THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE AND ITS PROWESS

Hi Dear Readers,

Welcome, Welcome Welcome!

It is my time to tell things about how I feel about THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. 

Over the weekend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire made its way to the big cinemas and moviegoers stood in lines so they could be among the first to see one of the most anticipated films of this year. Thanks to the fans as the movie is set to deliver a smashing box office record. The movie analysts are expecting moviegoers to empty their houses and see the movie by them. 

Speaking of fans, it has been talked on fan sites about what will the Hunger Games fandom be called? The Harry Potter fans dubbed themselves as HP Nerds, Potterphiles, Potterfans and more while the Twilight fans are called Twihards and Twifans. The web is throwing a lot of questions as to what name should the Hunger Games fandom be called? And here is what I have got when I started searching around the web. People would like Hunger Games fans be called "Tributes", "Mockingjays", "Hungry Gamers" or "Jabberjays". If I were to choose, I would say, "TRIBUTES" because the Hunger Games started by selecting 1 male and 1 female Tributes in each district. The word, "Tributes" best describes the fandom because the movie is all about surviving in the game. I hope to see the name Tributes in the coming year before the trilogy ends. :)

On November 23rd, I was able to witness a magnificent movie and it was like the Harry Potter years that made him a household name. Like Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen has been considered as a household name because she catapulted the mind of moviegoers like me. I am compelled to express my thoughts like I was there in the movie with the characters. I admire the compassion of the characters like Finnick, Katniss and Peeta. I have always been amazed by people with compassion about some things. Their loved ones for example. They make me feel useful like I am not alone in this world. Being passionate to the things you do is really something but being compassionate is really something extraordinary. It paints my own mark in this world that whatever I do, wherever I go, I would leave my own mark to show the world how different I am from anybody else. 

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a certified mind-boggling movie as far as relating the movie to the book that I have read. It is something that Francis Lawrence, the director himself made the movie similar to the book and he made an excellent job in doing that. I was amazed by the fact that this movie was quite different this time. I was very thrilled that if I had thought of myself being there would be unbearable and helpless yet stoic. I could not think of myself enduring the pain and hardship of being in a place like that. I felt it was hell but it feels like more than that. And the people behind the movie nailed it. I, myself compelled to believe that there is no place to go to live in there. Indeed, a terrifying truth to just face death if I was there. If you would think of what's going on with the movie, it just did not speak about facing death. It also depicts what's going on with a nation and its governance. A good leader must do what is right for his subordinates and it would yield to two things - there is no rebellion to contain and people will live in a peaceful nation. 

The movie gives justice on all of the scenes. They have shown the most important scenes in the book. And that they nailed the most part of it. I felt like in every scene it was like the climax because every scene sends shivers down my spine. It was a very fast-paced film. If you do not concentrate on what's going around, you would not be able to catch up and you would find yourself lost. What's good about me watching this movie is that I was able to compare the scenes on the movie and the book all at the same time. That's how I normally do it and Catching Fire nailed the most important details that need to be arrayed. It was very beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way - that is how I describe the movie. 

What comes next? The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I. Definitely, I will start reading the book in the coming days.

I will leave you with this dialogue - "May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor"

Thanks for reading this blog. :)

A PERFECT TIME TO CONTEMPLATE ON THINGS

Dear Friends,

Sunday it is! It is my time to share my thoughts again. 

Peace is elusive in this chaotic world. Crimes are spread everywhere like there's no safe place in this society of man. While crimes are scattered almost everywhere, dreams have been shattered. Where on earth shall we find peace? How can we make this change?

Has anyone ever told you that you are in complete peace? I, myself could not even think and say that I have encountered complete peace in this journey towards life. Random occasions have passed and I could not believe that peace is very hard to find. Well, I do not have the will to find peace right at this moment because of one reason - my purpose in this life is not clear to me. How to make it clear? It's up to me. 

