The Family Vs. American Dad

Watching movies about families just makes you wanna cry, especially those dramatic moments that makes it intense. Family means an individual who is loved, cared and protected by those people who are related by blood and by genes. In most societies, family are the principal institution for the socialization of children. Yeah, you'll probably suspicious that I took that out from another source. But it's true. Family means having those people you love so much has greater amount of power than any other source of happiness. They are the basic supplier in all your needs and wants. They are always there for you and they would do anything you ask them to, that's family.

After watching another mafia movie, I would do another movie commentary related with the film. How does a mafia boss protects it's family versus a CIA agent who barely spends time with his family. Okay, okay, I know it's really stupid to make the two parties being judged but I'd like to share somethings to you.

So before I start ranting about useless thoughts that I'd share. I would like to tell you that watching "The Family" made me think that having a mafia relative is cool. Yeah, I would like that very much. Getting to be so cool and dangerous. Being popular and known. The movie was all about a mafia boss and his family relocated to another place and being protected by the witness protection program or the FBI after snitching on the mob. To hide their former identity they must use other names so that they wouldn't be killed by other mafias. Unfortunately, they showed their old habits and blown their cover by handling the "family" way. Enabling their mafia cronies to track them down somewhere in France.

However, a cool undercover agent father and his weird family has their own "family" way. Being a father means you are responsible for the acts of your family --- Being the leader of the pack, the voice of the family and sometimes acting stupid is what you get. A housewife, daughter, and a son makes it an average and yet simple family but adding a pet who is a fish that can talk and an alien who is much less important to bare with. It makes it all weird even.

Fred Blake vs. Stan Smith.

 Old but such an award winning actor Robert De Niro, he plays the role as the mafia boss or the father of the family. He never liked being disrespected by other citizen nor strangers that passes by his moves. He'd kill you for that. Aside from brutally beating a plumber and the manager of a water company. He doesn't like being interrupted when he's being serious about something.

Oh, if only you were my dad I'd tell all the bullies at school to not mess with me coz having you around makes it all safe and protected. You are one smart ass Mr. Blake. He looks like  Noah from the bible. But his parenting as a father suits him very much, with all that hair in his face, he rather looked like a grandpa than a father. The personality he fits in the film is very rare and it suits him. The way a father does to protect his family and his dignity as a mafia boss. He is fucking cool because of the way he acts. Aside from being a fake writer, he has a taste for being an author. The things that make him a good guy.

A handsome father who is fresh and slightly a bastard to his own will. He's an agent and he is the also respected as the president of the CIA. Talk about a total protection program. No matter what you'll do he has his own stupid ways of parenting. Yeah, but atleast he has time for his wife, Francine. He can really be a hero because he protects his family by having his own gun. Tacky!

What about men and guns?  Yeah, they may look cool if you're wearing a tux and a police badge that's why Francine always makes him special in her own pretty bitchy ways. She's one hot american mom who does everything she can for her family.

 On the other hand, Michelle Pfeiffer play as Maggie - the wife of the Mafian leader Giovanni Manzoni. A one hot italian mom who is very protective for her family, especially when she cares so much for her husband. What's wrong with buying a peanut butter in France? It's food right? She's one bomb thrower-mother, nothing can get in her way and never ever mess with her or even eavesdrop.

A family, wouldn't be complete without children, right? Well, they say children are the future of every parents. Every mother and father would be very proud to bear a child. And the Smiths family couldn't be happier to have two adorable child. Hayley and Steve Smith. Hayley, she's a simple kid and a black sheep to the family. Fights hard for cancer because she's bald and she wears a black wig to be able to go out to socialize.. But only to his boyfriend. She's plain and smart and does everything that's right and proves that she is (well, sometimes).

Without nerds, it's not right. Steve Smith is one smarty-pants. Like most nerds, Steve enjoys hanging with his big bang friends who loves watching porn on the internet and plays monopoly games with popcorn ad juice box as energizers. See? What's wrong with that? He is never like his father who owns a gun and works as a sercet agent. He also enjoys gardening and baking (Gay? No. Nerds do that.). Although, he knows fishing and plays the basketball and can't even shoot one or make a free-throw. The fact that he still keeps a stuffed monkey in his room. Loser.

The italian children however has a different interest. They inherited from their father or mother. They are strong and fierce. Dianna Aragon plays as Belle the eldest and only daughter of Maggie and Giovanni. Never mess with this gal because she can give a punch and hits you with a tennis racket. I love the part when she beated that freckled face French guy who happens to be a loser and his friends. I am also the eldest and looks like we have some things in common. Hehehe! She's really pretty and it suits her.

  She's way hotter than her role in Glee. Though they have the same bitchy feminism.

Nerds and smartypants. Yeah, some nerds can be a bully, especially when you have a brother as one. John D'Leo plays as Warren Blake who is the only son of Maggie and Giovanni. He is such a cutie pie and a smart ass kid. The part where he beated those bullies who beated him first inside the mens room (Payback time). How cool is that? He never deals of anything and he has a language for words. He'd plan everything up and gets it all done. I tell ya' do not mess with any children of Mafias, they'll finish you up.

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A family wouldn't be also complete without a pet. Lucky for the Smiths, they have a goldfish (Claus) and an alien (Roger). Weird, but intriguing. Claus is a goldfish who happens to be a secret agent and has a major crush on Francinne, while Roger came from a planet called Zuma (Kidding).

