:exclamation: This post contains spoilers. So read at your own risk!

I’d already started reading the book when I found out a month or two ago that Angels and Demons will be shown on big screen. I got pretty excited, so I made a last-ditch effort to finish reading the book as fast as I could and planned to see the movie on its first showing day. But since I was in Baguio (May 15) that time, I was not able to watch it.

For the past few weeks that I was reading the book, I couldn’t help but brag to my husband how interesting and intelligently-written the book was. At first he was skeptical, thinking that it might be just another anti-christ or anti-catholic kind of story like the controversial book-turned-into-movie The Davinci Code which is actually the sequel of Angels and Demons. So I told him, “No. This is different! This book is way better than The Davinci Code.” Then I started telling him about the plot — the Big Bang Theory versus the Moment of Creation stated in the bible (book of Genesis), how the deep rift began between Science and Religion, the antimatter technology (which is the most volatile substance ever known to man), how the ancient brotherhood called The Illuminati (“The Enlightened Ones”) resurfaced after 400 years to take their much awaited revenge against the Catholic Church for the murder of some underground scientists, how Robert Langdon (played by Tom Hanks) helped the Vatican solve the mystery behind the murder of each Cardinal at the four Altar of Science, and so much more! Whew! So after I answered all his questions about the book, I was able to convince him to watch the movie with me. :sick:

I purchased my own copy of the book yesterday for only P299. I’m reading it again!

Overall, I think the movie is A-W-E-S-O-M-E! But you’ll appreciate it more if you didn’t read the book because you have no expectations at all. So what are you waiting for? Watch Angels and Demons, or you’ll miss half of your life. :sick:

“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” – Albert Einstein

:exclamation: Note: This post has been updated. (3-9-2009)

I was doing some ad hoc tasks in the office when I overheard two of my officemates talking about Francis Magalona’s death.

“What?! Francis M. is dead? When? How come? I thought he just had a bone marrow transplant?! Oh my god, he’s too young and has 8 children!” I was totally shocked that I couldn’t stop talking.

I was told that he passed away at 12 noon yesterday. So apparently, I was the last person in the office to know about this heart-breaking news. They said it was announced at 12 noon on Eat Bulaga. So being the internet-junkie that I am, I searched for a video footage online.

And silently, tears started falling from my eyes while I was watching this video. This is really sad! You might wanna see this too.

I grew up singing the man’s songs. His love for his country was undeniably overflowing. The lyrics of his songs have always reminded me that I should always be proud that I am a Filipino no matter what happens. Kaleidoscope World, The Man from Manila and Mga Kababayan Ko are his songs that truly inspire not just me, but the many Filipinos across the nation. And oh! Who would ever forget about the love songs Cold Summer Nights and Hangga’t Yakap? I love those songs too! :hearty:

Anyway, I came across his blog (Francis Magalona.Multiply.Com) today and quoted below was his last post dated Jan. 14, 2009. The way he battled against cancer was admirable beyond words. I was really touched!

Good evening people. I am getting prepared for my 4th Chemotherapy cycle, and I will be admitted tonight at The Medical City. I will be doing some tests tomorrow, wish me luck. Friday I begin my 4th cycle which is a Hi-Dose kind, as will be taking 6 grams of Cytarabin™ a day every other day for 3 days.

I will be at the 14th floor of the TMC, as usual. I brought alot reading materials (bible included!) and dvds to keep me company while I do my treatment. I will be doing my radiation treatment by February and my PBSCT (Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant) will be done by March.

I look forward to the pain as I know my journey is on full speed ahead. I will not be bold to say that without asking a favor from you all. PLEASE PRAY for me as I undergo treatment. Your prayers, as always, have sustained me. And am sure the Lord will listen to all our prayers. To His will I submit myself.

God bless you, my friend.

PS: I will be needing blood donors for blood and platelets. Please go to the lower ground floor of The Medical City and donate blood in my name. For platelets Apheresis you may go have yourself screened at the Phil. Nat’l Red Cross at the Pier in Manila. I am type O positive. Thank you again.

May he rest in peace… :sigh: I’m quite sure that through his songs, his legacy will remain forever. See you again, Kiko! Thank you for sharing your wonderful music with us!

The Master Rapper of the Philippines is now at peace with his Master. :7:

He also put up another website entitled Francis M.’s Happy Battle. Click here.

Trivia:

Have I seen him in person?

I was starstruck. I think we all were.
That’s Francis M.

Everytime I hear Bea Alonzo sing on ASAP, I would always tell my husband that she has a good singing voice. But I never thought that she could really sing that well.

So when I heard her own rendition of I’m Missing you on Boy and Kris (she sang it LIVE, mind you) a few weeks ago, I was mesmerized by the way she sang it. It’s awesome! As a matter of fact, it’s better than Meja’s original version. I love the passion in her voice. You could really feel the emotions she put into it. Her The Real Me album really shows how talented she is. I am happy for her. It’s true that you don’t really need to have a high-pitched voice to become a singer. For me, voice quality is more important.

I never really liked this song before. But I love Bea’s version of it! Click on the title below to listen!

I’m Missing You – Bea Alonzo