While I am looking for better answers to life's big questions, I am also finding a lot of time to reflect on things. Things that are very hard to grasp. Things that I always question why they exist. Things that are most likely to be unbelievable. Life is not created to loiter around the corners of this world. It is not given to humans to put it to waste. It is given to humans because there's a lifetime purpose. That is where choice comes in. A choice to seek the purpose of life. That is why life came to existence - TO CONTEMPLATE ON THINGS. 

I have been through a lot of struggles as far as trying to free my mind from thinking of anything. The more I force myself to do the things I want, the more I fail myself to be good and do good. When dealing a lot of problems,  I always find time to read books, watch good movies, buy something for myself and/or eat a lot. When I am in doubt, I find myself listening to music or just walking along the street, sitting down and breathing some fresh air. That way, I will have a chance to free my mind from thinking. That way, I am aware of the big picture of what is happening to me. 

This I can tell you: When evil thrives, bad things will follow. I think people do not understand the value of life. If they do, good things will follow along the way. And if you would notice, good things will come your way without asking those beautiful things. The thing is, people are given a brain to think and decide and a heart to balance what you are thinking so you will be able to decide what is right. If you put them together, you will be able to find a perfect time to contemplate on certain things about yourself, life or anything that concerns you. You just don't know while you are taking seriously on things, you'll find love along the way. :)

I am looking for a place where I can live in complete peace. I hope someday I will have a chance to find my way there. :)

A Thought To Ponder: 

If you think that life is giving you a lot of horrible things that you can not do or things that are way beyond your control, remember that God is always next beside you waiting for you to call His Name. Believe me, it won't hurt your BIG EGO if you put your trust in Him. It will give you more strength to fight the biggest troubles in life and carry on. Moreover, your family and friends are your supporters in this whole journey. Take all the challenges as if you are just eating them and later on let them out. At the end of the day, it is who you think of while doing the best things in life. Always think this way; Time slips away and humans do not have the power to turn back time and while it keeps running, have some time to reflect on all the things you have done in this life. :)

Thanks for reading guys. Feel free to drop your comments. 

Wisdom: A God-Given Blessing

Good Afternoon!

A person who is being open-minded is equipped to have stupendous wisdom. Amazing people would say "Wisdom" involves being able to understand all sides of an issue without letting emotions or personal feelings get in the way. Nowadays, learning and understanding people are very broad to tackle. Each person has a life story to tell and each has its own mind to speak. But if one thoroughly examines his/herself, there might be a better way of understanding people in the long run.

I was able to meet people of different ages, faces, attitudes, dreams and all sort of things necessary to get to know a person. It's been 7 and a half months since I started doing this and here is what I found out. Before I speak my mind, I would let the other person speak first. Before I comment on a particular issue that a crowd is currently talking about, I must listen first. If I did not hear all the conversations, I might as well not to speak to avoid arguments. Before I say some things about someone, I will have to make it sure that I know myself well and that I am saying things well about myself. That way, they will never think twice whether or not I speak true to my words.

Well, maybe I still don't understand a lot of things about people like them why being bitchy is now circulated in this society. They let other people hear their big fat lies. They let other people think what they are saying is true and accurate. What if it's true then? My question is what do you get from it if all those things are true? And it's hard to understand these people who keep on murmuring if they could just bluntly tell those in front of my face. They're bluffing all along. I am just praying they won't get caught. I can sense fear running through their veins if that happens. I am thinking, they are just fed up about their own lives or they just want to taste a piece out of everything about anything. Poor little crap. Please grow up.

I am not mad at anybody. I just would like to share this to you. This is only to remind those manipulative bitches around the globe to stop what they are doing. They should know who they are. Lesson learned: It is not bad to talk to someone but be sure you get to know the person first before letting him/her into your life. You don't want to wake up one day and all of a sudden, you are being talked about by people you really don't know, right?

A signage for you to check your wisdom if it's still on track. :)

GOD ALWAYS TELLS US TO HELP ONE ANOTHER

God said, "YOU ARE NOT ALONE, YOU HAVE ME."

