I’m still in my hermit mode but I did manage to go out on Thursday night with some girlfriends. And even though the supposed “party” we wanted to go to didn’t really feel much of being one, we had a blast anyway. Great company always trumps anything so I’m quite happy to have found people where I don’t need alcohol to make them seem interesting.

And to make it a streak, I hung out on Friday with my good friend Alvin. We grabbed brunch and then split up while he watched a movie and I had a haircut then reconvened for some shoe shopping and Italian food. Trust me, it was a lazy day, that one, and I was nursing a headache but I stuck it out because nothing beats hanging out with a good friend. Besides, we’re the type that’s comfortable in our silence.

Anyway, here’s the aftermath of the so-called trim. It looks so much unruly now though especially since I can’t blowdry it as good as this.

Yesterday was equally fun too. I know I like doing Movie Nights alone but yesterday I did it with Janick.  We met at Book Café first for some coffee and hazelnut chocolate cake before heading off for movies.  It was mafia themed as we watched Il Divo, a biopic on former Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti who’s been accused of being in cahoots with the mafia.  We also saw Bullitt, a 1968 film about a politician trying to bring down a mafia boss by using his brother as a witness and all hell breaks loose when the witness gets gunned down.  Both films have very good music and the cinematography for the former was superb.

To top the evening’s fun factor, we had pizza in between sips of red wine.  It’s refreshing to hangout with someone and not feel like I’d rather shoot myself in the head, no?  Well I must say this weekend has been all about good company.  Should do it more often.

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Charismatic by Keeny

The story of Carl and Ellie is somewhat of a fairytale (minus the princess and castles) only because their relationship seems to withstand the test of time and divorce (the modern day equivalent of evil stepmothers and devious leprechauns).  However, their life story isn’t entirely implausible even in our very skeptical idea of love and companionship.  To be honest, I cried during the first 10 minutes of the film because at the deepest, darkest recesses of my heart and soul (ha!) I know that I want something similar.

It’s such a beautiful film; the visuals (oh the details!) and the storytelling.  I also enjoyed the fact that you would have to suspend your disbelief, as with most movies, to be able to really enjoy it.  But what really made me love UP so much is the reality that life is not an adventure but a series of adventures.

Anyway back to 2010, I feel like I’ve started the year on the right footing.  I spent the entire day clearing out dirty laundry, sweeping the entire apartment floor, and putting my books up for sale.  Not to mention that UP has put a positive spin to things for me.  Thus my adventure this year begins with goals:

• Pay off debt
• Have a sizable savings account
• Find other sources of cash flow (e.g. selling unnecessary belongings)
• Drop to and maintain weight at 52-54kg
• Get my Spanish up to par

No matter what you may think of new year’s resolutions, I don’t see any of mine as unreasonable and most are quite important for me to achieve if I want to make progress with my life.  Plus I already have a few goals in mind for 2011 and its success will be dependent on whether I do well on this year’s.  It’s also important that I set goals so I have something to work towards, just like Carl and Paradise Falls.

Plus, I think no matter how it ends (forgive the cheesiness to follow) it’s the journey and the adventure that matters.  So no beating myself up if I don’t achieve them, but that’s not saying I will be more lax about it.

Anyway, I really do have a good feeling about 2010.  Let’s hope I am right and that this year will be legendary.

On a non sour note, I seem to think of nothing but girls this week. Ha!  I was finally able to catch An Education after falling in love with the idea of it.  I’ve always enjoyed Nick Hornby‘s work so this should come as no surprise.  Besides, I am crushing on Carey Mulligan in the film. I would highly suggest watching this film and making your own opinion of it.  Although I am fairly certain it will be a positive one.

[Audio clip: view full post to listen]The Girl Got Hot by Weezer

For a week I was uninspired. I didn’t even have it in me to write – not even a blog post nor an email.  Even my usual enthusiasm for exercise was curbed.  I just felt like a complete piece of crap and I know it’s going to take more than just wallowing to get me out of it.

[Audio clip: view full post to listen]I’ll Be Here Awhile by 311

But I’m back.  I think I’ve bounced from that dreary place called self-pity and am proactively trying to be happy.

I know I once said that ‘happiness is a warm gun’ (culled from John Lennon’s brilliant mind, no less) and was quite surprised that this time around, I wasn’t even thinking of that.  I usually become very emotional during these phases but I’ve got a good support system installed now and couldn’t be happier to have them backing me up every step of the way.

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“Only after disaster can we be resurrected”

We all know how much Fight Club is a big part of my life.  Seriously, whenever I feel like crap, watching the movie puts me back into perspective.  That doesn’t mean I’m about to start a fight club of my own (although sometimes I wish I could) but in celebration of Fight Club’s 10th Year Anniversary, you may want to check this out.

Wednesdays are the worst days for me.  I almost got scared shitless when I came to the bathroom to wash my face and saw my horrendous reflection – man, I look like a zombie!  I got to find a better night cream.  Haha.

Speaking of zombies, I was reminded of MSTRKRFT’s remix of Monster Hospital when I stumbled on it yesterday.  Last time I heard this song was more than a year and a half ago.  Well, what better way to celebrate this reunion than with a video of it, right?  Plus, it totally has zombies in it.  Yeay!

One more thing, Wednesdays are actually pretty good for let’s-kill-some-zombies shooting games. I heard Left 4 Dead is awesome.