Living Inside My Head

The beautiful and courageous Queen Louise of Prussia , commanded universal respect and affection, and nothing in Prussian history is more admired than the dignity and unflinching courage  with which she bore the sufferings inflicted on her and her family during the war between Prussia and France. Queen Louise influenced her contemporaries and modern Germany probably more than any other woman.  She was often called the “Queen of Hearts” because she impressed those around her with her charm, charisma and cheerful, friendly nature. The royal couple’s comparatively simple, down-to-earth way of life and their caring relationships as spouses and parents were the reason for the Queen’s popularity, particularly among the middle class. This popularity and Louise’s premature death in 1810 at the age of 34 soon led to cult-like adulation of the Queen that continues to the present day. The French court painter Elisabeth Louise Vigee Lebrun painted Queen Louise in the early 1800s and was charm

Spent the whole day today with my sweetie. Chatted the whole day and had food trip. I missed him terribly but am very happy and satisfied that we're able to spend another day together. I just love him more and more! :-)

Three days ago, my friends and I were able to meet each other after almost 6 months. I was intensely happy and excited. This was the first time we went out together after 6 long months, and it was because of Joy finally going back to the Philippines. Of course, we missed her so much. Everyone missed each other too. And there are so many things that we had to catch up on. Joy treated us for dinner in a buffet restaurant, very delicious. And later that night, it was Chase's turn to treat us for coffee. Expectedly, he was the one talking almost all the time, which is okay since he was so funny. We are very glad that Joy is already here with us. She was such a presence to all of us. As for me, she was more than a friend. She was like an older sister, and it is she who keeps everything about our group organized. Good thing she will be staying here from now on. 

Finally got my copy of "Born to Rule: Five Reigning Consorts, Granddaughters of Queen Victoria" by Julia Gelardi this morning. I started devouring the first two chapter and I'm on the third chapter already, and so far, I'm utterly loving this book! It's refreshing to know more about Queen Victoria's lesser known granddaughters who became consorts of European monarchs. I've read so much about Alexandra of Russia, and it's a good thing that more attention is placed to the other granddaughters. My next few days will be less boring because of this wonderful book. :)  On a side note, I went to a local bookstore a while ago and I got my very first copy of Majesty Magazine. It's an interesting magazine, all about royalty of course. Hopefully I'll be getting more copies of this in the future. ;) Another precious book to join my ever-growing collection of royalty books. 

A poem to celebrate the arrival of  Princess Alexandra of Denmark in Britain, as the future bride of the Prince of Wales. It was written by Lord Alfred Tennyson in 1863. A Welcome to Alexandra Sea-kings' daughter from over the sea, Alexandra! Saxon and Norman and Dane are we, But all of us Danes in our welcome of thee, Alexandra! Welcome her, thunders of fort and of fleet! Welcome her, thundering cheer of the street! Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossom under her feet! Break, happy land, into earlier flowers! Make music, O bird, in the new-budded bowers! Blazon your mottos of blessing and prayer! Welcome her, welcome her, all that is ours! Warble, O bugle, and trumpet, blare! Flags, flutter out upon turrets and towers! Flames, on the windy headland flare! Utter your jubilee, steeple and spire! Clash, ye bells, in the merry March air! Flash, ye cities, in rivers of fire! Rush to the roof, sudden rocket, and higher Melt into st

I have been eying these following books for the past few weeks, but I keep on restraining myself from buying another royalty book without yet receiving the book I have purchased from Better World Books last month. Jeez, what is keeping this book so long? I'm so excited but the excitement is slowly building into anxiety already. Hopefully this week I will be able to receive it already. A book about the magnificent jewels and the unparalleled riches of the Romanovs. Judging from its size, weight and the quality of the photos inside, it's the perfect coffee table book, and perfectly befitting any history buff...just like me. Truly an eye-candy! :-) A more recent biography of dear Ella. I think this book offers new insights about the interesting life of this wonderful woman, who had a beautiful character to match her lovely face. 

 A very impressionable photograph of the lovely Audrey Hepburn , the epitome of grace and style, sophistication and glamour. She's a beautiful person, inside and out.

My dear friend Joy has finally come back from the US! What a surprise! I was one of the very few people to announce her return. She wanted to make it a secret first. She wants me arrange for a meeting with our other dear friends. I know everybody will be happy with this pleasant surprise. Can't wait when we'll see each other again! Looking forward to it.

After a month and a half of not seeing each other, me and my boyfriend were finally able to spend time together again. I missed him so much. With all the things he had gone through these past few weeks, I know I ought to make him happy 

The Empress Elizabeth of Austria , widely known as 'Sissi', is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women in history. Her slender figure, her glorious ankle-length chestnut hair, her impeccable taste in fashion and her skills as an equestrian made her a legend. Despite her fairytale wedding and being the empress of one of the most powerful ruler in the world, Elizabeth was a deeply unhappy and restless woman. Her pursuit of happiness was all in vain and her tragic death ended a life full of bitterness. But her memory and reputation survived up to the modern age, and people can't help but feel fascinated about her, just like the times when she was still alive. To read about the Empress and her life, click this link: Elizabeth, Empress of Austria Some portraits of the tragic empress: This is probably her most well-known portrait. It was done by the German court painter, Franz Xaver Winterhalter in 1865, when the Empress was 27 years old. In this portrait, the artist

I've always had a penchant for beauty and a high regard for beautiful women. So it's no wonder that I'm again an adorer of another beautiful woman, whose pictures I've been seeing a lot since these past days. Recently, I find myself falling in love with the lovely Princess Alexandra of Kent , The Hon. Lady Ogilvy. She is the youngest granddaughter of George V of Britain, and a cousin of the current Queen. With her classic beauty and innate elegance, Alexandra is the quintessential princess, and I find her rather irresistible. I don't know but the princess's face has a soothing effect on me. She actually reminds me of her great-grandmother and namesake, Queen Alexandra of Britain, who's a noted beauty as well. Just a trivia, a new specie of rose was named after the Princess.

Yesterday, I watched the 2009 movie "Hachi: A Dog's Story". While the title may seem sounds cliche, the story is far from that. It's about a dog named Hachi whose loyalty and devotion to his master was so great that it may even transcends death. The movie was based from a real life story back in the 1930s in Japan about a dog named Hachiko. The dog's story captured the hearts of many Japanese people and until today Hachiko is held in high respect by the Japanese people. He became the symbol of loyalty. The movie is a real tearjerker and will definitely break your heart. I don't usually cry when I watch movies but this movie really hit my heart so much that I found myself crying so bitterly while watching the last half part of it. Until now, I haven't move on yet. :) What struck me the most about the movie is the way it was presented from the dog's point of view. It vividly portrayed the tragedy of Hachi. His love and loyalty to his master was

If I were to die today, I'd die a broken woman.