March Favourites

The month of March is coming to a close and it is the time of the month when I share to you what I have been loving from the past month. Hope you enjoy!

~ Disclaimer: I am not paid to advertise the things that I mention below. I also am not affiliated with the companies that I mention below. ~

Whiplash

Every year, I try my best to watch all the Best Picture nominated films, and Whiplash was one of them. I can definitely say that this movie has changed me. I watched this around the first week of March and until now, I still cannot get over it. I can't even listen to music the same way anymore because of this movie. Whenever I see a drum set, all I can think of is J.K. Simmons screaming at Miles Teller. J.K. Simmons's performance is fantastic in this one. The drum solos are amazing. You should watch it (do note though that there are a lot of cursing in this film).

Theory of Everything

Another Best Picture nominee is the Theory of Everything. The film is about the life of respected theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who is portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in the movie. To be quite honest, this film made me a bit emotional. If I was not able to control myself, I would've probably cried while watching the film. Eddie Redmayne's performance is extraordinary. He delivers in every scene regardless if he is speaking or not. It amazes me how people can communicate really well through the small actions that they do. I really enjoyed watching this movie and I hope you check it out soon.

"Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith ft. John Legend

There are a lot of things that I love about this song. First of all, the lyrics are amazing. Second of all, it's Sam Smith. His vocals are on point as usual. Third of all, John Legend slays here. He brings a new feel to the song with his vocals and style. The way he and Sam Smith sings together is amazing. Lastly, this collaboration was for Comic Relief, which is a charity in the UK. I really appreciate the effort that people make to help others. 

Larcy's

I went with my friend to take photos of our other friends for her blog (link is below) and we went to Larcy's to take a break. The café did not disappoint. The cupcakes are good. The pesto pasta is great. Their paninis are amazing. The prices are pretty reasonable too. If you find Larcy's wherever you go and you need a place to eat, you should definitely try Larcy's out.

Starbucks's Tazo Iced Tea

After the photoshoot, my friends and I went to Starbucks to get a drink. I couldn't have coffee because of my acid (which is extremely sad) so I tried the Tazo Iced Tea. It does not disappoint. It's not the usual iced tea that is extremely sweet. It's just right. I think it's made from some sort of fruit that I don't know of. Yes, iced tea is also bad for my acid but it was the lesser evil between the two and I needed a really nice drink that wasn't water.

"The Flash" by CW

I know I talked about this already last month but I am still loving the show. The show is so addicting. Not only does it focus on one of DC's biggest heroes, but it also showcases other superheroes in the DC universe that aren't necessarily as famous as the founding members of the Justice League. The plot is probably the best thing about it. It's not the kind of superhero show that has a different story per episode. The Flash has adventures per episode but they're all part of one big plan, and I think that's what makes this show addicting and exciting. I really recommend this show to you guys! 

Glee Series Finale
Yes, Glee isn't the best show in the world because of a lot of reasons but that didn't stop me from watching its series finale. It started with how it all began and ended with what happened years after the Glee club's success. I just thought that they ended it pretty well and that it was well written by the series creators. If you watch Glee or used to watch Glee, you don't want to miss this episode.

Smoked Salmon with Capers Sandwich
I was at a hotel this past month and got hungry so I tried this sandwich at their bakery. I didn't really expect to like it because it was a bit fancy, and sometimes fancy stuff don't really appeal to everyone's taste buds. It was also pretty huge so I was a bit skeptical about it. I am so happy that I bought it because it did not disappoint. It is delicious. I cannot even comprehend its taste because it was good. Although a bit expensive, it was definitely worth it considering the size of the sandwich, the ingredients, the bakery I got it from and the quality.

Hakaw//Hacao (Shrimp Dumpling)
No words can express how much I love shrimp dumplings. I cannot even. It is, without a doubt, my favourite Chinese dish. I have had a lot of shrimp dumplings in the past month. The simplicity of the dish really gets to me. Steamed shrimp inside a dumpling wrapper. In spite of it being so simple, the taste it brings is amazing. I just really like this dish. If you have not yet tried it yet, I really recommend it. It does not disappoint!

That is all that I have been loving for the month of March. I will be leaving links down below to some of my favourites so that you can check them out later. Thank you for taking time to read this. I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. That is all I have for you guys today!

Until Next Time!
~Luis~


Links:

Whiplash Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d_jQycdQGo
Theory of Everything Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Salz7uGp72c
Lay Me Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvJX7OgPYww

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