"I enjoy reading books like that because it's not at all the life I lead. 

It's completely different than any situation I'll ever be in. But I get entertainment out of it."

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So... It took me forever to actually do an update for the 30-Day Book Challenge but here it is! The book that I love and sort of hate at the moment is... *drum rolls* Colleen Hoover's November 9.

Brian Dales and the rest of The Summer Set always write the most honest lyrics making their songs not only catchy when it comes to its beat and melody but scars listeners, too in a good way with its relatable (sometimes, inspirational) lines about love, sex and life. After releasing Legendary a few years back, they are definitely back with a bang with a new single and an album, Stories For Monday that will be out very soon (April 1st).

It was recently revealed in an interview how the band is on the verge of calling it quits, but I personally/selfishly hope that this is not the end for them yet. Here's their comeback (sort of, because it has been a while, yes?) single, Figure Me Out.

Last week, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus held their 10th anniversary gig starting the tour off in the Philippines and I was able to come. It was great and nostalgic. Unfortunately, I had to leave the venue early (just a few minutes after the gig) and did not wait for my Meet & Greet opportunity but I didn't feel like missing a lot. I came for the music and hearing the full album that's been a major part of my teenage years being played/performed in the flesh is more than enough. (Also, I have met Randy Winter a few years back in one of their gigs in Manila)

I did a little something for our friends here at Manila Concert Junkies and for further feels-inducing read, you make check the full story/feature/review of sorts at their site.

Can you believe that The Black Parade (My Chemical Romance), Boys Like Girls (self-titled album) and Louder Now (Taking Back Sunday) are also turning 10 years old since their release this year? How fast did the time go.

AP has made a list and you could check them all out HERE. Whew. Proper nostalgic, innit?

April x

Gutted by the news of Alan Rickman's passing. He is certainly one of my favourites and like Rupert Grint, I will always hear his voice. He has captured the hearts of every demography from his bad ass Die Hard character Hans, to the lovely Colonel Brandon (Sense and Sensibility), Harry (Love Actually), the singing Judge Turpin (Sweeney Todd) and the iconic Severus Snape (Harry Potter films) to name a few. Despite fame he's lived a low-key life and I did not even know he's got the big  C (and knowing how I like keeping tracks of the HP actors' other stuff so...there's that) of which has caused this demise. Such fine man. Every person whom he has worked with has nothing but praises for him and I feel like I have lost a mentor and a father I never have, basically because Harry Potter's been on a great part of my life as a reader and a fangirl as well. 

Rest in peace, Sir Alan Rickman. You will be in our hearts. Always.