TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- GRASS RESIDENCES PAVILION

My Personal Experience: I went to SM Grass Residences Pavilion this year July 29, 2017, together with my family, friends and relatives. We went there to celebrate the birthday of my second nephew- (JW) Jeoff Wallace. The theme of the party was tropical and everything green fitting for the venue grass residence. The cake and sweets have special section called Tiki Bar.

Grass Residences Pavilion

Surround yourself with green and blue. Revel in the amenities of country club living. Keep in touch with nature, with the help of cutting-edge green architecture and expanses of lush grass! This is the art of condo living at its greenest, at the green heart of Quezon City, behind SM North EDSA. Grass Residences its creating an oasis where your family can grow and prosper!!

Source: http://smresidences.com.ph/grass_residences.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD

Director: Patrick Hughes

Cast: Ryan Reynolds , Samuel L. Jackson , Salma Hayek , Gary Oldman , Richard E. Grant , Elodie Yung , Joaquim de Almeida , Sam Hazeldine , Tsuwayuki Saotome , Yuri Kolokolnikov

Plot: The world's top bodyguard gets a new client in the form of his former enemy - a hit man who came in from the cold and must testify at the International Court of Justice. However, after opposing each other for years, the two of them must now put aside the differences and work together to get to The Hague to bring down a murderous dictator.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/the-hitman39s-bodyguard-2017/id-14ee0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is top notch in the action chasing department with such fun ride. The Hitman's Bodyguard is surprisingly enjoyable even though lots of cliche and cheesy parts! Ryan Reynolds is funny and well acted his serious act humor saving this film from being a flop. Amsterdam is next reason to see it the tranquility of the place still show admits the sent chaos! I don't like the singing part of with the nuns saw it many times already for me it's rather rubbish. The climax was good but the finish was bad it end up out of nowhere feels like they went back to the past or really went back to the bar I really don't know no wonder it has lot mixed reviews!

More Description: With his reputation in tatters after a painfully unsuccessful delivery of a distinguished Japanese client, former triple-A executive protection agent, Michael Bryce, two long years after the disgraceful incident, is now reduced to a mere second-class bodyguard for hire. Under those circumstances, Bryce would do anything to prove his worth once again, and as a result, it won't be long before he accepts an offer from Interpol to escort the renowned international assassin Darius Kincaid from Manchester to the Hague. The task seems simple: Bryce only needs to transport the contract killer from point A to point B, while the trip to the Netherlands is long and hazardous. Without a doubt, this a race against the clock as the mismatched duo will have to put aside their grudges in a non-stop concerto for kick ass bullets.

Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1959563/plotsummary?ref_=tt_stry_pl

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- BACKYARD KITCHEN + BREW

My Personal Experience: I went to Backyard Kitchen + Brew this year July 29, 2017, together with my sister and brother-in-law. We went there to dine-in after finding the Uptown Place Mall. Backyard Kitchen + Brew is found in the upper part of the mall and has large space in a corner. It is one of the must-see restaurants:) tasty food with rustic atmosphere that's cool to hang-out.

Backyard Kitchen + Brew

Located at Fourth Floor, Uptown Place Mall, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. About Backyard Kitchen + Brew is a newly opened restaurant in Uptown Mall. It's a American-Italian Restaurant with popular dishes and drinks: Appetizer- Backyard Burger, Main Course- Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Non-Alcoholic Drink and Alcoholic Drink- Jack Daniels.

Source: https://www.thefortcity.com/restaurants-and-cafe/backyard-kitchen-brew

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE DARK TOWER

Director: Nikolaj Arcel

Cast: Idris Elba , Matthew McConaughey , Tom Taylor , Katheryn Winnick , Alex McGregor , Jackie Earle Haley , Claudia Kim , Abbey Lee Kershaw , Nicholas Hamilton , Michael Barbieri

Plot: The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/the-dark-tower-2017/id-3ceb0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is such a cookie-cutter giving you a taste of unfulfilling promise! The Dark Tower is somewhat came from a precious material by Stephen King's series of books making one of the most anticipated movies but the greatness didn't translated towards the film. The fantasy is constructed properly putting you in new world yet the delivery too fast and short. Matthew McConaughey may not the best villain but it's nice to see him again in the big screen! Living in this age is hard more so satisfying audience maybe harder yet making film is hard too learn to appreciate the beauty of the graphics and the imagination built makes it a worth while:)
My Favorite Term: The Dark Tower (Series)

The Dark Tower is a series of eight books written by American author Stephen King that incorporates themes from multiple genres, including dark fantasy, science fantasy, horror, and Western. It describes a "gunslinger" and his quest toward a tower, the nature of which is both physical and metaphorical. The series, and its use of the Dark Tower, expands upon Stephen King's multiverse and in doing so, links together many of his other novels. King has described the series as his magnum opus. The series was inspired by the poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came" by Robert Browning, whose full text was included in final volume appendix.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Tower_(series)

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: PHILIPPINES-- UPTOWN PLACE MALL

My Personal Experience: I went to Uptown Place Mall this year July 29, 2017, together with my sister and brother-in-law. We went there to see the mall for the first time and to have a fun night out at Bonifacio Global City. We walked from the main street to out of nowhere it's like feeling a hidden gem in the city upon exploring it we pass-by Sunnies Cafe and Happy Lemon!

