Saw this on 9Gag and it amused me greatly. So how many movie characters can you name? There’s supposed to be 100 in this clip. Fun!
Category: Videos
Wonder Woman is here!
So this is weird. This trailer for Wonder Woman, which premiered at the recent San Diego Comic Con, made me teary-eyed. It surprised me, my reaction. Imagine, a grownup getting emotional about a female superhero! And she wasn’t even my favorite superhero back then.
On aging bravely
As a fortysomething woman, I found this to be a hilarious-yet-true account on how women, as we grow older, become more self-confident about our bodies, flab and all. It’s as if a switch is turned on when you reach 40 and suddenly, you’re filled with an IDGAF attitude about what people think of you. Not to say that I suddenly got all confident about showing off my body, but I’ve certainly let go of many of the insecurities I’ve had when I was younger. I still remember feeling embarrassed when I wore a pair of shorts to a screenwriting workshop and one of the guys started teasing me in front of the whole room, and everyone laughed! (His comment was: “Ooh, look at Terrie in shorts! She’s so brave!”) I wanted to go home and change! And now, looking at my photos back then, I wondered why I was so embarrassed. I wish I had the gumption back then to smack the guy on his head for making me feel bad. But that’s insecurity for you.
I still have cellulite, my body jiggles more than it should, my tummy could do with more crunches to reduce its size, and my arms are like noodles. But you know what? I wore my first two-piece bikini in my 40s and it was liberating. It’s all good.
GoT, according to Samuel L. Jackson
Best narration of what’s up in Game of Thrones by Jules Winnfield himself! 🙂 (“The Starks. Nice family, right? Don’t get too attached.”)
Geekery: Game of Thrones cover
These kids’ awesome cover of Game of Thrones’ opening theme made this nerd-girl’s heart speed up.
Happy April Fool’s Day!
It’s a prank, yes, but the best prank ever! This has so much feels!
Midweek break: Clap along if you’re happy
Citizens of Tacloban and environs sing and dance to Pharell’s “Happy”. Got this vid from a friend who posted it on Facebook, and I loved it so much decided to post it here as well. This made me smile and the day brighter. Maybe because things happen so quickly in the Philippines — a situation can go from bad to worse in an instant, or can turn the other way and become a celebration — or we’re just so used to things not going our way, devastating natural disasters, venal politicians, stupid laws, widespread poverty, are just some of things that come to mind, that we have a deeper wellspring of goodwill, humor and positivity to draw from. So God bless the people featured here for being able to smile and, yes, look at the positive side even if there is devastation all around. Best coping mechanism ever.
Geekery: 15-minute Game of Thrones preview
This totally made my Monday! I promised myself that will I stop posting the same thing on the different social media platforms I’m on (especially on my Tumblr, which I’ve hijacked for the 100 Happy Days Challenge), but I have to make an exception of this. I can’t wait for April!
And I need to get a move on with reading the books. Lordy….
One More Thing
A trailer of B. J. Novak’s book, One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories. New books having trailers should be a thing. Genius!
“Royals” acapella version
Feel-good music for the end of the day, whether or not you like Lorde’s music. This is performed by the Acabelles of Florida State University. Good job, ladies!
Sleepwalking 