A Prophet (2009)

 I read about 'A Prophet' recently and sought to see it. It didn't disappoint. It's a really gritty prison movie and is unique on showing some pretty much uncovered territory (in movies) in terms of ethnicity. Tahar Rahim definitely should be watched out for future roles. You'll feel sympathy for his character even if he does some pretty ugly stuff. Definitely a must-watch for movie lovers.

Who's Your Momma?!? - RED

There are a few obscure but very interesting and entertaining movies made in 2010. One is RED which stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, John Malkovich (I love his weird accent - - one that I remember from the first movie I saw him in -- Man in the Iron Mask), Morgan Freeman, and HELEN MIRREN. The point of this post is... you should watch this movie if only to see Mirren wield guns and a badass machine gun. It was really fun to see these geriatric actors as retiree spies slash assassins. Watch watch watch!

Come to you Momma Highness...

Movie Mission #1 - Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid

This movie is preserved by the US Library of Congress and the AFI and is ubiquitous on a lot of Top 100 movies list. It stars Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy and Robert Redford as Sundance. It tells of the adventures of the two and is known for showing the beauty of Wyoming wilderness during the loooong chase scenes. The movie is all about people chasing the two actually. The cinematography is superb of course and the actors are top notch. One memorable scene is when Paul Newman is taking Sundance's lover around while the (later) Oscar winning song Raindrops are falling on my head is playing. I thought the scene was really out of place but it was a nice break in the mood of the movie. The best thing I love about the movie is the ending. History is questionable whether the real Butch Cassidy survived or not. And so the movie leaves you to decide whether the duo could have survived a barrage of gunmen. I recommend you watch Butch Cassidy for educational purposes. It may not be something you'll thoroughly enjoy as a relaxing movie but it will be a learning experience if you love movies.

Arriving Home

I enjoyed my day in Hollywood thanks to Rob who took me around. It's a small place. Everything cramped into a single street. We had a very nice lunch at The Cheesecake Factory in The Grove. I didn't get lucky and see A-listers though.

The flight home was of course utterly boring. Cathay Pacific's coach seats cannot be reclined. The butt part just slides down. Well, it was made up for by their individual screens with a lot of new movies, TV series and even games! (bejeweled Gus!). I had the unfortunate chance to see NAIA again. What a miserable airport we have. Sigh...

Now I have to figure out what to do... And return to see my pet Yuki in Pet Society XD

Mazatlan Cathedral

Basilica del la Immaculada Concepcion

Mazatlan, Mexico

Karol, Luis, Lauren

Almost Over

All the months have passed by so fast. That's good. It was definitely fun and I'll really miss all the wonderful people I've met. I hope we are all to keep on touch and have a reunion one day. I've learned a lot too. This experience had opened up new opportunities and made me realize that we are really only limited by ourselves. Everything depende on what we want to do and what we are willing to do to achieve it. I think one of the best things about this is I got to see a very good friend after a long while. I hope this will not be the last time.

Mazatlan in HDR

Larraine's Birthday and Aine, Tarynn and Sam's Farewell

At Chops

Me and My Aine, I'll Miss you!

Me and Sam - Gorgeous, Gorgeous

Laraine

Proof of God's Existence

Skies

Heavenly

And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.  -- Genesis Chapter 1

Cabo at Dusk

A medical emergency changed our Cabo schedule enabling us to see Cabo at dusk. Perfect and amazing...

Cold HDR

Warm Panoramic HDR

More Mariner Sunsets

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Where Hollywood stars roam the beach and do nasty stuff...

Gustavo's Birthday

We celebrated Gustavo's Birthday in Chops (!) and then went to the Dragon's Lair after.

 

Chene

Devonica 

Gustavo and Aine Goofing Around

Sunset Onboard the Mariner

Pirates of Baja California

  Masts

Crazy Lucas killin Me

Mariner Tour Group

Yacht

Jolly Roger

Me at the Helm

more pictures >> here

The Hand of God

How does God communicate to each of us? Several biblical figures have communicated with God in one form or another, through a bush, with messenger angels, and of course in His human form Jesus. Jesus is the closest we have ever gotten to see God in His full glory. We cannot see God and live but we could of course commune with Him.

We should feel lucky when we know that God is communicating with us. This Sunday, I had the chance to attend mass in a chapel that I didn't know existed right outside the Mariner when it is docked in LA. And this whole week just turned out great for me and my work. I don't know how much clearly can God be talking to me than that. That He, is a big part of my life and that He is the captain and I'm the ship. Thank you for maneuvering me to You.

Chops with Gorgeous Girls

Andrea 

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Danielle

Laraine

Devonica

Sarah

Isadora

Aine

Laraine and Elizabeth

How Lucky Can You Get?!