Tron Legacy, the sequel to the original 1982 Tron movie, has been set for release in December of this year. I read that this was a much-awaited sequel ever since rumor spread in 1999 that there was going to be one.  Finally, in the 2008 Comic-con in San Diego, attendees were treated to a surprise showing of the teaser trailer (by Disney and IMAX) which they labelled as TR2N. In it the emblematic Light Cycle and Jeff Bridges, reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, was seen.

I barely remember much of the original movie from the reruns I've watched on TV. Although, I distinctly recall the Light Cycles (I just learned that this was the name of the motorcycles they used in the movie) and the glow-in-the-dark blue suits. And of course, Jeff Bridges. What makes Tron memorable is its use of computer animation. In fact, it was one of the first movies to ever use such technology. Despite this, the Motion Picture Academy (the organization responsible for the Oscars) refused to include Tron in the nominees for special effects saying they cheated for using computers. That's really funny now considering computer animation IS special effects.

Tron Legacy is still almost a year away, yet I feel that, like it's predecessor, it's a movie that should not be missed. If only to watch the effects and the movie in 3D.

Some cute and witty comic strips to start your day.

While eating hot pandesal from Pan de Manila and cheese pimiento spread made by my mom on new year's day I read this heart-warming quote from the paper bag the bread came in:

I don't consider myself as a coffee connoisseur, instead I think of myself as someone who loves to drink coffee. I particularly like the ambiance of coffee houses because it exudes a warm, cozy feel that instantly makes you relax. Plus, it's a good place to gather with friends and have great conversation.

And because I've always been a kind of Starbucks fanatic, last year I decided to try something new and add a few more coffee drinks to my repertoire. Of the 250 cups (my guess-timate) of coffee I drank, these Java concoctions will continue to be on my list of to-drink for this year:


1. Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha - my ultimate fave. This one's such a popular drink you'll even find copy-cat recipes on the Internet.
2. Figaro's Coffee Caramel Frost
3. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's White Chocolate Dream blended drink - my recently discovered 2nd fave coffee fix
4. Bag of Beans'(Tagaytay) White Mocha
5. Cafe Breton's Double Cafe Mocha in their oh-so-country-style mugs
6. Seattle's Best's Cookies and Mint Mocha - the perfect Christmas drink. Yummy. Hope they'll make this a year-round drink.

For a while rumors have been flying that Paramore's concert in Manila was a hoax. I'm glad that rumor turned out to be false and that Paramore is really coming to Manila this year. Yey!

I like this band because their music fall in the genre I like so much - punk-pop-rock-alternative. Yeah, that's a mouthful, but there is such a thing. I especially love their song "Never Let This Go" from All We Know is Falling album, and "Hallelujah" from their Platinum album Riot! So, I will go to this concert and drag someone to go with me if I have to. Hopefully, I won't have to.