I'm going to the beach! :D

By the time you're reading this, I've already (I hope) landed in Coron, Palawan and preparing to see this...

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...and this.

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I've been looking forward to this trip because I didn't have the chance to go to the beach last summer. Most of you probably know how busy I've been lately so this trip is absolutely necessary for my sanity. Time to de-stress and take a break from work and technology.

I'm not abandoning YOU though. Here are some quick updates that I'd like to share with you before I go:

• I'm reading Fairytale Apocalypse by Jacqueline Patricks and so far, it's good.


• I'm listening to The 5th Wave audiobook (which I got for free on Audible). It's good, confusing at times, and definitely scary. I avoid listening to it at night time. I'm a wuss, I know.


• I watched If I Stay three weeks ago and I loved it! I didn't cry as much as I did when I read the book, and I still love the book more than the movie, but I did love it. I know some people are not so happy about it, and I can understand why, but I am happy about it. And the soundtrack? Lovely. Been listening to it for a few weeks now and I just love it.


• Also watched The Maze Runner last week. I'm glad that it remained faithful to the book (I love that book, it kept me up all night) though I did feel that there wasn't enough character development. This is understandable; I've always believed that books are better than their film adaptations, most of the time. That said, I think The Maze Runner (the movie) was good. There were several scary, suspenseful parts and I'm glad I didn't watch alone. The Grievers were not what I imagined but they were okay. Over all, I enjoyed the movie.


• Jennifer E. Smith and Lissa Price came to the Philippines last week. Sadly, I wasn't able to go to the signing. But Laila came to the rescue and had my books signed by Jennifer. Her handwriting is sooo tiny but I'm not complaining. Thanks again, Lai! :)

• Lastly, Dre of Sporadic Reads is looking for co-blogger(s). I would have applied, but it's not a secret that I'm having schedule problems as well so instead I'm spreading the word. If you're awesome and you love books and blogging, apply now!

That's it for now. Will be back with a review and a clearer, rested mind and body next week.

Have a great mid-week, guys! :)

Coron Fairytale Apocalypse Features If I Stay Jennifer E. Smith recap Recaps The 5th Wave The Maze Runner Updates

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