Trailer-Addict

Have you ever gone inside a movie thetre planning to watch a movie and then hating it when you missed the beginning where they play the trailers?

I have.

The thing is, I am addicted to watching trailers. The excitement it gives you. The thrill of it when you wait for a movie you think you would like because you saw the trailer. Of course when you do arrive in time to see the trailers there are the series of nudging and excited glances if you came with someone to the movie.

sighs...Loves it!

I am deeply obssessed with trailers and upcoming movies that I even search for them online. I go to movieweb.com and then check out trailers that they in order of the movie's release dates. I especially look out for romantic movies (such a mosochist) and take note of them. They surprise me with the genius of their pairings. Some actors that you would never imagine to work together in a movie but surprsingly looks cute together. The amazing storyline! The ones I especially look out for are the indie romantic films. I think that usually make the most profound stories in the most simplest of ways. I have tried and tested and they are always worth watching out for. Take "Dedication." A Mandy Moore film. It doesn't get better than this. Such an odd couple along with Billy Crudup. I always think that he doesn't get the much bigger praise that he really deserves. So anyway, that movie was awesome. It was dark, quirky, humurous and romantic.

I am such a movie freak. You see I rarely criticize a movie. I don't like movie critics. To me, it's always finding what makes a film good not what makes it a bad film. I mean, if some director or writer decides to do this certain film then they must have seen something great, right? Yeah, some films are not as good as the other but it doesn't make it any less important or special. I think what it is is the blending of it. I guess the end result was executed poorly but somehow I manage to find the best out of the films I watch.

Here I'm listing some of the trailers I've seen and am looking forward to seeing in the near future. (Hopefully with a date)

1. My Life In Ruins_Mia Vardalos (star on My Big Fat Greek Wedding)

"A travel guide rediscovers her romantic side on a trip to Greece with the advances of her sexy tour bus driver."

2. The Proposal_Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds

"A pushy boos (Bullock) forces her young assistant to marry her in order to avoid deportation back to Canada."

3. 500 Days of Summer_Joseph Gordon Levitt (Brick) and Zooey Deschanel (Yes Man)

"A post modern love story where a hopeless romantic, Tom, gets dumped by his girlfriend and he begins a series of self-discovery in which he figures out what went wrong in the 500 days they were together."

4. Adam_Hugh Dancy (Evening) and Rose Byrne (Troy)

"A story about a man dealing with Asperger's Syndrome and a beautiful woman damaged from a past relationship. They tricky relationship ultimately leads to something universal: truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into uncomfortable territory and the resulting shake-up can be liberating."

5. Time Traveler's Wife_Eric Bana (The Other Boleyn Girl) and Rachel Mcadams (The Notebook)

"Bana plays a time traveler cursed by a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, shifting back and forth through his lifespan with no control. On the other hand, Clare is a woman trying to build a life with the man she so desperately loves."

6. All About Steve_Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper(He's Just Not That Into You)

"A crossword constructor goes on a date with a CNN cameraman and decides that they are meant for each other. So she follows him on a cross-country chase to convince them that they are meant for each other."

7. Love Happens_Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eackhart (No Reservations)

"A widower who turned his loss into a best-selling self-help book goes on a book tour and meets a woman along the way. He finds out that he hasn't really confronted his wife's death."

8. NY, I Love You_(All star cast)

"Consisting of 12 short films, this film is the second installment of the widely successful 'Paris, Ja Taime." This is set in New York this time showing the lives of different people from different backgrounds and ethnicities finding love in the great city of New York."

9. Greta_Hilary Duff and Evan Ross

"A story about a rebellious teen sent away to her grandparents for the summer."

I am so excited.

XOXO Yana

Two Months Without These Crazy Bitches.

We drove to LAX last night to drop off Oat and Ko. Oat, as usual, is going to Thailand and Ko is off to Kazahkstan. 

