TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES AYALA CENTER CEBU

My Personal Experience: I went to Ayala Center Cebu this year May 1, 2015, together with my family and my sister-in-law family. This is our first day in Cebu and the start of our summer vacation! We went to Hukad a Cebuano Restaurant to meet and greet people on the upcoming wedding of my brother. Native foods were amazing serve in banana leaves.

Ayala Center Cebu

It is a large shopping mall at the Cebu Business Park in Cebu City, Philippines. It is the first Ayala Shopping Center located outside Metro Manila. It was opened in 1994, and is owned by Ayala Malls. On an average day, more than 85,000 people visit Ayala Center Cebu, with the figure increasing to 135,000 on weekends.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Center_Cebu

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: PAPER TOWNS

Director: Jake Schreier

Cast: Nat Wolff , Cara Delevingne , Halston Sage , Austin Abrams , Caitlin Carver

Plot: Based on "The Fault In Our Stars" author John Green's book, "Papertowns" starts off with high school student, Quentin, who, on a random night in his room, is visited by his pretty neighbour Margo who wants him to help her go on a revenge quest after the people who have hurt her. But the next day when Margo suddenly goes missing, Quentin learns more about his mysterious friend through the clues she has left behind for him all across their town in order to find her.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/paper-towns-2015/id-26e80000/

My Movie Review: The movie is too cool for school teenage drama gone mysterious bad. We all know this movie is meant for teens to watch but young adults can relate too and can bring back your inner teen. Cara Delevingne brings the coolness all around her the mysterious chick you always want to follow and look out for makes this movie a must-see! But execution where the story of this two ends was unsatisfying even if we got the lesson.
My Favorite Term: Paper Towns

According to the author John Green, mapmakers make fictional entries in their maps as a way to tell if others are copying them. These entries can be towns, but they typically exist on a smaller scale. Mapmakers aren’t the only ones who use this copyright trick. Green mentioned fake entries in encyclopedias and dictionaries, including a word made up by the New Oxford American Dictionary that other dictionaries started including as real word.

Source:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/19/john-green-explains-paper-towns_n_6904420.html

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES LORENZO'S WAY

My Personal Experience: I went to Lorenzo's Way this year June 25, 2015, together with my sister and our parents. We went there to have a family lunch and spend time with our mama and papa. My sister just arrived from Singapore and spent her vacation leave in Makati to visit me while our parents came from our province to bond with us for whole day.

Lorenzo's Way

Lorenzo's Way was named one of Philippine Tatler's Best Restaurants for 2014. Why should one visit Lorenzo's Way? Tatler says that at Lorenzo's Way, one can reunite with the familiar flavors of one's favorite home-cooked Filipino dishes, prepared the LJC Way. Tatler gave Lorenzo's Way a perfect 10 for service and 9 for food and ambience.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/LorenzosWayRestaurant?fref=nf

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: MAGIC MIKE XXL

Director: Gregory Jacobs  

Cast: Channing Tatum , Matt Bomer , Joe Manganiello , Adam Rodriguez , Kevin Nash , Michael Strahan , Jada Pinkett Smith , Elizabeth Banks , Amber Heard , Andie MacDowell

Plot: Three years after Mike decided to quit his stripper life, the rest of the Kings of Tampa dancers are likewise ready to bow out. However, they want to go out with a bang, so they invite Magic Mike for one last performance in Myrtle Beach. On the road to their final show, Mike and the guys find old and new acquaintances as well as learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/magic-mike-xxl-2015/id-95e80000/

My Movie Review: The movie is smashing breaking the barrier in terms of the scope of audiences it entertains. Women, gays, lesbians and men reunite to watch this movie most of the movie house were full making this a certified hit. My sister treat me to watch, some watch this with their love ones and others enjoyed it by themselves. Who knew male stripping movie could be more than the fun stuff? about brotherhood and form friendships.
My Favorite Lines: I've got a little treat for y'all tonight. It's the man I knew as White Chocolate. Some might know him as Magic Mike. We gonna see if he still got some magic in that Mike. You down for a little fun tonight? Have a seat. Mike? Come on, let's not do this. Are you ready to be worshipped? Are you ready to be exulted? I wish we had known you guys back in our day. Well, I'd say it's still your day, ma'am. Tomorrow, we start the pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach for the convention! 

