movie time #3 : The Romantics

when i first saw the preview to this movie i really wanted to watch it because i myself am a romantic and i am a sucker for a movie preview with a good song. not that long ago i talked to my dear good friend (sister from another mister), h4/5eidi, and she told me she wasn't too impressed with the movie. this of course intrigued me more, so i moved this movie to #1 on my lovely netflix que.

finally took some time today to watch it, i must say, i liked it. (even though most of the reviews bashed it) i'd give it a 4 out of 5. the characters were more then two dimensional, i enjoyed the plot, script, location, setting and music. i also will give katie holmes a cheers to her acting performance. bravo katie! bravo!

"Listening to music.
Driving with no destination.
And I guess this,
this beautiful mess
is best ended without notification.
Probably better." - laura (katie holmes)

About moi, according to Keirsey

pic circa 10|2007

Idealist Portrait of the Teacher (ENFJ)

Even more than the other Idealists,Teachers have a natural talent for leading students or trainees toward learning, or as Idealists like to think of it, they are capable of calling forth each learner's potentials. Teachers (around two percent of the population) are able - effortlessly, it seems, and almost endlessly-to dream up fascinating learning activities for their students to engage in. In some Teachers, this ability to fire the imagination can amount to a kind of genius which other types find hard to emulate. But perhaps their greatest strength lies in their belief in their students. Teachers look for the best in their students, and communicate clearly that each one has untold potential, and this confidence can inspire their students to grow and develop more than they ever thought possible.
In whatever field they choose, Teachers consider people their highest priority, and they instinctively communicate personal concern and a willingness to become involved. Warmly outgoing, and perhaps the most expressive of all the types, Teachers are remarkably good with language, especially when communicating in speech, face to face. And they do not hesitate to speak out and let their feelings be known. Bubbling with enthusiasm, Teachers will voice their passions with dramatic flourish, and can, with practice, become charismatic public speakers. This verbal ability gives Teachers a good deal of influence in groups, and they are often asked to take a leadership role.Teachers like things settled and organized, and will schedule their work hours and social engagements well ahead of time -- and they are absolutely trustworthy in honoring these commitments. Valuing as they do interpersonal cooperation and harmonious relations, Teachers are extraordinarily tolerant of others, are easy to get along with, and are usually popular wherever they are.
Teachers are highly sensitive to others, which is to say their intuition tends to be well developed. Certainly their insight into themselves and others is unparalleled. Without a doubt, they know what is going on inside themselves, and they can read other people with uncanny accuracy. Teachers also identify with others quite easily, and will actually find themselves picking up the characteristics, emotions, and beliefs of those around them. Because they slip almost unconsciously into other people's skin in this way, Teachers feel closely connected with those around them, and thus show a sincere interest in the joys and problems of their employees, colleagues, students, clients, and loved ones.

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Remembering my mommy : 4 years without her

- when i was younger 5th to 6th grade, to be exact, my mom and i would listen to her cd's pretty loud in the morning while we got ready. the cd's we had in rotation were her mowtown, mary wells and diana ross compelations, blues travelers, mary j. bliege and TLC (crazy.sexy.cool album)

- she had her morning routine down. she'd get up, pee, make her coffee, smoke, take a shower, blow dry her hair, put rollers in her hair, watch Good Day LA with Jillian Barbarie, Steve Edwards, and Dorothy Lucy while applying her make up, paint her toe nails (according to the color she was wearing), sometimes make breakfast, take her meds and then smoke again as she was walking out the house

- before she would walk in the house (after work) after being dropped off or picked up she would sweep our walk-way

- she would have friends that traveled buy her coffee mugs ( a tradition i now carry on)

- every now and then, late at night, she would ask me to make her an over easy egg sandwich with mayo

- one night i awoke to the sounds of my mom crying, i got out of bed and walked over to her bedroom to hear more clearly, after i confirmed what i was hearing i walked back to my room, laid in bed and cried to myself

so today makes four years since my mom passed away and i am a mess mentally. i am lost in nostalgia. i work at focusing my mind on the present and the future because when i take a mental time machine to the past i can get caught in a washer machine of sadness, longing and regret. it's fortunate for me i know that that's not healthy so like i said, i try to focus on the present and the future. what kills me is my sense of family. she was the only constant person in my life until she moved out and decided to live her life free from all past responsibilities. i feel that her past baggage, me included made her too sad. i was a reminder of her good and sadness. emotions she was not able to accept and deal with. though that seems harsh, i do believe it was reality. i miss her sooo much. i miss my family. she was my family, she was the one i spent all my holidays with, attended my performances and graduations, made me feel unconditionally loved. i long for a family and look very forward to starting my own with roland. i promise to make my children feel the way my mom always made me feel, LOVED and wanted. i would always over hear my mom talking about me with such pride and when i would meet people that she had talked about me to, they would always complement me. she was my biggest supporter. i am truly blessed to have had her in my life as long as i did. she gave me enough love, confidence and drive to accomplish my goals. i love you mommy.

Movie TIme #2: Bobby

i finally got to watch this film... 5 years later. i found it to be more like a actor showcase then a coherent film. most of the characters were just briefly brushed upon. however, those characters that did get more screen time, i.e. demi moore and sharon stone, there characters were written very well and their acting was very believable. i really enjoyed the weaving of vintage real footage with the film footage and the set design and wardrobe were done so well that the two looked seamless together.

our 3 1/2 year anni & Vday celebration

location: Chais Islands Bistro
rating: 1*2*3*4*





ro's app: Fresh Oyster On Ice with Lemongrass Garlic Mignonette Fresh Roma Tomato and Tobiko Caviar

my app: Japanese Eggplant & Zucchini Soufflé (For Vegetarian)
Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

ro's entree: Steamed Chinese Style Fresh Onaga with Ginger & Green Onions Sautéed Chives with Crispy Bacon, served with Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice

my entree: Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Reduction Hamakua Mushroom Edamame Risotto

our dessert: Heart Shaped White Chocolate Amore Truffle With Fresh Raspberry Guava Puree

though this post is a month late, it still is something i wanted to share. i was very adamant about not liking or celebrating the vday before ro and i got together that i tried to ban us from celebrating it. but ro wouldn't have it. he had expressed that he wanted to celebrate it because he never was really able to do so in his pst relationships. so i gave in that first year (2.14.08) but rationalized that we were celebrating our anniversary, not Vday. as the last three years have passed, i have caved in and have become a participator of Vday again. i mean who was i kidding, this holiday has always had a place in my heart. when i was younger my mom would always give me Vday goodies and a card, she continued this tradition till she passed away (till I was 23). so here we are, celebrating the Vday that i so fought against in my single days.

This Vday was very nice. We had an AH-mazing dinner at Chais, enjoyed good drinks and was lucky enough to catch a ride home from our friends.

Maunawili Falls

went hiking today with mari face at maunawili falls. it was a fairly easy hike, but it was supper muddy. after the hike we went to bostons pizza.

food log:
blackened salmon
brown rice
broccoli
zucchini
spinach, mushroom, garlic pizza
edamame
two spicy tuna sushi
dragon roll
con sushi
4 red vines

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