We do this kind of thing every beginning of the long-dreaded summer. Jace and I always drive the two of them to the airport. We line up with them to the baggage claim and then to the x-ray. We spot hot and sexy guys. If we would do them we would answer "da" and "nyet" if not. Saying it in Russian is less conspicuous. Then we would take pictures 30 minutes before they go to the departure area. But this year seems a little more lonely and unwanted. Feels like we were all going on different paths this time around. For the past 3 summers, we would all just say goodbyes and they would come back, we pick them up and we would have fun once again. 

This time really feels different. 

It feels more lonely. 

I had a HARDER time saying goodbye. 

You should have seen me in the airport. I was unstable and I just couldn't stand it. I wanted to leave as fast as I can. You know that feeling when you have a heavy feeling inside of you or like butterflies? Well, I had that but it was the bad kind. I truly miss them already and it's only been ten hours. My sister, my brother and I got home around 12am and now I'm awake 10 hours later. 

Mornings, I think, will be the hardest. Usually, when I wake up, I will see the mattress on top of the double-deck squeezed lower towards me. I would usually be nervous about it because I feel like it would collapse on me any minute. This is because Oat will be sleeping on top. When I woke up....Nothing...Absolutely nothing. No movement for several minutes which is unlikely of Oat. Then I turned to my right and it was also empty. The floor-space that I usually have the biggest problem with because it's always occupied with Ko's pull-out bed under Jace's bed. I would always complain because I feel like I can't even see the floor anymore. This time, there was no pull-out bed because everything is tucked to where it's supposed to be. 

No Oat and no Ko. Everything was quiet. I would normally prefer this but I don't at this moment. It sucks because today is a Wednesday. My usual day-off, if I'm lucky. I go out with them and my sister. Now I have absolutely nothing to do and I am free the whole day. 

Very peculiar. Very sad. 

Like I was saying, this summer is especially different because I feel that we all are actually growing up and apart. In a couple of weeks...

Jace is taking her board exams. 

Ko is taking an internship at this mental hospital in his country. 

Oat is dealing with his family issues. 

And I met a guy. 

I actually have a gam plan this summer. I listed all the things that needed to be done in the house and the things that needed to be bought. Books I have to read and music I want to download. People I should catch up on. I seriously just want to keep every minute of my summer super busy to make time go faster. I get to hang out with my mom too. 

Wish me luck. 

and see You guys soon. 

XOXO Yana 

It Turned Out Ok

Well, the weekend is over. My mom is back from her trip. And I had the best time of my 20th year here on earth.

How can I explain it here without it becomng too personal. Believe it or not, I do like to keep some things to myself. So Friday started as planned. I got home from work and by the time I arrived at my house Ko, Oat, Jace and Dan set up all the arrangements, food and drinks already. It was perfect to me because I was kinda stressed out because I was never sure that my mom would go and the one person I wanted to come wasn't coming so it was starting to suck. But I just realized that I have the best people on the world (my mom is also but along the lines of having fun ad partying) was there to just relax and drink with me.

One person did come, whom Ko invited. Chris is his name and he is Ko's friend from Riverside. He is really nice and interesting to talk to. Let me tell you, he brought some gay drama in the get-together. It was bearable and fun drama though. It was funny watching Ko and Oat sort of try and win his affections. Although I'm sure none of them really liked him, if you know what I mean. To those two, eveything feels like a competition. Badings...

My brother on the other hand surprisingly revealed to me some deep feelings that he's been keeping for a long time. I guess he broke it off with his girlfriend and now he is having trouble adjusting. No one knows about it exceot for me and Oat. I guess he has trouble opening up to people. But the whole time I was listening to him, I felt like he was lecturing me, in a good way, about the hardships of breaking up. He told me his sadness and why some music reminds him of his ex. Sometimes he still thinks about her and wonder what if they are still together? I saw him grow more mature in front of my eyes. I just can't believe I'll see the day. I literally teared up and gave him a big hug. I am so proud of him. He grew up to be a wonderful gentleman.

Some little drama occured with my brother-in-law who I despise. I just can't stand the guy. You can't blame me if you have met him, honestly. He pretended to be drunk and saying all these stupid things. Let's not even talk about him. I'm just glad my sister's staying all weekend without him.