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE

My Personal Experience: I worked as a library clerk at College Of Saint Benilde this year April 30, 2015, together with other librarians. We took pictures in and out of the library but only pictures on the bookshelves made the cut. This was taken on my last day of work as library clerk and I know I made a good effort in seeing and doing things leaving the library.

College of Saint Benilde

De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB, Benilde) is a private Catholic college in the Malate district of Manila, Philippines. There are 3 campuses, one is along Taft Avenue, with two campuses along Pablo Ocampo Street and Arellano Avenue. The Taft Campus, the Angelo King International Center and the School of Design and Arts in Malate, Manila.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle%E2%80%93College_of_Saint_Benilde

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ANT-MAN

Director: Peyton Reed

Cast: Paul Rudd , Michael Douglas , Evangeline Lilly , Corey Stoll , Bobby Cannavale , Michael Peña , Judy Greer , Wood Harris , David Dastmalchian , Anthony Mackie

Plot: When Dr. Hank Pym makes a discovery that enables one to get the abilities of an ant; which is to shrink in size but greatly increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang becomes Ant-Man. Scott has to embrace his inner-hero and along with Dr. Hank, have to protect the secrets behind his new-found capabilities as the duo plan a heist that may just save the world.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/marvels-ant-man-2015/id-96e40000/

My Movie Review: The movie is well thought towards details on the special effects and concept. Marvel introduces Ant-Man one of the newest superhero to look up and watch out for set in a modern world where Avengers exists bring added possibilities to the story. Exploring the world of ants never gets exciting than this seeing them up-close in action. Paul Rudd played the hero but Michael Peña got my attention his enthusiastic storytelling.
My Favorite Term: Pym Particles

Pym Particles are subatomic particles discovered by Dr. Henry Pym which can increase or decrease the size and mass of objects or living beings, the mass being extracted from or shunted into a subatomic dimension known as the Microverse. It is used in the Ant-Man suit, Wasp suit and Yellowjacket suit.

Source: http://marvel-movies.wikia.com/wiki/Pym_Particles

TRAVEL TO PLACES: HONG KONG TUNG CHUNG

My Personal Experience: I went to Hong Kong Tung Chung last year November 24, 2014, together with my sister and her boyfriend. This is the start of our journey going to Ngong Ping in Lantau Island. Many tourists going here daily we have to wait for our turn and fall in line before the cable car ride I got so hungry we decide to eat when we arrived.

Tung Chung

Tung Chung meaning 'eastern stream', is an area situated on the north-western coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It is currently one of the latest generation of new towns, was formerly a rural village around Tung Chung Wan, and along the delta and lower courses of Tung Chung River and Ma Wan Chung in the north-western coast of Lantau Island.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tung_Chung

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: TERMINATOR GENISYS

Director: Alan Taylor

Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Jai Courtney , Jason Clarke , Lee Byung-hun , Matt Smith , Emilia Clarke , J.K. Simmons , Dayo Okeniyi , Courtney B. Vance , Sandrine Holt

Plot: In the year 2029, the leader of the resistance, John Connor, continues his fights against the machines from SkyNet and while he is on the verge of victory, he sends lieutenant Kyle Reese back to the past in order to save his mother's life and ensure his own existence. But what he later discovers is something out of his expectation.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/terminator-genisys-2015/id-2ee60000/

My Movie Review: The movie is worth watching the reset of the blockbuster franchise gives a fresh take on the Terminator story. Arnold Schwarzenegger is indeed the soul of the Terminator franchise without him it's not the same or complete I'm so glad his back. His the ultimate robot in human form the role made him a superstar and have famous catch phrase "I'll be back". Sarah Connor and John Connor are humanity's last hope on Judgement Day this come to mind when I hear their names Kyle Reese doesn't ring a bell.
My Favorite Lines: "The machines sent a Terminator back to a time before the war to kill my mother, Sarah Connor. Sir, let me save her." "My whole life I've prepared my son to lead in a fight against machines. They last thing I could imagine is that he'd become one of them." "Come with me if you want to live! Now, soldier!" "I've been waiting for you!" "I look at each of you and I see the marks of this long and terrible war. If we die tonight, mankind dies with us." "We can stop Judgement Day from happening." "I'll be back! What?

