yahoo and Eonline, I thought that the critics were exaggerating regarding how great this film was. They weren't. The movie sure lived up to the hype that was surrounding it. I'd have to say that so far, this is the best movie I've seen this year.

Although the Batman is the hero of the story, I'd have to say that Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker is outstanding. He was really freaky. He sort of reminded me of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of The Lambs. I was shocked, thrilled, and dumbfounded by the Joker. I even caught myself gasping with mouth open. I'm not kidding.

The sounds were great. We watch the movie at Glorietta 4's THX Cinema, and believe me when I tell you that my feet were trembling. They were shaking everytime there's an explosion. The whole experience was riveting. Fascinating.

One might think that this movie is like the typical comic book super heroes. You know the typical storyline of the hero being confronted by the evil in the world and at the same time fighting his own demons and battling with the desire to regain normalcy in life. And, of course, there's the love angle part but, this Batman is not your ordinary superhero flick. It's complex. I believe that there is depth in our hero's character that the director, Christopher Nolan was able to tell the audience. Then, there's the ultimate villain, Joker, motivated by gratification of causing pain and fear among the people. Joker's character, which was impeccably played by Heath Ledger, is what made this movie different and great.

I think Heath outshined them all and it sucks that this is the last film that he finished. It's disheartening to know that we could not see his growth as an actor. It sucks, really.

I also would like to commend Gary Oldman who played the role of the Lt. James Gordon, and Aaron Eckhart who played the role of Harvey Dent/Two Face. Although they played a supporting role, they did a great job!

The actors were perfectly cast. I loved everyone of them. They bring something good to the table.

The movie is not just a movie. It really is an experience. It is an exciting ride you don't want to miss!

I Dream of NYC

For a couple of weeks now, I've been searching about everything about New York City - from the different hotels, the places to visit, the best time to go to NYC - everything that a traveler needs to know when visiting NYC. In my case, a wannabe traveler.

I'm salivating over the fact that someday in the very near future, I could go and visit NYC and really have a blast with my sister or with my family or alone. I really don't care who I'm with I just want to visit the place.

I don't know why I became so hooked with this city. Maybe its because I am a fan of Sex and the City and the movie Serendipity. I really don't know. I just feel that I was meant to go there. I feel that New York and me have a connection. I feel like I am meant to experience that place.

I know it. I will go there. I know. I just know.

Being unemployed has given me a chance to think, to reflect, and most especially, to watch movies. I have seen more movies these past two months than what I have seen the past year. I have seen Sex and the City, Get Smart, Wanted, The Happening at the theaters. I also saw Once, The Shawshank Redemption, Disturbia, Silence of the Lambs, and Shakespeare In Love through DVDs (Original DVDs, mind you!).

I want to watch the following at the theaters: Hancock, Batman, Eagle Eye.

I also want to buy DVDs of Ocean's Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen. Hehe...

This is such a total waste of space.

It was me time today. I went to H Salon to pamper myself. My mom sent some money to have my hair cut, and a foot spa with a pedi. Its no big, really.

The best part of my day was being able to watch the movie Wanted at the G4 theatre. The movie stars Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and James McAvoy.

I believe that this movie is the most action-packed movie I've seen since Mission Impossible III (which is not at all that heart-thumping). The movie is very entertaining.

McAvoy (Wesley) is a 'lost' boy who doesn't 'fit' in. He's got a lot of angst and personal problems. Now, his world gets rattled by the death of his estranged 'father' which was made known to him by the uber ripped and edgy Ms. Angelina Jolie (Fox). Confused, beaten, and scared from the chase by the so-called 'murderer' of his 'father', he decided to join forces with his father's 'Fraternity'. There, he learned how to be an assassin. He kills people that is revealed by threads, literally.

Now, at the end, he learned that he was working for the people he thought he was fighting against. Very ALIAS. The name of the culprit - SLOANE. Very Alias!

The man who he thought killed his father, was his father after all. If only he learned about this earlier, he wouldn't have killed him.

Now, the best fight scene I've seen since I-don't-know-when-or-what was his fight scene at the textile building. I think that it was really cool. He's only got two guns, and just lived through the shooting by getting his predator's guns.

Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie were perfectly casted. Although James McAvoy delivered a wonderful performance, I think that Shia LaBeouf could've done the same. I was hoping that he could've 'upped' his acting.

All in all, it was a very entertaining movie. The ticket price is very worth it.