I AM…
Who I AM
Through all and because of
All I have done
All I have seen
All I have experienced
I AM…
Who I AM
For what I have said
And did not say
For what I have heard
And not heard
I AM…
Who I AM
Because of all of you
All who have been in my life
Because of all the love
And no love
I AM…
Who I AM
Because God made me
Because God loves me…unconditionally
Because, I AM…
I must confess that I wasn’t exactly eager to see “The Hannah Montana Movie.” I’m not saying that I’m not a fan of the Disney TV show, it’s just that I’m not up for the movie…yet. But one thing is for sure, the movie is a harmless, engaging and squeaky clean piece of fluffery that should please its target demographic. Cyrus herself is the right mixture of peppy and energetic, even when you know where the predictable, threadbare plot is going.
Those familiar with the TV show know that Cyrus plays Miley Stewart, who’s secretly the young blond-wigged tween superstar Hannah Montana. She’s really a normal girl who gets into trouble like everyone else, to the consternation of her single dad Robby Ray (played by Miley’s real-life Dad, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus). Her best pal and cohort in crime is Lily (Emily Osment, Haley Joel’s younger sis), along with older, clumsy brother Jackson (Jason Earles), and the well-meaning but mischief-laden Rico (Moises Aras), all from the TV show.
Her career seems to get in the way of everything, and her Dad takes her back to her roots and hometown Crowley Corners in Tennessee as sort of a “Hannah Detox” and remind her of who she really is. Of course, there’s a boy for her to fall in love with, ranch hand Travis (Lucas Till), not to mention her no-nonsense Grandmother (the ever-lovable character actress Margo Martindale) and her slick agent (Vanessa Williams), who wants her to come back to L.A. to be Miley. Granny has run into problems when a developer (Barry Bostwick) wants to modernize the town, and it’s up to Hannah/Miley to save the day while falling in love and keeping her identity a secret.
“The Hannah Montana Movie” is really just a retread of the show expanded to a little over 90 minutes with a few fun, padded musical numbers, but those who love the show will also love the movie. At a recent screening, the young girls in the audience were more than enthusiastic – clapping and cheering when Cyrus came on screen.
The plot? Predictable as always. Love angle? Gooey as always. Cyrus herself? Engaging as always, and zany too especially when trying to be two separate people in two places at the same time. Whatever you think of Cyrus or Hanna Montana, you have to give her credit – her movie is clean, goofy fun and suitable for everyone. And be thankful, there are lots of worse things young girls could be doing this weekend. Definitely recommended for its target audience and should be a big, big hit.
Does your partner verbally put you down in front of others? Do they say they love you, but their actions say otherwise? Is your partner controlling – reading your mail or constantly “checking up” on you? Do they try to convince you that you cannot do anything on your own, to make you dependent on them? Have you changed things about yourself just to please them? If you answered yes to these questions, then keep reading to learn more about how to tell if you are in a toxic relationship, and how to change that.
Toxic relationships follow a cycle. Everything is going great and life could not be better; Then there is an argument that leads to a blow out; Then comes the reconciliation, and everything is fine again; And then it all starts over again. This cycle continues over and over again. There are promises of change, but the change never lasts.
When you and your partner first get together, you are seeing everything through rose colored glasses. Life is wonderful. It is only after they have blinded you with love, that the toxic relationship begins. By then, you are in too deep. Your emotions are playing with your mind and with your heart. You know that you are in a toxic relationship, but you keep hoping things will get better.
One reason for this is that many people grow up in this kind of toxic environment. So, as adults, they tend to seek out this same kind of relationship, without even realizing what they are doing. Their minds are programmed to believe that this is what a relationship should be. There are others who feel that they can change their partner. This usually does not work.
In order to get out and stay out of a toxic relationship, the first step is to realize is that you have choices. You are in control of your own life. Once you realize this, the next step is to stand up for yourself. In most toxic relationships, the toxic partner has made you believe that it is all your fault. Do not believe it. If you start believing this, it will only make it that much more difficult for you to walk away.
For some people, therapy groups can help them either get out of or redefine these relationships. Some leave these toxic relationships and form new, healthier bonds. But there are some who are actually able to repair their relationship and stay in it. The truth is that most relationships can be salvaged. Sometimes it takes a little time apart. Other times, it takes counseling. If you are both willing to make an attempt, it is possible to build a stronger, healthier relationship.
The first thing that you need to decide for yourself is that the relationship has to change, or you are willing to walk away. If you are not willing to walk away from a toxic relationship, you are going to be stuck in this situation with no chance of change. Once you have made this decision, do not nag your partner. Simply let them know that if they are not willing to work with you to make your relationship healthier, you are willing to walk away.
A healthy, strong and loving relationship takes work from both parties. A toxic relationship is only working for the benefit of one partner. The toxic partner. You have the power to change this. You have choices. If the toxic partner realizes that you are willing to exercise your options, then they will begin to examine the relationship from your point of view. If they are not willing to do this, and you really want to be in a happy, healthy relationship, then you have no choice but to walk away.
The recent buzz about the ‘New Moon’ trailer has put a spell on fans all across America and around the world as well. If you have not seen this trailer, then you are missing out on the preview to the most anticipated sequel of the year to last year’s blockbuster hit, ‘Twilight’. From the looks of it, I think that it will exceed every Twilighter’s expectations and bust the box office wide open.
It also brings up the question, “What side are you on?” The main focus of this movie would young Jacob Black, which is played by Taylor Lautner, who transforms into a Quileute wolf when trying to save Bella Swan, who is played by Kristen Stewart from a bloodthirsty vampire. Edward, who is played by Robert Pattinson, in his efforts to keep Bella alive, decides to disappear and promises her that she will never see him again.
Not seeing Edward again would make anyone depressed, I’m getting depressed just thinking about it. Since ‘Twilight’ focused on the vampire side, ‘New Moon’ will focus more on the werewolf side, with the growing friendship of Bella and Jacob and it will not only force Bella to choose where her loyalties lie but also the fans who have come love Edward as well.
Where do your loyalties lie?
The ‘New Moon’ will come into theaters on November 20, 2009.
Here’s are some of the movie’s poster for all you Twilight lovers.
Guess what??
I vomited TWICE yesterday
My body temperature shot up last night
and I was wrapping myself with a huge BROWN SWEATER and YELLOW BLANKET
It was so cold, I swear, I could have froze to death on the spot.
Then again, it was just me 
Must have been that stupid food I took earlier
Bad combination for my acidic stomach, seriously.
So, it was not a pleasant sleep for me last night.
Bad dreams … (seem to get that a lot when I am sick)
High fever ….
Sweating out the toxins in my body.
That is what I normally do when I get sick
I sweat it out, literally. Papakins petua
Bundle myself with layers of clothing/blankets
and sleep without the fan/air-con.
No doctors, nor antibiotics for me! I hate doctors
Trust me. It is the best remedy!
Fever’s all gone when I woke up
although my head’s still spinning and my stomach is still not being nice to me.
If I eat too much, I will puke it all out instantaneously.
P.S: I miss my Papakins <3