Uptown Place Mall

At the centre of Uptown Bonifacio, rises a 5-storey Mall called Uptown Place Mall. Uptown mall features a Las Vegas-style water fountain that present a water, lights, sounds, even fire show also known as the dancing fountain. Lots of restaurants are open, such as Singapore-based Peperoni Pizzeria, Morganfield’s for American Midwest cuisine and the Fely J’s Kitchen.

Source: http://www.megaworld.com/news/uptown-place-mall-newest-go-to-place-in-bgc/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE BEGUILED

Director: Sofia Coppola

Cast: Colin Farell , Nicole Kidman , Kirsten Dunst , Elle Fanning , Oona Laurence , Matt Story

Plot: Based upon the novel "A Painted Devil" by Thomas Cullinan and its 1971 film adaptation, an injured Union soldier finds refuge in a Confederate girls' boarding school and becomes the object of the young women's sexual fantasies. He cons his way into each of the lonely women's hearts, causing them to turn on each other. But when he refuses to completely comply with the girls' wishes, they make it very difficult for him to leave.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/the-beguiled-2017/id-25ee0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is quite classic been true to adaptation only less than expected! The Beguiled is a corset drama that creates unsettling and slow-burning atmosphere which get bloody suspense towards the climax but cut short lead to empty end didn't met the anticipation. Colin Farell is the guilty pleasure for most of girls filling aspiration fantasy and feeding curiosity! The ladies have different attributes like Nicole Kidman is strong but resistant with the girls then Elle Fanning playing flirty and mischievous while Kristen Dunst its old lady like and melancholy. The 1971 version way better more passionate and intense this one just gave enough thoughts!

More Description: Martha Farnsworth is leading a girls school in Virginia during the American Civil War. Back in 1864 almost all of the students, teachers and slaves have left. Only teacher Edwina Morrow and five students stay with Miss Farnsworth. While out in the woods searching for mushrooms, Amy, one of the students, comes across John McBurney, a corporal in the Union Army who was wounded in the leg during battle and has since deserted the battlefield. Amy brings McBurney to the school where he falls unconscious. The women lock McBurney in one of the rooms while Miss Farnsworth tends to his wounds and wiping his body to clean him. All the women and young girls in the school are immediately fascinated by the handsome man!

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beguiled_(2017_film)

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- 55 EVENTS PLACE IN QUEZON CITY

My Personal Experience: I went to 55 Events Place in Quezon City this year May 28, 2017, together with my family, friends and relatives. We went there to celebrate the birthday of my first nephew- (CJ) Ciel Jasper. The theme of the party was all about pandas that you can only wear either black or white. 55 Events Place is a nice venue for gatherings it has enough space.

55 Events Place in Quezon City

It  brings celebrations to the next level, may it be a grand event or an intimate get together. It is the perfect venue for weddings, debuts, birthdays, corporate events, seminars, and more. It is not the typical venue at this side of Manila for it breaks free from the usual garden setting and offers its minimalist and zen inspired design, with predominantly earth colors and a beautiful garden with water features and to give comfort. 55 Events Place offers amenities and features for you and your guest to enjoy. Celebrate your events with us and will surely be extraordinary!!

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ATOMIC BLONDE

Director: David Leitch

Cast: Charlize Theron , James McAvoy , Sofia Boutella , John Goodman , Roland Moller , Toby Jones , Til Schweiger , Eddie Marsan , Bill Skarsgard , James Faulkner , Sam Hargrave

Plot: The crown jewel of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/atomic-blonde-2017/id-37ed0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is kick-ass action with style from start to finish like each scenes! Atomic Blonde is spontaneous the action sequence are killer and dark gothic vibe is one point:) The cold war set-up meets the punk rock attitude on night life makes me wanna live in that era. Charlize Theron is a slick spy in crunching bones and showing femme fatale rule against dude! This blonde really know how to payback watch her kind'a fun keeps me at the edge of my seat. James McAvoy is another reason to look this every movie his in turn out to be classy and cool:) The 1989 Berlin is dazzling and cut a bloody wrap in the gangster world love the umbrella trick.
My Favorite Term: The Coldest City (Graphic Novel)

It begins a new trilogy of spy thriller graphic novels written by Anthony Johnston revitalizing classic espionage fiction and following in the footsteps of authors like John Le Carré, Len Deighton and Ian Mackintosh. Set in Berlin during the last days before the Wall was torn down, The Coldest City revels in the paranoia, mistrust and corruption boiling over at the epicenter of The Cold War — where loyalty is the first casualty of survival, and honor is a rare luxury to find.

Source: http://thecoldestcity.com/ https://the+coldest+city+graphic+novel&qs=SS&pq=/ 

TRAVEL TO PLACES; PHILIPPINES-- EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST CLUB

My Personal Experience: I went to Early Bird Breakfast Club this year July 30, 2017, together with my two sisters. We went there to have breakfast since waking up around 8 in the morning. Luckily there's app finding restaurants opening early in Century City Mall before the mall hours. Early Bird Breakfast Club is a must for foodie like me they offer array of eye catching selection.

Early Bird Breakfast Club

Early Bird has always been known for its philosophy of positivity-- creating meals that put a smile on your face while being enjoyed in a cozy ambiance. Our goal has always been to uplift people through our delicious, beautifully plated meals. Now, Early Bird goes beyond breakfast, introducing comfort foods enjoyable for lunch and dinner. We hope to be able to bring our signature touch on the things all dining not just breakfast, come over and brighten up your day!

Source: https://www.earlybirdbreakfastclub.com/