Movie + Food = LOVE

“I am Filipino, born of freedom, freedom for myself, my children, and my children's children, forever." Carlos P. Romulo. Do you know who he is? Carlos P. Romulo was a Filipino diplomat, statesman, soldier, journalist and author. The passage I cited earlier was from his work, “I am Filipino”. But what makes a Filipino? Do I have what it take to be a Filipino? Together, let's see how Carlos P. Romulo defines a Filipino. " I am Filipino I am responsible for my glorious past, with an obligation to an uncertain future" The first Filipinos were those brave enough to cross the sea to this uncertain land, the land they now call home. The land Filipinos call home, the Philippines. As a Filipino, I have an obligation. An obligation to take care of my home for the generations to come. I shall not do anything to harm nor destroy the beauty of this motherland. This land filled with green forests, lush mountains, and pristine waters. This ...

When I was in my fourth year of high school, I started experiencing cramps during my sleep. I'd wake up in excruciating pain as the muscles in my legs contracted. It normally happened during the early morning (1-3 am). These went on for almost 2 months every week.  My mom teased that it was just my body reacting to the fact that I lacked exercise. I wasn't used to exercising anymore because in my third year of high school, I didn't really see eye to eye with my PE teacher. She would give us low marks whenever we participated in PE class. So, I experimented. I hardly attended PE classes for a whole term. Low and behold, I received the highest marks I've ever gotten from her. In return, I seldom attended PE class. But in my final year of high school, I had a different teacher so I started attending PE class regularly. My body did not respond well. Thus, the nighttime cramps began. My doctor advised me to do stretch everyday. Fortunately, it did help and I sto...

Growing up, I loved watching TV shows. I was Nickelodeon kid back then. By the mid 2000's my favorite shows started going off air. Unsatisfied, I started hunting down some TV shows from the 90's on the internet. Feeling nostalgic, I decided to list down some of the Nickelodeon shows I'm still in love after so many years. 1. ALL THAT All That  was the SNL (Saturday Night Live) for kids back then. It was a live-action sketch comedy variety show. Aside from watching original sketches, weekly musical guests would perform on the show. Some notable sketches were Ask Ashley, Good Burger, The Loud Librarian, and Know Your Stars. Some notable cast members were Nick Cannon, Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Amanda Bynes, and Jamie Lynn Spears. 2. KENAN AND KEL When I was younger, I use to sleepover at my grand aunt's house. One of my uncles was watching Kenan & Kel on his laptop. Being a curious kid, I watched along with him. I instantly loved it. I could...

Who among you love to eat fast food? Our school’s next door neighbor is a fast food restaurant, so I'm pretty sure my block mates eat fast food. Now what would you say if I told you that eating fast food is bad for your health? Here are some shocking revelations about eating fast food.... dun dun dun! First off, let us define what fast food is. Fast food is food from a take-out restaurant that is cheap, convenient, and served fast. These food are highly processed and contains large amounts of carbohydrates, added sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt (sodium). This means that it contains if not few then zero nutrients. Fast food contains a lot of carbohydrates and calories. Too much carbohydrate can alter our natural insulin response that results to a spike in blood sugar. Frequent spikes in blood sugar may lead to type II diabetes and insulin resistance. Trans fat is also often found in fast food. This may also lead to development of type II diabetes and raise...

After 5 blog posts, I've realized something. I haven't really introduced myself yet. It's time to step back for a moment and rewind. I've decided to introduce myself in an unconventional way. I made 2 crazy none sense poems that would hopefully give an impression of myself to you. WEIRD POEM NO. 1 Who is Katelyn Anne? K – keen listener who is,  A – always available,  T – to talk to  E – earnest reader and, L – lover of,  Y – young – adult fantasy,  N – novels like Harry Potter  A – an avid film viewer although,  N – not a fan of horror films  N – never passes up an opportunity to,  E – eat pizza or any other food WEIRD POEM NO. 2 “I am Kate, Ingenious”  I am ingenious and inquisitive  I wonder if the stars shall still shine,  once no one is left to behold their brilliance  I hear the constellations whispering secrets with one another,  as they da...

Once again, the rainy season has begun. July kicked off the rainy season here in the Philippines with 2 consecutive typhoons last week. Classes were suspended last Monday and last Wednesday up until the previous Friday. I'd love to say that I took advantage of the cancellation of classes by studying for my midterms, but then I wouldn't be completely honest with you. It's just that the rain and cold weather relaxes my mood. Admittedly, I laze around when it's raining because I don't feel motivated. I end up watching movies while wrapped in a warm blanket. To become somewhat productive, I've decided to make a list of movies to watch for the rainy season. 1. The Impossible (2012) The Impossible is a gut-wrenching drama based on a true story. It is adapted from the Belon family's real experiences and hardships during the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. This film would hopefully bring you closer to your family as you realize their importance. The film sta...