The whole time of the party, Gian texted me. He told me that, if it's ok with me, he can come by after his work and we'll grab a bite to eat just the two of us. That is if I was still conscious. hehehe!

Then 2am came.

I can literally hear my heartbeat.
That annoying voice in your head.
I can hear Ko and Oat asking me, "Is it 2 yet?"
I guess he brushed me off.....

Then 2:15 came.

He called and said he's on his way. So he came in and said "hi" to everybody and then we left. It was a long drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles. There were the normal and polite conversation starters. Few laughs here and there until we arrived at this Mexican Restaurant that is open until the wee hours of the morning for people just coming out of the club. So we ate kinda awkwardly. Some smiles and laughs again...Then it was done. We went outside to his car and he wanted to smoke for a bit. I was standing right by his car and then he brought out this beach chair from his trunk and unfolded it for me. I was sitting there in the middle of the parking lot sunbathing without the sun. I have to admit, it was cute. He is such the charmer. So we went home and since we were talking about "True Blood," we decided to watch it at home on On Demand. It was 4am and we just decided to cuddle. He was freezing a little bit so he hugged me and he said that I was warm.

I am so fucking corny right now.

So yeah...I guess I'll stop there...We kissed and cuddled until 12pm. Shh...

XOXO Yana

Thursday

Yey that means tomorrow is the day.

My friends and I have been planning this get together thing for a while now. Its perfect since my mom is going to Vegas for the whole weekend. Don't worry, she knows I'm doin it. It's just funny that when i mentioned to her alcohol, she said, "Now I trust you. You can drink but just don't get drunk." I'm like, "Yeah...right." My mom is such the comedian! I remember the time when I got drunk. It was just this one time that I just had too much to drink and was having so much fun.

It was weird cause i didn't really drink as much as I normally would and it was only gin and tonic. I guess I had the empty stomach and the whole atmosphere with the friends I'm with was relaxed and all. So we played cards games and had a bunch of laughs. Then we were all getting drunk all of a sudden. Usually, I'm the one who's always in control of the situation or I am the last one standing. But on the way home from the party, I felt like throwing up. As if the situation wasn't gnarly enough, we had to stop in front of a strip club. So there I was throwing my guts out infront of a strip club. Nice!

so speaking of alcohol, tomorrow is the day when me and my friends are gonna have our mini get together. As if we're not together enough as it is. We're just having chicken wings and alcohol. I think there's some doughnuts somewhere too. My mom's gonna be off to Vegas. I think. It kinda sucks cause until now, she's not sure whether she's going or not. I hate the fact that she makes it so obvious that she wants to ruin my one weekend without her. I mean, her and my younger brother gets my weekends. I even have to drag my friends along. I mean, it's either we're driving Dan somewhere or something. We can't make plans because they make it for us. We can't do any young adults stuff cause I'm obligated for all the weekends that I'm free.

God! Can't I have this one weekend for myself. You know, get wasted or just plain laugh out loud fun. Just this once! I mean, Gian isn't even coming. He has to work or something. Lame.

XOXO Yana

He's Just Not That Into You

I have been dying to see this movie since it first came out of theatres. Since none of my friends (bitches!) accompanied me to see this torture-masochistic-fest, i settled to wait for the dvd release. And boy did it hit me hard!

It was clearly another thought-provoking movie for me. I know it's just a movie like a lot of the movies I like but it left me with a big question mark blinking at the side of my head. It sounds stupid but it gave me answers but it also created more questions. You see, when you're in a relationship you see this movie and you either like it or you don't. When you're single you think about it.....THOUROUGHLY. Did I even spell that right?

But I have to admit I am a sucker for cute romantic movies like these and I loved it! I am so masochistic. My favorite was Gigi and Alex.

Gigi: "I'm the exception."

Alex: "You're my exception."

sighs...

I am the queen of sighs. I watch a movie and i act like I am completely part of it.

So yeah, they were both cute. Ginnifer and Justin have a surprisingly good chemistry. I did not expect that of Justin Long. Although, Ginnifer Goodwin has acted like these love-sick girls, she is still ooooober adorable to watch. I feel like I am seeing myself onscreen.