TRAVEL TO PLACES: HONG KONG TIAN TAN BUDDHA

My Personal Experience: I went to Hong Kong Tian Tan Buddha last year November 24, 2014, together with my sister and her boyfriend. We went there to see the beauty of Hong Kong's highest and biggest Buddha. Climbing the long stairs before you see up close the Buddha was exhausting you need to take a rest and once in a while capture the moments.

Tian Tan Buddha

Widely touted as one of the most significant Lantau tourist spots, Tian Tan Buddha takes visitors on a sacred land tour of enlightenment. It’s a seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue sits calmly next Po Lin Monastery. The easiest way to reach the Buddha is through the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, which takes merely 25 minutes and allows visitors to breathe in the beautiful scenery along the journey.

Source: http://www.np360.com.hk/en/lantau-outdoor-fun/land/buddha.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: LAST KNIGHTS

Director: Kazuaki Kiriya

Cast: Clive Owen , Morgan Freeman , Aksel Hennie , Daniel Adegboyega , Sung-kee Ahn

Plot: Academy Award Nominee Clive Owen delivers an electrifying performance as a fallen warrior who rises against a corrupt and sadistic ruler to avenge his dishonored master, Academy Award Winner Morgan Freeman in this epic, sword-clashing adventure of loyalty, honor, and vengeance.

Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_knights/

My Movie Review: The movie is under appreciated despite of the good scenes and crafty storytelling. The winter vibe is what I like about it and the sword fights somehow brings back the old times. Clive Owen as a fallen warrior was forced to cut off the head of his master played by Morgan Freeman and to fight for his master honor he seek vengeance to the people who made him do it. Most of their cast were Chinese and I don't know them.
My Favorite Lines: "Honor is something that all men are born with. It cannot be taken from you nor can it be granted. It must not be lost." "One is to be admired for rebuilding the self, not judged." "Your innermost fear is your most striking element." "Only time will tell how we are remembered." "There must never be a time when we fail to protest."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: HONG KONG BODHI SQUARE

My Personal Experience: I went to Bodhi Square last year November 24, 2014, together with my sister and her boyfriend. We went there after eating our lunch at Zen Noodle Cafe in Ngong Ping Village. Bodhi Square is a place for people who make wishes and believe it will come true but we don't know that when were there no wishes made only solo pictures.

Bodhi Square

There is a legend saying that wishes made at the "Bodhi Wishing Shrine" under the Bodhi Tree will come true.The Bodhi Tree, known as the Bo Tree, is the "Tree of Awakening". It was the tree under which Siddhartha meditated "Who am I and why am I here?", eventually attaining Enlightenment and becoming Buddha.

Source: http://www.np360.com.hk/en/visitors-information/index.asp?id=122

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: POLTERGEIST

Director: Gil Kenan

Cast: Sam Rockwell , Jared Harris , Rosemarie DeWitt , Nicholas Braun , Saxon Sharbino

Plot: "Poltergeist" is a reboot of the 1982 film of the same name, which tells a classic tale of a family whose suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/poltergeist-2015/id-dae60000/

My Movie Review: The movie is delightful to watch classy horror unlike other horror with disturbing images. This will be my favorite horror movie if someone would ask me it has good story and great effects. Poltergeist is a kind of horror movie you'll love to watch cause after the ending you leave the terror at the cinemas. In other words it will not hunt you in a certain way like in sleeping or just thinking about it that's I felt no strings attached.
My Favorite Term: Poltergeist

In folklore a poltergeist (German for "noisy ghost") is a type of ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as loud noises and objects moved around or destroyed. Most accounts of poltergeists describe movement or levitation of objects, such as furniture and cutlery, or noises such as knocking on doors. Poltergeists have been claim to be capable of pinching, biting, hitting and tripping people.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist