Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Lightning Thief

Every Saturday evening, we stay up until 1 or 2 am watching movies. Last week, we watched Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Lightning Thief. This movie is based from a book by Rick Riordan. I haven't read it yet but seeing the movie, I'll probably do. I just don't have that much free time these days. Anyway, this movie is something like Harry Potter. So, if you loved Harry Potter, you're sure to love this movie, too. The cast is nothing but perfect. Alexandra Daddario who plays Annabeth is really gorgeous. The first time I saw her, I was like, "Oh my." Same goes for Logan Lerman. He looks really cute, don't you think?

Some people says the movie was kind of different from what the book says, though. Nevertheless, you should watch it, if you haven't yet. I know most people have seen it. =)

A Little Bit More of Freedom

"How to deal with school?" If you are going to ask that question, I'm the wrong person to ask. I'm also struggling with high school. Although, I don't have a failing grade. Projects, homework, tests the next day, they haunt me to sleep. My mom says it's just a matter of time management but I guess I don't know the definition of that. I'd always cram & forget homework. Sometimes when it gets out-of-hand I break down. I don't like pressure, it's killing me. My mom & dad's got high standards and sometimes I just don't pass them.

I was actually surprised when they gave me a little bit of freedom. They leave me on my own now although they check on me sometimes. They don't browse through my quizzes that much anymore and they give me my allowance for the whole week. I guess I earned that through the years. I never had failing grades, I never go out of the house without their permission and I obey whatever they want me to do. But then maybe they know that I can set my own rules and limitations.

Sometimes, though, I think I missed the old times when I still don't have a little bit more of freedom.

A Little Change

I'm not good at any sport probably because my parents, uncles & aunts especially my grandparents are too protective of us or maybe I just don't have anyone to play with. I'm always stuck at home, you see. Although, I go to my mom's hometown to visit my grandparents every weekend. In my age, I don't know how to ride a bike and play volleyball. I know how to play badminton but not good enough.

Last weekend when I visited my hometown, my uncle brought me to a firing range. I believe it was a contest. It was so exhilarating to watch that I wanted to try it but I was not permitted to. On Sunday, I went to a motocross event. I felt he same excitement but I didn't want to learn it this time. It's scary watching the motorcycles fly up and land. Some even had accidents. It's scary but awesome to watch.

After watching all those events, I got myself thinking about sports. I'm worst at it and I told myself I'd do something about it. I have to learn a sport and focus on it so I may also have that urge to go out do something physical. I always read and open the Net. It's time to make a little change.

EXPENDABLES :)

My uncle is a fan of action movies and every weekend he lets us watch them. The latest one we watched was Expendables. It has an all-star cast: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Swarzenegger, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Terry Crews & Steve Austin. What would you expect from these actors? Of course, a thrilling action movie. This movie basically about a group of mercenaries who heads to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator. I'm not telling you more because you ought to grab a copy and watch this movie. But don't you think it could've been better if Steven Segal was in the picture? I've watched some of his movies and I salute him. :)

I enjoyed this movie a lot that I that I researched more about it. According to a site, Sylvester Stallone, who is also the producer of this movie, is thinking about doing a sequel to it. He tweeted that he is thinking about some new dangerous places to shoot the movie & is trying to talk Bruce Willis into playing the villain. I really wish there is going to be a sequel. I can't wait for the next one!