whoa! the new Paramore is a long way from 'Falling'

Ever noticed how these days, our favorite rock bands are dishing out albums that are lighter, perkier, even… pop-ier? Examples: Incubus came out with the lush If Not Now, When?, then Coldplay warmed up (pardon the pun) with their Mylo Xyloto. Now, it sounds like Paramore is getting their feet wet in the evolution pool as well. And with surprisingly good results.

concert-goer: 2012 in the backyard

If 2012 is any indication, CdeO’s starting to look more like Cebu’s, Davao’s, and imperialist Manila’s little sister in the music scene. Not that I’m actually in the scene (I am so not), but it doesn’t take an insider to see we’re beginning to live a little in our own backyard. And I’m not just talking about TJ Monterde.

I’m talking a great turnout to events like the T5 show in July:

Jerry Spinelli's 'Stargirl' is my grownup bedtime story

re-read "Stargirl" last night, and it was magic all over again. i smiled, cringed, and cried like i've never read it before. this is one book you just have to revisit from time to time, in case you find yourself trying to blend in to the ordinariness again.

paint my spirit gold

Sunday inspiration: The magnificent lyrics of Mumford & Sons

Nothing Is Written/I Will Wait

pleasant surprise

isn't it weird/amazing when you see a person in a different light and everything changes? :)

#Tyril

just you.

Someone actually told me this. A stranger. At a time when I felt like killing myself.

Thank you, N.

new obsession: Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker

I am officially obsessed with Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker.

I mean, what girl wouldn't? This Peter Parker is a budding photographer who stands up against high school bullies. He's smart, he's got wisecracks up his sleeve, he skates and does parkour and buys eggs for his aunt.

Not to mention he has the most ridiculously good-looking smile, even when it's a sheepish 'I'm-sorry-I-had-to-sneak-into-your-window-on-the-20th-floor' grin.

BY ALL MEANS, PLEASE DO!