In this chaotic world where humans should be working hand in hand has been lost in the darkness for quite a very long time now. We always say things as if we do as we tell them to other people. Being blunt with the words we say is not bad at all. We must only take precautionary measures when it should be done. But sometimes, due to being blunt, we care less if we hurt someone and there's a diverse effect to the things we are doing. And therefore, people conflict on such things like they always do.

There have been a lot of scenarios where things go wrong and there have been a lot of people who contribute to make things even worse, Instead of putting things into order, they will definitely try to prolong whatever it takes for them to taste a piece of what is currently happening. And one day, worst things will happen.

And there's this bitch who says someone is being bitchy but I was really thinking, "Do you really think you're not being bitchy about yourself?"  Well, that's what a manipulative bitch does. I disgust those people who keep saying bad things about one another. Though it is not about me, I always think that one day or another these bitches will say some things behind my back as well.

Nowadays, I am really having a hard time trusting other people. But then again, I am always looking forward to having a poignant day in this entire journey. Being a positive thinker, I will always put good things into actions. But of course I have flaws, I tend to say things bluntly especially if I feel deprived of my rights to speak. Enough of that crap. haha.

Just to give you an update about the HOPES project I am currently engaging myself into, I am proud to say that I am one of those people who contribute to good things not only for myself but for other people. I love the way how things work for me because I have gained access to fully help other people. It is currently at work. I know that I am too slow in doing this project and making things happen but I am glad of its progress so far. I just want everything in place. Thank you Lord for the gift of wisdom. :)

Happy weekend Sunday guys. :)

HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCELS (HOPES)

Hi Everyone!

Let me start this blog by saying, "Good afternoon my dear friends!".

It had been 6 months since the last blog was posted. It is my honor today to let you know that I am truly embarking on a much deeper journey about something. Something that I never imagined of doing. Something that I could say, "UNUSUAL" for someone who does not know how to help.

A flash of light has come to remind me of my shortcomings in life. For quite a long time, I have never doubted myself when it comes to fulfilling my dreams. I never had a chance to thank those people personally for doing the most important things in my life. I do not want to include them from all the burdens I had come to carry in this life because these people are my precious possessions. Please accept my sincere apologies. You know who you are, "My Precious Jewels".

I deter myself from doing some things because of the sincere choice of seeking my purpose in life. It's good when people say they adore what I'm doing with my life because not all people could stand a chance of doing such a thing. But it took me a lot of brilliant ways to make myself realize that this life should ALWAYS be loved. It is something I call, "indurate" to think that I could maintain such discipline. Oh well, sometimes, I fell short of my expectations of being a good person. Despite of my shortcomings, God has always been there to comfort me and fill my heart with lessons needed to continue my journey towards life. If things go wrong, I always take time to keep myself in silence, sit down, breathe some fresh air, and later on contemplate on things. With zeal and courage, I know that God is always around to keep me safe.

Sometimes, I want to ask questions when I am in deep silence talking to God about the things I have never asked. "Why do you keep your faith in me?" "Why do you keep on showering me with endless blessings without me asking for it?" These questions are really keeping my heart melt. When I am in so much trouble, God is always there to lend a helping hand. So, why in this world would I not help other people in need? After all, I was given this life to help other people in great need. And that is already in progress. I hope that all my plans would come true.

Helping other people is "maybe" the purpose I am seeking in this life. People become more and more insensitive to the needs of other people around them and I could see loathsome and imbecile expressions running through their faces when they see beggars on the street. And what's worse, nowadays, they pay no attention to their surroundings anymore. What a sad reality. I still hope that there are good people out there who would definitely come to help and continue to help the needy. I will be including myself on the list in the near future. However, I will be needing more help from you guys. Please spread the good news. We can definitely help other people by simply doing an ARK(Act of Random Kindness). I thank God for this opportunity to help. I really do. And sure you can, too. :)

You can drop any of your concerns to my email - mfstaana@yahoo.com.ph or maynardstaana@yahoo.com. :)