Monday Bits

Julia Roberts' Latest Flick. I saw Fireflies in the Garden last night. Released this year, this drama was written and directed by Dennis Lee. The cinematography was what I liked best in this movie. Although I prepared myself to watch something out of my usual romantic comedy trips, there was great acting done by the cast. Fireflies in the Garden stars Julia Roberts, Ryan Reynolds, Willem Dafoe, Hayden Panettiere, Emily Watson, and Carrie Ann Moss.

Jamie, Oh Jamie. Last week I borrowed these books from my brother and as I scanned through the pages, I think I came to know Jamie Oliver more and more. Then I realized a few things: (1) the rock star chef loves extra virgin olive oil a whole lot; (2) that he cannot cook a certain dish without putting herbs to it; (3) he included a suggested basic list for every pantry that loves to cook i.e. canned tomatoes, almonds, dried pasta; (4) he doesn't buy pasta when he's shopping for ingredients, he makes pasta from scratch; (5) and his influence is more of Italian food, ergo his penchant for soups, salads and herbs.

"The Naked Chef" and "Happy Days with the Naked Chef"

Pork Chops with herbs! This is one recipe I'd like to try.

Another SATC Gift. My sister sent belated-birthday-early-yuletide gifts for the whole family. And although I mentioned about this wish gift from her, I still got all too excited when I lifted it from the box. Yay! The book almost completes my own SATC keepsakes. Sex and The City really got me hooked from day one, and if there's one thing I liked about the fact that they ended the television series with only six seasons, that's gonna give me an advantage to pick up the first five seasons fast. Hehe.

My SATC addiction. Is the movie DVD out yet? =)

New Arrival Coke Bottles. My sister also sent over something from Las Vegas. My husband's reaction upon seeing his new toys was just priceless! Thanks again Alan and Lenlen!

My favorite is the Las Vegas bottle.

In Between My Carrie Moments

P.S. I Love You
Yesterday, as I wanted to get out of my addiction to Carrie Bradshaw in the meantime and to get my writing mojo back, I saw P.S. I Love You. This is a film about a couple who has struggled to live the childless life in a busy city. The husband passes away, but leaves his wife with a treasure of memories all delivered to her through ten love letters. The husband was not yet ready to let go of his memories with his wife, so he prepared the letters and planned every step with how to get them to his wife after his death.

P.S. I Love You is a story of love, courage and hope and I found the movie very enchanting and sweet. Especially, the film boasts of a powerful cast led by Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler, supported by Kathy Bates, Harry Connick, Jr., Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lisa Kudrow. The film is funny and as charming as it can be.

Sex And The City Movie Book
Before heading home, I saw the SATC Movie Book at Bibliarch and there I was gasping at the photos as I scanned through all hundred plus pages. The sales guy was too nice to let me go through them without buying it because a dear someone has planned to send the book for my birthday. I.Can't.Wait. Hahaha.


New Good Reads
So moving on, I decided to search for other new titles that may be good reads. I then stumbled upon Barbara Walters' Audition. I happen to see Barbara Walters as the most celebrated television journalist with the most number of interviews done so I believe her novel will be an interesting biography. I added two more books, After Diana (William, Harry, Charles and The Royal House of Windsor) by Christopher Andersen; and How to Walk in High Heels by Camilla Morton (with a Foreword by John Galliano).


McDreamy Movie
Made of Honor opens tomorrow, and hopefully I get to see another McDreamy flick! Grey's Anatomy Season 5 won't air until September 25. So why not get a hold of Patrick Dempsey now?

Hang Over

I am officially on hibernate mode. I saw this yesterday at the mall and I am clearly off to watching this in one sitting, I hope. Couldn't be more excited and pleased to own the historic last season!