Recommended Cold Remedies

I have a terrible cold. Any recommended cold remedies?

The Twilight Saga Review

I finally succumbed to the temptation! I had read about the Twilight saga from the In Print newsletter last December and their review piqued my curiosity. However, my busy schedule didn't allow me the luxury of reading for pleasure. 

Two Sundays ago, I saw the first of the series in National bookstore. Seeing that it was reasonably priced, I got myself a copy. I never thought that this saga will not just fill my time but has turned me into a crazed fan. I am hungry for more! Good thing Stephenie Meyer gives me more by posting outtakes in her website. I loved Midnight Sun, Rosalie's News and Miscalculation. I read the entire series including Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse in just a week and a half. I had talked to people around me endlessly about the books. I think they are just about sick of hearing about it. My husband encouraged me to write a review but I am having a difficult time because I just love the books so much that I can't seem to be objective in writing a review. I'll just give you five reasons (not in any order) why you should read it. 

1. Love Triangle
2. Simple yet delicious writing 
3. Extremely romantic but the beauty is in the seduction
4. Metaphors, allusions and foreshadows abound
5. Engaging and entertaining

Ok...ok...I'll admit it....the reason why you should read this book is Edward! Meyer writes her romantic protagonist in the tradition of Jane Austen. Who will not fall in love with him? 

Ladies...you will enjoy these books. Gentlemen...I suggest you stay away and wait for the movie. Take your wife or special someone. I'm sure you'll earn pogi points. =)

Phone Calls from Credit Card Companies

I just received a phonecall through my cellphone (Caller number: 7953889) supposedly from a Citibank representative asking to verify information about my card. I am very very careful with my financial information and even if it is rude, I immediately told the caller that I am not answering any of his questions and that Citibank can verify whatever information they need in another form. I heard so many stories of identity theft and it is really scary out there.

I wonder if these calls are, in fact, legitimate. I really feel wary about these calls that come from nowhere. Do these companies really call us through our cellular phone? Do you have any experience of this kind?

U23D Review

I am not a big U2 fan. I know some of their more popular hits like 'With or Without You', 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' and 'One'. I am not the type of person who would watch a rock concert but when I saw U2 3D, I really got into the show. The technology is just so awesome that you get up close and personal with the band. You can actually feel the energy of the crowd and feel the passion of the performers. Bono, The Edge, Adam and Larry performed with such expertise and passion, you can really feel their energy. Wanna get an idea of how up close you'll get? Well, you will be so close as to see the tissue box beside Larry and water bottles for The Edge. You can even see the perspiration of Bono. U2 3D made a convert out of me. I can now see myself watching a rock concert. This show is a genius expression of music and movie artistry. In the Philippines, it is showing on SM Mall of Asia IMAX Theater and the 3D Theater in SM The Block.

Timeless Books

There are books that are considered classics. Books like Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, Oliver Twist, etc. I recently read a science fiction book written in 1960 which many consider a modern classic. The book is Daniel Keyes' Flowers for Algernon. It's been a long time since a book had such a personal impact on me. I'd say that Flowers for Algernon must be required reading for all psychology students.

The book is about a man born with low IQ who was given an opportunity to develop better IQ through an experimental treatment first successfully performed in a lab rat named Algernon. Charlie underwent the surgery and the procedure seemed successful until Algernon started deteriorating. What will happen to Charlie?

This book is beautiful in its treatment of the ethical issues related to psychology and the beauty of the human soul. Written using the unreliable narrator style, the book is an exciting read. Touching and relevant, I'd say that this is truly a book worth your time.