So my advice, if you appreciate feel-good movies and is not too critical and hateful of movies, WATCH IT!!!

I can't wait to be someone's exception!

XOXO Yana

The Happiest Place on Earth

No, it's not Disneyland. Atleast it wasn't for me and my gay friend Oat last Saturday.

Let me introduce you to my bank.

So every other Saturday I get my much-awaited paycheck and deposit it into my bank account. I have been doing it for over a year now and it's pretty much a regular thing. But, not with my bank it isn't. You see, recently, I have been dragging Oat along. Actually, it's not much dragging but it's more like him pushing me to go. Since I brought him there, my bank pretty much became a peep show with clothes. Tons of eye candy for the both of us. But that does not mean we're sharing. We both have our own preference and we pretty much have a bid on a guy.

Hence, bank-depositing will never be dull ever again!

Well, my banker looks like a hot dork. Did I mention I like nerds? There is something in them that you know they are hiding something sexy. My "banker" and I have been interacting for a while now cause his booth is where I usually end up in. (hm...sounds fishy...I have my means sometimes) So we have been talking about randon stuff. For example my new purple (duh!) sunglasses, that he pointed out, matched his shirt. Basically, he likes them. We always have these mini conversations that is summed up with insignificant things that has nothing to do with banking. I just love how we extend our "time together" through talking so I can eye him up more. sighs...I love banking!!! To me he is like Hugh Jackman. I can always look at him as much as I like but can never touch because he will always be behind that glass window.

even more sighs...

Now to Oat. He doesn't really have a "banker" so to speak. He has just been accompanying me for the past 3 weeks. So let me just call his banker "9am." It's technically "9 o'clock" but I ain't typing that long. So Oat has made little contact with 9am so far. He is always in those desks at the side of the bank and he is, according to Oat, in his 9 o'clock line of vision. So Oat reported to me that they have made eye-contacts. So I guess, that's that.

With all the eye candy for our satisfaction guaranteed and for free, Oat dubbed this place, just on Saturdays, THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH. Move over Disneyland!

XOXO Yana

losing it

Not my mind okay? But I am trying, trying being the operative word, to lose the lb's. Before that let me just say...

I'm loving the weather for the past two days. Weatherman says that there is a "storm gathering." Creepy...sounds like it came out of a Harry Potter movie or, even sexier, Twilight. It's gloomy and cool. Not too cold but just right. I'm loving it. Makes you want to listen to Jason Mraz songs and sit infront of a fireplace drinking booze and smokin a doobie. Just kidding! Maybe a cup of hot tea or hot coco. That will suffice.

So back to my original blogging...

My mom signed the whole fam bam up for 24-hour fitness. We also get a couple of free passes so we can let Oat tag along. Like a family stuck on glue, we all went together and entered this unknown domain of sweat and vain people. It was mind-boggling right from the start. We all assumed that all unoccupied equipments was jacked up. But it took us a while to figure out that all we needed to do was to start peddaling and the machine immediately starts. Voila!!! And so the beginning of our "Operation: Lose It" has commenced! Drum roll...cue the marching band...ding ding ding! (all those random sounds doesn't really go together but whatever, leave me alone.)

We were there for an hour. Personally, I started slow because it was my first time and I was just starting to feel the equipments and what I have to do next time I come back...and oh yeah, there will be a next time. It was good and easy. Not as horrifying or mortifying as I thought it would be. But the best part is that the motivation this gym gives to you. It really gives you the power and strength to defy odds and lose the pounds and sweat it out. It's easy...

1. Try as hard as you can...to find an adonis or most commonly known as a "hot guy."

2. Go to an equipment, not necessarily near him, as long as you have a good view of your favorite male body part, may is be the arms, legs or the ass.

3. Then start exercising...

4. When you feel like giving up, just gaze up at your "eye-candy" and tell yourself, "You can do this. That "hot piece of ass" will soon be mine with my new sexy body.

I don't know about you but it works wonders for me. Atleast on the first day of working out. If it doesn't then I think it's about time you hire a trainer, yeah?

XOXO Yana