Like any other normal family who have pets at home, the Blakes has their own K-nine. Now, it's very common with the quote that says a man's bestfriend is a dog. Well, Giovanni has his own rightside. Thankfully the dog was there to help them. When those hitmen had hunted them down and tracked their address in France, the dog never left their side and instead killed one of their enemy. Impressive. I wish I had a dog, but I'm too scared to pet an animal.

 Ain't he cute? Not! He looks like a wolf/ dog/ bat/ lion.

Oh well. That is all for my useless rants for this blog post. I conclude that a family is the most important source of energy, aside from food. They are always there emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially supportive of what you decide and what you'd do. Love your family 'cause they are always there for you when you need or not need them. I love my family, so much. Chao! :)

Life is in the air.

*Unexpected bathroom breaks?
*Frequent vomiting, morning sickness?
*Food aversion?
*Backaches, headaches and tummy-ache?
*Crying for small reasons?

No, you are not drunk girl. That is the power of pregnancy. Yes, 100% pregnant, expect a life waiting to be born after 9 months of dealing with it. I'm posting this because I am going to be a soon - to - be - Mama. If you ask me, I can't wait to meet the one who's been punching, kicking, swirling and moving inside my fat tummy now. Pregnancy is new to me, and speaking of new --- Yes, it's my first child. My first little bundle of joy.

Being pregnant means getting all the attention you want and boy, that attention just turned into a party. Talk about having a baby and the stuffs that you need to do when the baby arrives and snuggles into your cozy arms. All the crying, the pooping and the feeding are all part of the routine, Mommy. Tah! The feeling is very exciting, nervous, stressed (But don't be), and thrilling.

You can't help but think and be the perfect parent for your child. Though, a lot of women are eager enough to have their own child but destiny just wouldn't allow for such a wish to be granted. I'm thankful enough to have my own, in an unexpected time. So, I want to share my thoughts, what to do when your pregnant..

 When you're Pregnant, you have to:

1. Eat and get FAT - Eating a healthy meal allows your immune system to have the energy you need to start your day. But not only you, you are having a life inside of you which means you have to double the healthy meals --- Not eating for double, like 2 cups of rice, 2 fried chicken legs and a bowl of salad (jeez, It's making me hungry) But you have to consume the amount of food you and your baby needs. Eating fruits and vegetables help and eating it 6 small meals per day than eating 3 - 4 larger meals a day (fat fucking chances!).

2.Sleep - During pregnancy, you my notice early eye shut and you may feel tired when you work - out for like, 3 hours ( I mean light work - out). Just like me, I would sleep directly after arriving home from work. No wonder I was already pregnant at that time. You may need to sleep at a maximum of 7 - 8 hours a day. Girl, stress and fatigue should not get in the way of you being in the state of motherhood (soon - to - be). You have to relax and rest.

3. The Pregnancy (Sex) Hormones - Uh - uh. Don't mind the sexy curves now-a-days coz that hormones would be bothering you due to your sex hormones. I tell you, It is safe to still have sex while your pregnant, It helps the circulation of hemoglobin and It's healthy not only for the mother but also for the baby. Way to go dads! But be careful in those positions that are so uncomfortable for you, you might find it risky.

4. Exercise - I don't know if this is an advantage but It helps mother during the delivery day. It makes labour easy and a lot less painful. But don't push yourself too hard on doing exercises. Light exercises will help you maintain that good figure of yours. Do not overdo your body with lots of stuff, like running on a kickers, weighing heavy things, or doing sit-ups / push-ups. It can affect the little one inside of your womb and you might encounter a miscarriage. I suggest a brief walk in the park or walking for 3 minutes will help you do the trick or even pelvic exercises or kegel exercises (just search for those I mentioned). A fit mommy, can have a healthy baby.

5. Getting the Wants - "I'm hungry, I wanna eat cheeseburger with large fries and an orange juice", "Can you massage my back?", "I need a day - off", "Ice cream, please", and the most common wants of pregnancy excuses? The "absent for work" and everybody is okay with that coz they understand that you are pregnant. Most pregnant women needs rest and they always get what they want, especially the eating part --- Talk about major, major gain weight ( oh who cares? I'm pregnant anyway). But unlike any other pregnant women, many people are very controlling of what food you eat, what things you have to do (whether or not your tired), what procedure needs to be followed, such as superstitious belief.

6. Body Massage - Oh what a relaxing way to get comfortable with all those pregnancy fatigue and stress. It's a way to be relax and enlighten the mind during pregnancy. But be careful hot momma, some massages are prone to miscarriage. So better prescribe it to a doctor or your Obstetrician if it is okay to get a massage during pregnancy. Some massages that are allowed when a woman is pregnant and some are not, so better deal with what the doctor say.  

7. Drink plenty of fluids - When I say fluids, I mean the water. Water helps maintain the fluids in your body and it also washes away those toxins, it doesn't only helps your body mommy but also for the growth of a healthy baby. You might get tired of walking around and peeing all the way down because of after drinking water, you tend to pee all of a sudden. But that is perfectly normal for every pregnant woman out there. Drink 8 - 10 glasses a day (200ml glass of water).

They say pregnancy is a healthy thing to have for women because aside from skipping the liquors and puffing on smoke. It makes every mother - to - be ready for a new chapter of their life -- being a parent. It's a healthy start on what to eat, what to do, avoiding the stress and bad vibes that surrounds you and pregnancy helps mommies-to-be shine bright. Like, when you are pregnant --- your skin starts to glow, hair on your head starts to be shinny and glowing, and it makes you look healthy too. But then it will all just fade away when pregnancy will end for 9 months after. But don't worry, you can still look fab and glam.