It has been a while since I last saw an American series. The last one that I watched unfailingly was Battle Creek which lasted only thirteen episodes. (Josh Duhamel fangirl alert!) Currently, I’m binge watching Jane the Virgin. It made a great buzz in 2015 and I’ve been wanting to watch it before but I just did not have much time. Recently, I’ve learned that it will be shown on free TV but it’ll be translated into Filipino. I tried watching it and it’s kind of weird at first but to be honest, it wasn’t that bad at all. So, let me list the things I liked most about it.
Plot. The plot is very gripping. The main conflict was well-thought-out. It’s actually one of the main reasons why I love this show. I do not want to miss a single episode of it because each episode is different from the other. The sub conflicts that arise are unpredictable. The storyline is dynamic and compelling. What am I supposed to say next? It’s just so great I might ran out of adjectives.
Script. The script is well-written. It also seems like its pool of writers has an unlimited supply of creative juice. I love how they incorporate metaphor and satire on the lines delivered by the characters.
Characters. I am not familiar with the actors beforehand but I fell in love with all of them as I go through the series. I feel like they were all meant to land on those roles and the characters fit them perfectly. Also, I love how they play with Jane’s character. A lot of things are going on in her life. She plays the role of a daughter, a granddaughter, a mother, a girlfriend, a hotel employee, a student, a teacher, and an aspiring writer. She represents the millennial woman – an effective multi-tasker.
Transition. One more thing that I like to highlight is its transition. I love the recurring elements. The flashbacks are so fitting with the scenes. The narration is also crazy! It’s refreshing how they incorporate different elements which makes Jane the Virgin more interesting and exciting to watch.
I am still on the second season but I am looking forward to seeing more episodes of Jane the Virgin.
If you are living independently, you are obliged to be more careful of yourself. You need to be well and healthy all the time because it
is hard to get sick most especially if you are away from your family as no one
would be there to look after you. So just recently, I started some adjustments
with my daily activities. Allow me to share some of these changes in my life.
I now wake up earlier than usual and I strictly follow a
meal plan that I created. I make it sure that I get to eat the just the right
amount of meat and have vegetables on my menu. I also drink milk before
sleeping. Aside from that, I just started running. It’s not something that I
would submissively do every day but I plan to run at least twice a week. I ran
for twenty minutes the other day and I would like to run more next time. From
what I’ve read on
this article, running makes one happier, it reduces the
chances of dying early due to cancer, and it also improves memory and learning.
See the benefits? Why not add running to your weekly routine too?
The first quarter of this year, I must say that I got sick a
lot of times. I even got sick during my birthday! I hope to stick with these
modifications not only for this year but for the years to come as well. One of
my ultimate goals this year is to be healthier and stronger.
PS. I am looking for an app to monitor my running. Do you
have any suggestions? Comment them below.
I have watched the recent movie adaptation of The Little Prince the other day. It was a heart-wrenching story. I totally regret not being able to read the book yet. So maybe one of these days, to make up for the lost time, I’d pick up a copy of it at a nearby bookstore and submerge myself to its wonders. What really touched me the most was the subjects it took. It tackles adulthood and human relationships. Well, two relevant things that are driving me insane lately.
It is hard to be an adult. You have to live as independently as possible. You have to stand on your own. You have to find a job after graduation. Not just a job to fill your bum hours but a stable job that will have a say on your future. Being employed is quite scary because it is another big responsibility. But admit it, nothing is more fulfilling than to treat your family to dinner or to buy a ticket to see your favorite artist perform using your hard-earned money. Adulthood might also mean moving out to some. You have to cook for yourself and do laundry on your own. You even have take care of yourself when you get sick. Growing up is not easy. It is not just another level promotion in school. You do not follow a curriculum anymore. You make your own and that’s what you use. Making decisions is vital in this stage. You have to be very careful in whatever you do because your single mistake has a bigger impact than before. As an adult you are expected to act mature, to single out the things you do not need, and focus on your priorities and goals. There may be lessons that you learned in school but it doesn’t prepare you enough to all the challenges you will endure along the way. I don’t think anybody would ever be prepared because nobody could say the exact future. You may have an idea, but it will remain a presumption until it really happens. Maybe life’s supposed to be that way. You do not need to learn everything at once. You learn things along the way.
Relationships also move to a higher level while you grow old. As you meet new people and create a larger circle of friends, things get complicated as well. You make and break relationships. Sometimes you feel as though you're moving away from people who you used to know even if you do not want it to happen. While you want to grow together with the people close to you from the beginning, circumstances tell you that you have to grow apart. The ties you have with people can make you strong but it can also test your frailty.
I guess it really takes a lot to be an adult.
