Resorts World Made Me Miserable!!

How ironic is it that when I do actually feel like this year is gonna be a great one, my first blog entry of the year isn't the wonted happy or positive entry... 

Last night, I was invited by VISA who was invited by Resorts World Manila to partake in the advanced screening of the much awaited film 'Les Miserables'. Being the "broadway-buff" that I am, I've been counting on the days 'till the film. So when I found out that we had tickets to the screening a week in advanced (for the reason being that it will start showing publicly during the 16th) I was exuberant!! 

The event was quite elegant as people were dressed up in gowns and the like. A number of socialites partook in the event as well, probably just as excited as I was. (I mean, who ISN'T excited to see this film!?)

 I've attended a number of premieres at Resorts World Manila, but this was the first premiere I attended that was going to be held in their "renowned" Performing Arts Theatre. The event was quite promising as a few of Philippine's pre-eminent singers sang 'Les Miserables' songs and paid tribute to the movie. The performances were okay. Not bad but not great either. I guess it was because of the sound system or their lack of voice control over the microphone. Some parts were actually painful towards the ears... 

After their "fifteen minute" intermission before the showing, they announced saying that they needed five minutes more. *my impatient self began to time them..* Five minutes then turned into forty... I was getting so antsy!! I could already spot people leaving here and there. I would've probably been less pissed if they allowed food inside or the theatre had good working wifi. But, NO. Resorts World Manila, made everybody wait an excruciating one hour just to say that they were having technical difficulties and that they couldn't show the movie. I was undeniably pissed and seriously at loss for words!!! I was just like "WTF?!JSHJD?!" I honestly felt bad for the people who took their time to get ready for this poorly planned event. 

They even announced saying that everybody inside would have access to watch Les Miserables for free only due to AVAILABILITY!? GEEZ. The least they should do is reserve one whole cinema to accommodate the ones who wasted their time just sitting there... 

Resorts World Manila, seriously does have to think of a way to make-up for this horrible experience!! It was pure disappointment.

Despite this rant, how was your New Years? I wish you all a great year ahead and hope you keep reading my blog. :)

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Bourne Legacy

A few days ago, I attended the Bourne Legacy premiere in Resorts World thanks to VISA. I'm not exactly the biggest fan of Matt Damon, but I did love Jeremy Renner (Hawk Eye) in The Avengers. Plus, having known that some parts of the movie were shot in Manila, Philippines made everything much more exhilarating to watch! 

Outfit of the day:

Top: Mosaic - Leggings: Promod - 

Accessories: Taipei and The Bead Shop - 

Bag: Accessorize It - Flats: H&M

One of my favourite black ballet flats (which I have in brown as well) like I said in my previous entry here. I can never have enough of them flats!

24/7 cinemas + cool flavoured popcorn just making me want to watch movies in Resorts World more often! 

*photos towards the end taken with my iPhone*

I'm not going to give anything away, but I thought that the movie was a bit too short and that they should've showed nicer parts of the Philippines! All in all, it was pretty cool. I enjoyed the action scenes. How did you guys like the movie? :)

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GO FOR IT!

I have a long list of things I want to do before I die. Which some of you may call, "The Bucket List". 

This is my Bucket List notebook given by my best friend Iona.

One thing I want to do is to dye my hair with a hint of red. I'm not much of a rebel, so I don't really opt on dying my hair blonde, ever. Or shaving my head. So I went for red instead. 

This is how it turned out! I know my blog name is entitled "alyventure" which is basically my nickname, Aly plus the word adventure... But I'm not gonna lie, I was very scared with how the out come would be. 

Suede bag: Coach

Sandals: Forever 21

Belt: Babo, Rockwell

I loved this belt! I kind of have this obsession with bows, I have no idea why. So I bought it in different colors! 

Tank: St. James Bazaar, Alabang - Caridgan: New Look, Singapore - 

Bangles: The Ramp, Glorietta - Watch: Given by my grama. 

So many tragic incidents have happened in the past few weeks and they just keep happening. Condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones. 

Life is undeniably short. So if there's something you want to do whether it is to dye your hair, to tell somebody that you like them, to learn how to speak a different language, to take a spontaneous trip to where ever. I suggest you just go for it! You'll never know when it will be your time to go. The worst thing is to regret not doing it. I mean, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

Have a happy weekend ahead of you my readers and remember to always smile!! :)

Girls, never settle. Find your Micheal!

So this weekend, I finally decide to watch the movie that my brother and mum have been talking about for the past week or so. It's entitled "Sundays at Tiffany's". It's actually a novel turned movie.

I've never read anything written by James Patterson before but after watching this movie, I think I might just buy the copy of this book.

If you know me personally, I'm quite the hopeless romantic. As girly as it sounds, I love books and movies with happy endings and the like. Where boy meets girl, falls in love and lives happily ever after, that sappy stuff.

This movie is a romantic film about a girl named Jane Margaux and a man named Micheal, whom only Jane can see beyond the realms of her creative imagination.

Imaginary friends only keep their kids company for a few years and then promise to be forgotten, but Jane never forgot him.

More than 20 years after saying goodbye, Michael shows up. But this time not just as a fragment of Jane's imagination.

With Jane being engaged to an actor and having to work for her mother, everything was one big blur.

Watch how this fairytale unfolds and see if Jane gets her happy ending. 

Here's the link of the trailer if you wanna check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehVK299lxM

"Love is more than you imagine."

I loved everything about this movie! It may have been quite predictable at times, but it got me excited of what was to come next.

It's actually a very simple movie that covers a lot of themes that I love. 

1.) When it comes to love, you should never settle.

2.) Never let go of the child with in you.

3.) It's not the grand things but the simple everyday things that matter. 

Like I said in my title... Girls, never settle! Never think that you are not deserving of somebody that makes you happy. You may be in a relationship now and he could be the guy of your dreams, but if he isn't making you happy and you're just convincing yourself of that all the time; then honey, it isn't worth it. Don't give into peer pressure. I know it's easier said than done, but only you will know who's perfect for you. So just follow your heart. :)

And for you guys, you could learn a little something from Micheal too. ;)

Choices are inevitable in life; but always remember that the best choice isn't necessarily the right choice. <3

Have a happy week ahead of you, you guys!!