Harry Potter Book 7

I am done reading JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and I can say that the book was well written...there's suspense, drama and a little bit of comedy, I am quite sure that the person who is reading the book will be totally engrossed with the story. I am a fan of Harry Potter (but not the obsessed type), I opt to read the book rather than watch the movie...Whenever there's a new book released, I usually read the last book first and then I proceed with the recent book so as to refresh my memory. Anyway, here are my comments on the storyline:

1. What happened with the Dursleys? - Yeah I know they are not the good guys here but of course the readers would also like to know where they headed and what happened to them after they disapparated with Dedalus Diggle, right?

2. What happened with the other Death Eaters after Harry defeated Voldemort? - The author should have mentioned something about the future of the Death Eaters after Harry defeated Voldemort. Where they thrown back to Azkaban? Did they disapparated and migrated to other countries to avoid the Ministry of Magic or whatever. The author should have elaborated a little bit more with the Malfoy's..Narcissa, in a way helped Harry because she wanted to know whether Draco is still alive and still inside Hogwarts.

3. James and Lily Potter - on the last book of the HP series, the author should have mentioned about Harry's parents, what they did for living, what they did for the Order or whatever before Voldemort killed them..Just like when Harry read his mother's letter to Sirius, it was a "proof that Lily existed".

4. What happened to Hogwarts, Ministry of Magic, Azkaban, etc - What happened to these places after Voldemort was killed? The author just fast forwarded the story after 19 years...I was left hanging there really..

5. The story was fast forwarded way too long (19 years to be exact). What happened to Harry-Ginny lovestory? When did they came back together? How bout Ron & Hermione? It was mentioned on the previous books that there was this romantic tension between this 2 characters. It was mentioned on the 7th book that Hermione kissed Ron because Ron mentioned something about the house-elves wherein Hermione was happy about it. AND THAT WAS IT. I mean the author should have spiced up the story a little bit right?

6. What happened with the Weasleys? - What happened with Harry's 2nd family? I think it was Fred who died while fighting the death eaters, what happened with the rest of the Weasleys (Charlie, Bill, and Percy)?

7. Right after Voldemort was defeated, what happened to Harry? Did he finished his schooling at Hogwarts? What was his job after Hogwarts, that is, if he finished his 7th year? Did he became an Auror? As a fan of Harry, I would also like to know what happened to him right after his victory. I want details about his wedding with Ginny..

Those were just my questions about the 7th book...In general I LOVE THE BOOK...I've been reading the 7th book again so I could relish Harry's memory...

Well, that's about it for the mean time..

SE weekend

Last weekend, I went on a retreat with a friend, its a singles encounter actually..well, that's the first retreat that came across that's why we grabbed the chance..

At first I find it really corny with all the singing (with matching hands raising to praise Him) and the dancing...don't get me wrong, I am a Catholic, I went to a Catholic school eversince my elementary days so I'm used to having retreats...but not this kind of retreat...I guess they catered it to the youth that's why there a lot of singing and dancing to keep our eyes open..sometimes retreat can be very boring if your heart is not into it.S



Anyway, our group, SE13 (batch 13) is really big, I think we are around 60+ pax! I was shy during that weekend, according to my batchmate...we are on an INTROVERT MODE...During that time I find it hard to mingle with my batchmates, my sales skills were not working believe me...I was the demure type (if my friends saw me that weekend, for sure they will laugh their hearts out)...



There were a lot of singing and praising and dancing...a lot of group activities. I thought I would be able to relax a little bit but I was dead wrong! We were required to wake up around 5:30am and we'll finish around 1:00am...My brain was not working that weekend...Saturday morning, i woke up around 5:30am and we sang praise to the Lord around 6am! So I felt like someone placed a loud song in my ears to wake me up! I felt irritated actually...I was not irritated that I was praising the Lord, I was pissed off because it was so noisy..hehehe...

On our last day, there was an activity wherein we will be annointed by the elders...and that's where I lost control of my emotions and I cried...I guess I let out all the feelings that I have kept in my heart for a very long time...All the hurt and the pain, all I've went through these past few months...I asked Him to take it all away from me...and believe me HE DID. Coincidence? I don't think so...I've been wanting to go to a retreat since last year and I've been procrastinating about it for a very long time...He really did make a way for me to make ammends with Him...Okay, I know it's corny talking about this kind of stuff...but I'm not ashamed, I just want to share my experience that weekend...It was really great...PLUS I made some new friends and new yosi buddies...hehehe

Enneagram test

I've learned about Enneagram test from a schoolmate in graduate school. She told me that it is a personality test, so you'll know what type of leader you are. She took this test when she was taking up Leader subject...Anyway, I tried taking the test and I'm a Type 3 (Achiever) which has the tendency to be a Type 2 (Helper)..

