Juliana's Blue Moon Week

Philippine actress Juliana Palermo is not just another hot babe. The girl has brains. She's pretty and intelligent. I really like her.

It has been a ‘Blue Moon’ week
SIZZLING HOT By Juliana Palermo
The Philippine Star 01/08/2006

At last, the first week of the year has ended! Everyday this past week has been very interesting to me.

It feels as if I’ve grown a couple of years older with the events God handed me a few days ago. I realized life wouldn’t be fun without trials. Doesn’t it make sense? There are times when I want to give up, but I’m still hanging in there.

Everyone, I guess has his own share of problems. But that’s just what makes most things exciting –when you’re challenged.

When they say "Everything comes and goes…" it is literal. Nothing is permanent, everything has an ending. The same thing applies to problems. I write this because I simply want to share the things I’ve gotten out of life.

The one thing that has kept my head above water is prayers. It’s sad to say but living in this world is just like making one big movie. You always have to think, "Whatever happens, the show must go on."

It’s just one of the harsh realities of life.

Sometimes, it’s better to step back and watch how the situation is going before making decisions.

And speaking of movies, I haven’t really had the chance to watch any lately. Although my week wasn’t going so smoothly, it at least started off with a good film. I’ve been so pre-occupied with a lot of other things that I’ve only seen one film festival entry aside of course, from Mourning Girls.

My manager and a good friend of ours, Agatha, invited me to watch Blue Moon earlier this week.

I’m really not into watching "period" films, but since I wasn’t too busy that day, I decided to join them.

I honestly thought it would be boring. It came to my surprise when I found myself in tears in the middle of the movie. I hardly ever cry in theaters, but for some reason, this movie has its way of touching your heart and making you realize things.

The story is all about finding true love. A man named Manuel, played by Eddie Garcia and Mark Herras in his early years, is in search of one woman.

Two other men, Christopher de Leon and Dennis Trillo, are as heartbroken as Manuel is.

Manuel is in search of Corazon, his childhood sweetheart. Corazon is played by Boots Anson-Roa, Jennylyn Mercado and Pauleen Luna.

Manuel doesn’t have much time left to find his true love, but he keeps trying and trying.

He goes everywhere and does everything he can to find her. The one thing that makes the film so romantic is the love that gives Manuel the courage to really try to find Corazon.

One thing I realized when I took a step back from my situation this past week is that half the title of this film gave me an overview of my whole week. It was a blue week for me!

It’s touching to watch Blue Moon because it teaches you how to trust and love. It also gives you hope that someday, you will find your special someone. It makes you want to start all over again after a heartbreak.

I’ve been happily single now for a couple of years. In fact, I consider myself a hopeless romantic.

I believe everything happens for a reason, and if two people are meant to be, they’ll end up together.

Blue Moon will make you realize a lot of things. If you’re one of those who don’t believe in love anymore, this is the perfect movie for you.

Watch it and let me know what you think of it. Have a blessed Sunday!