Message in a Bottle

Okay.. So here i go again!!  Last night, i watched "Message in a Bottle" for the second time, this time with my brother. He didnt say a word while we were watching so i thought he's bored. I  kind of expected that  considering he's not really a fan of romance and drama. Well, I thought differently. I think the movie was good. Not the oh-my-god-i-want-to-see-it-again movie but you know on a boring night? I think spending an hour or so watching the movie is time not wasted.
Ofcourse if you're a fan of happy endings, you should avoid a Nicholas Sparks movie. As for message in a bottle, it came across to me as a painful and emotional movie--in a good way.I dont know why i enjoyed watching sad movies so much, is it because im a sad person? Nahhh.. Im not. I'd like to believe that i am not! lol.


Anyway, I have a PDF version of the book but i am too lazy that i couldn't finished reading it so i end up downloading the movie. I think the movie didnt do quite well in the BO like The Notebook but personally, i think it was okay. I mean it's really impossible to topped The Notebook! 
Going back--another thing that i liked about the movie is the beautiful chemistry between Robin Wright Penn and Kevin Costner. I think they're perfect as Garrett and Teresa. Especially Garrett! And aside from that, i just like the whole plot--it started off and ended with a letter.


I personally love the Letters that Garrett wrote to Catherine. The letters that he tossed on the sea and was inside the bottle. 
A letter that bound to change their lives forever.

If you'll scroll down my blog, you'll see a letter from The Notebook. Uhmm really. i dont know. Maybe  im obsess with letters. (Particularly, the writings of Nicholas Sparks! haha. :D)

This is Garett's first letter to Catherine (his deceased wife) and later on, the letter found it's way to Teresa. 

And yeah. They fell in love. 

(This one's from the movie, not from the book so technically, this isnt Nicholas writing. The letter from the book isnt exactly like this one so I dont know who the heck wrote this letter but i think she/he did an amazing job.)

Dear Catherine,

I’m sorry I haven’t talked to you in so long.
I feel I’ve been lost…no bearings, no compass.
I kept crashing into things, a little crazy, I guess.
I’ve never been lost before.
You were my true North.
I could always steer for home when you were my home.
Forgive me for being so angry when you left.
I still think some mistake’s been made…
And I’m waiting for God to take it back.
But I’m doing better now.
The work helps.
Most of all, you help me.
You came into my dream last night with that smile…
That always held me like a lover… rocked me like a child.
All I remember from the dream…is a feeling of peace.
I woke up with that feeling….and tried to keep it alive as long as I could.

I’m writing to tell you that I’m on a journey toward that peace.
And to tell you I’m sorry about so many things.
I’m sorry I didn’t take better care of you…
So you never spent a minute being cold or scared or sick.
I’m sorry I didn’t try harder to find the words…to tell you what I was feeling.
I’m sorry I never fixed the screen door.
I fixed it now.
I’m sorry I ever fought with you.
I’m sorry I didn’t apologize more.
I was too proud.
I’m sorry I didn’t bring you more compliments…on everything you wore and every way you fixed your hair.
I’m sorry I didn’t hold on to you with so much strength that even God couldn’t pull you away.

All my love,
G

Hopelessly Devoted To Olivia

Last night, I watched Olivia Newton-John's concert in Manila with Daryl and my brother and all i can say is: IT IS THE BEST CONCERT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO!!!! 
I'm already a BIG Olivia fan when i entered Araneta and i came out of the venue even a BIGGER fan! (if that's even possible! :D)


I was in awe the moment Livvy emerged on stage! That's the first time i will ever laid my  eyes on her (personally) and so im really excited. The dramatic lighting of the stage made her entrance more enthralling as she sings "Pearls on a Chain" which was a slow but rather captivating song. 
The crowd was instantly drawn to her as she kick off the night with her well-loved songs such as "Magic", "Suddenly", "Xanadu" and "A Little More Love". 

She was dynamite on stage! Wearing a black form-fitting blouse and leather pants and a matching black high-heeled booty. She doesnt looked 63 at all! I didnt know how on earth did she manage to look so young despite all those years of touring and singing to people around the world. I think the fact that she was diagnosed of breast cancer way back in the 90's makes it all the more astonishing! 
She was so lively and vibrant onstage that it was really hard to picture her being sick of something like cancer. Anyway, the good thing is she survived it and im so glad she did!! :)


Going back to her concert last night-- she had sang so many songs. From her early hits like "Let Me be There", "Take Me Home Country Roads", "Please Mister Please","Sam" (which is my favorite!!!) up to her famous "Physical" and even her most up to date singles like "Not Gonna Give Into It" (w/c she compose during the time she was undergoing her treatment)


I knew most of the song by heart and a lot of them were personal favorites. I felt giddy the whole time she was onstage. It was surreal watching her live and hearing her voice so close to my ears like that. I also love the way she relates her personal experiences with the audience. 
The way she talks-- endearing, gentle, sweet but she did manage to cracked us up a few times with her jokes! "I had fun filming GREASE mainly because i got to kiss John Travolta!" she quipped during GREASE portion.

Ofcourse, Livvy's concert wont be complete without the GREASE portion. I think most people are really looking forward to that part. We all love her as Sandy, dont we?? 
Her rendition of "Hopelessly Devoted To You"  is just  so incredible. It was so magical that i feel like I was instantly transported to Frenchie's home that moment. It gave me goosies! Especially as she hit  the high notes towards the end of the song! She also sang "Summer Nights" and "We Go Together" with the band which i love very much!


Here's a video of Hopelessly Devoted part:

Another highlight of the night was when she sang "Physical". She started the song with guitar accompaniment then stopped halfway through the song which caught the audience by surprise. She then ask if the audience wanted the original arrangement of the song. The people eagerly replied "YESSSSSSS!!" so the band pumped it out with the original, fast-paced arrangement as Olivia danced her way through the stage. The crowd went crazyyy! People couldn't help but stand up and get physical with her. I have never seen such energetic and responsive crowd before. It was sort of surprising for me because most of the people there are not of my age group. It was cool to see mom's, dad's even grannies sway to her music! 
A mother next to my seat even asked me "How come you are here? She's not your ERA!" I simply answered: "Im a big fan of Olivia and i love her on GREASE!" and yeah. That is so true. I love that movie eventhough it was shown 9 years even before i was born.


 I was born on the late 80's but i love Olivia's music. I grew up listening to her songs. Her ballads are the best. And GREASE!!! Im so glad I've find my way to that movie recently. I'm actually thinking of re-watching it again after writing this blog :)


All in all, Olivia's concert in Manila was wonderful! I enjoyed every single moment of it. The band is also great. People loved them. 


Olivia wrap up the evening by singing "I Honestly Love You." I've heard that song countless of times but she had sung it with such emotions and intensity. It almost melt my heart!
It was simply unforgettable. People from my side are even shouting "I Love you Too!" everytime she would sing I love you... I honestly love you... 


My boyfriend took the video of that final song as well:

GADDDD...That voice! I'd give anything to watch her live again! :D



Thank you Olivia Newton John for giving me the most magical night of my life. Thank you for coming to Manila and making my dreams come true! :)