I'm still tearing up as I type this.... Just now, I saw a clip on Oprah that really made me cry. In a show featuring Miracle Children and their Stories, Oprah shared the incredible story of Eliot Mooney, the precious baby son of Matt and Ginny Mooney of Arkansas and the 99 days of life they treasured with him. Eliot was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 before he was born. Trisomay 18 affects all systems of the body and causes distinct facial features. Most infants do not live to see their first birthday. I am touched by the strength Eliots parents display in their determination to enjoy the time they have with Eliot. Celebrating each day he lives with pictures to preserve the memories they have together when the inevitable happens.
Watch this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qILw1iFzmIE&feature=related
Watching this really reminds me of how fortunate i am. My heart goes out to this family.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
The End of a Glittery Reign-The Princess Diaries 10-Forever Princess & Ransom My Heart
After the long odious wait, I've finally read The Princess Diaries 10-Forever Princess. It is the finale of my favorite series & I cant help but feel a bit sad. After all, I started my romance addiction with it. well... not exactly i guess if you consider my all time fave Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. In the final installment of the Princess Diaries series, Princess Mia has to make choices that will affect her future. Mia has to decide if her current beau, JP is THE ONE and she has to face Michael, her first love, who is back from Japan. Mia is also plagued with worry of her father's impending election as her totally loathsome cousin René, decided to run against him. All in all, this book answers our questions like: Who will Mia end up with? Which college will she go to? Will Mia's dad win the election? Will things ever get back to normal for her & Lily?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, plus the novel Princess Mia "wrote", Ransom My heart. Irrepressible Finnula Crais, young expert huntress with a shadowed past, succumbs to a sister’s pleading to find a man. A man, that is, that Finnula can kidnap and ransom in order to restore her older sister’s spent dowry. Tough on the outside, but soft on the inside, Finnula agrees, and through a delightful series of events captures a handsome knight on his way home from the Holy Land. Hugo has a secret, but it doesn’t stop him from falling in with the adventurous Finnula’s plan, or falling in love. When the pair’s secrets and shadows are revealed, complications abound, and attempts on Hugo’s life threaten Finnula as well as the happy ending they seek.
Both books are beautifully written and immensely enjoyable.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, plus the novel Princess Mia "wrote", Ransom My heart. Irrepressible Finnula Crais, young expert huntress with a shadowed past, succumbs to a sister’s pleading to find a man. A man, that is, that Finnula can kidnap and ransom in order to restore her older sister’s spent dowry. Tough on the outside, but soft on the inside, Finnula agrees, and through a delightful series of events captures a handsome knight on his way home from the Holy Land. Hugo has a secret, but it doesn’t stop him from falling in with the adventurous Finnula’s plan, or falling in love. When the pair’s secrets and shadows are revealed, complications abound, and attempts on Hugo’s life threaten Finnula as well as the happy ending they seek.
Both books are beautifully written and immensely enjoyable.
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I'm so absolutely losing it this past few months have been a total strain on me. I guess its my fault for staying up late reading. my eye bags and dark circles are so prominent they could rival that of a panda... lol one can hardly blame me though, its my passion. hehe... on average, i'm reading 1 novel a day... am not bragging..just reminding myself i have a whole stash of books w8ing 2 b read...Right now, I'm obsessed with historical romance...well, actually, I never got over this obsessions. I love the way propriety always gets in the way thus creating a different atmosphere compared 2 if the story was set in modern times as people are now free to do as they please.
I re-read PS. I Love You the other day and surprise(not!)...i cried. Why i cried? i have absolutely no idea. I can cry for just about anything. Even for someone else. I guess the reality of how fragile we all really are can really make one feel down in the dumps. My deepest condolences, btw, I would have gone if i didnt have 2 go 2 KL. Just don't forget, we all are here for you.
I cant believe though, we're having exams next week. Its 2 soon!!! I barely have time 4 anything else already..now I have 2 study??!! Oh! the horrors... I guess I could flunk it all but then that just wont do for my 'distorted perfectinist' view..Dont ask what it is...I'm not 2 sure of it myself.
On the note of school, we just finished our interclass drama competition. A triffle disappointed to have lost but i'm glad for the experience. Just dont come looking for me 2 direct another one thiugh, I prefer to be in the spotlight, thank you very much...lol...The school drama team hasn't got a script yet & i hope they do it soon. I'm just an extra, unfortunately, though i hope it won't be for long. I am not going to let this chance slip by without a fight, mark my words.
xoxo Kat
I re-read PS. I Love You the other day and surprise(not!)...i cried. Why i cried? i have absolutely no idea. I can cry for just about anything. Even for someone else. I guess the reality of how fragile we all really are can really make one feel down in the dumps. My deepest condolences, btw, I would have gone if i didnt have 2 go 2 KL. Just don't forget, we all are here for you.
I cant believe though, we're having exams next week. Its 2 soon!!! I barely have time 4 anything else already..now I have 2 study??!! Oh! the horrors... I guess I could flunk it all but then that just wont do for my 'distorted perfectinist' view..Dont ask what it is...I'm not 2 sure of it myself.
On the note of school, we just finished our interclass drama competition. A triffle disappointed to have lost but i'm glad for the experience. Just dont come looking for me 2 direct another one thiugh, I prefer to be in the spotlight, thank you very much...lol...The school drama team hasn't got a script yet & i hope they do it soon. I'm just an extra, unfortunately, though i hope it won't be for long. I am not going to let this chance slip by without a fight, mark my words.
xoxo Kat
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