Enneagram Type 3 - The Achiever

Focused on the presentation of success, to attain validation

People of this personality type need to be validated in order to feel worthy; they pursue success and want to be admired. They are frequently hard working, competitive and are highly focused in the pursuit of their goals, whether their goal is to be the most successful salesman in the company or the "sexiest" woman in their social circle. They are often "self-made" and usually find some area in which they can excel and thus find the external approbation which they so desperately need. Threes are socially competent, often extroverted, and sometimes charismatic. They know how to present themselves, are self-confident, practical, and driven. Threes have a lot of energy and often seem to embody a kind of zest for life that others find contagious. They are good networkers who know how to rise through the ranks. But, while Threes do tend to succeed in whatever realm they focus their energies, they are often secretly afraid of being or becoming "losers."

Threes can sometimes find intimacy difficult. Their need to be validated for their image often hides a deep sense of shame about who they really are, a shame they unconsciously fear will be unmasked if another gets too close. Threes are often generous and likable, but are difficult to really know. When unhealthy, their narcissism takes an ugly turn and they can become cold blooded and ruthless in the pursuit of their goals.

Because it is central to the type Three fixation to require external validation, Threes often, consciously and unconsciously, attempt to embody the image of success that is promoted by their culture. Threes get in trouble when they confuse true happiness, which depends on inner states, with the image of happiness which society has promoted. If a Three has a "good" job and an "attractive" mate, she might be willing, through an act of self-deception which is also self-betrayal, to ignore the inner promptings which tell her that neither her job, nor her mate are fulfilling her deeper needs. Even the most "successful" Threes, who generally appear quite happy, often hide a deeply felt sense of meaninglessness. The attainment of the image never quite satisfies.

Threes can sometimes mistype themselves when they mistake the more superficial features of their personalities as indicators of their type. So, for instance, an intellectual Three might mistype as a Five; a Three who is devoted to her role as mother might think she is a Two; a Three in a leadership position might mistype as an Eight and so on. Regardless of the manifestation however, the core of the type Three fixation is the deep need for external validation.

Taken from: http://healing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=healing&cdn=religion&tm=24&f=10&tt=-2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test.php

I have highlighted some sentences which I find very true. I find this test very interesting..

so pissed off

I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today...

I went to Caltex to pump petrol and I wanted to have my radiator and my reservoir checked if there's still water to avoid overheating...The gas boy REFUSED to check my radiator!!!! He said that they were not allowed anymore to check radiators of cars because of increased staff accidents....Was it my fault if they are so stupid whenever they check it???? So I fought for my right to have it checked cause the gauge indicates that my temperature is increasing....I irrated and asserted that it is my right as a customer to have it checked if I wanted to...I WON THE BATTLE...

Next, I called up UPS (courier) to book my pick-up...I was in Sta. Rosa Laguna and I have decided to drop by their drop-off center instead...when I went there, it was closed...I found out that the person operating their drop-off center is the one who does the pick-up and the delivery as well!! So...I called up their hotline again to arrange a meet-and-pick up schedule. Since I will be working in Figaro, might as well wait for the courier to have my parcel picked-up...guess what the operator told me? She said they do not allow meet-and-pick up arrangements because they dont want their customer to wait...what the hell are they thinking about???? I'M THE CLIENT, I SUGGESTED THAT I WILL WAIT FOR THE COURIER...WHAT THE HELL IS THEIR PROBLEM NOW???? After 15 minutes of explaining and shouting at the same time, I WON THE BATTLE....

Lastly, I went to Starbucks so I could start my work...I asked if they have WIFI, the barista told me they do not have it yet....My gosh! they are the only starbucks that I know that doesn't have WIFI...I didn't argue anymore, what's there to argue anyway?

Oh man...my day really didn't start right...I hope it ends well

Lacoste bags

When I was in highschool, I've always wanted to buy and own a Lacoste bag, the original one of course!! (there are lots of fake Lacoste bags in Greenhills). But since I was only a student and I don't have a money of my own, I have to let go of my dream...for the meantime..

When I started working, I started collecting Lacoste items, bags, pouches, keychains, perfumes, but most of the time I invest in bags...actually, I'm a sucker for big bags...other girls are shoes addicts, but not me, I'm into bags...My last purchase of Lacoste bag was their limited edition. I bought it after me and my ex-boyfriend broke up, hehehehe...


Please excuse the background picture of the bag, my room is a mess!!! I also love their navy blue and green combination design but my friends told me that this color is better because it is more feminine or lady-like. But I like the other color, I just bought this color out of peer-pressure, hahaha.

As I have said, I'm into big bags (classic ones) and not those small kikay bags...I like bags where I can put all my stuff in it...My friends always complain about the weight of my bag. They always ask me why do I always bring all my stuff wherever I go..I really don't know the answer to be honest, I feel that if I don't bring all of my stuff, there's something missing.

But my goal for this year is to buy small stylish bags (kikay bags)...I want to get out of my comfort zone, I usually buy bags which has the classic design, now I want to buy stylish bags...One of my short term goals also is to buy Kate Spade bag which is soooo expensive...but I'll be saving my money for it...My promise to myself is that I should be able to buy Kate Spade bag before I get married, hahahaha.