A day filled with magic

How to have an enchanting and awesome day? Just simply go to Enchanted Kingdom. It’s never too late to have a good childhood experience.

It was ten years ago since I had my first EK experience. It was fun though I still don’t have the guts to ride those deadly roller coasters and I am only 2nd grader that time. So there, after a decade I had this opportunity to go back on that magical place. Weeks before that day, we really can’t decide if we will go or not because of the bad weather condition. But on the last night, Friday March 30, we decided to go no matter what. I woke up early and meet my friends at 8AM.

Going to the park is easy, you will drive from Manila to SLEX and then exit to Sta. Rosa. Then you will take the RSBS Boulevard (when you see the Waltermart enter the road in the right). If you are going to commute and you want it for a cheap price, you can ride LRT 1 and then stop at Gil Puyat station. From there, ride JAC liner bus (route: Balibago). Tell the conductor to alight you at Waltermart. From Waltermart, you can ride tricycle to Enchanted Kingdom.

We arrived at almost 1PM. Good thing because it’s still early and the place is not yet crowded. March 31 is EK’s Ladies Night Out, they had this event thing for women’s month and luckily we have discount. The regular day pass is P500, we only pay P400.

As we enter the park, the magical day started. We began at Midway Boardwalk, straight to the Brooklyn Place, back to the Jungle Outpost, Boulderville and Portabello. Every moment bring happiness to us. My favorite part is when we ride Jungle log jam. I never expect myself to be brave that I sit on the front! But it was really fun and full of exciting moments! I think we had almost ridden everything beside the two of the most thrilling rides which is the EKstreme Tower and Space shuttle. We took other rides first because it’s better to ride the two during night time but we didn’t expect that they will stop these rides for the fireworks display. So, we ran out of time. The fireworks display is awesome! We watch it like kids saying “wow” to every sparks.

The whole day and night went very well. I think I get something more than what I had paid for. And having fun with people you want to laugh with is still the best!

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Kwentong tren

Hindi ako yung isa sa mga taong araw-araw humahabol at nakikipagsiksikan sa tren para makarating sa paroroonan. Minsan lang ako sumakay. Parang pag-inom ko ng alak, occasionally lang. Kaya sa tuwing sumasakay ako, may mga realidad pa rin akong nakikita na wala akong magawa kundi tawanan na lang. Pero para maiba, ibabahagi ko yun sa inyo ngayon.

Huwebes ng hapon, peak hour. Ibig sabihin madaming pasahero at rush mode lahat ng tao. Parang palaging may hinahabol na deadline. Bumili ako ng ticket. "Isa po, Monumento." P15 pa din ang presyo, swerte. Pagkabili ko pumasok na ko sa loob tapos. Doon ako pumila sa women's lane. Dati kasi sinubukan kong sumakay sa gitna ng walang ibang kasama. Bukod sa masikip, mga lalaki ang kasiksikan mo. Iba na. At yung iba may iba ring ginagawa, akala nila kwarto yung tren. (Tama yung iniisip mo, natutulog sila sa tren! HAHA) Ilang minuto lang dumating din yung tren. Maraming bumababa kaya stop muna lahat ng sasakay bukod sa isang babaeng "nagmamadali" daw. Ganito ang eksena, may isa pang babaeng mapagbigay na pinauna muna yung mga bababa. Para na rin maayos ang sistema. Pero siguro dala na din ng hindi mapigil na emosyon, nagsalita yung babaeng mapabigay (tatawagin natin siyang babaeng m para hindi masyado komplikado). Hindi ko na matandaan yung iba pa niyang sinabi basta ang alam ko nagkasagutan sila ni babaeng n (nagmamadali). Dahil nagmamadali daw 'tong si babaeng n sabi ni babaeng m. Mas bata yung nagsimula ng gulo, imbis kasi na intindihin niya yung pagsasabi sa kanya, minasama niya 'to. Palagay ko naman nasa tamang edad na siya para maintindihan ang nangyayari. Kaso wala siyang disiplina. Nakatabi ko yung babae sa pagtayo namin sa tren. Hindi pa rin siya nagpapapigil at patuloy na nagbubuhos ng galit dun sa kasama niya. Kesyo lahat naman daw nagmamadali at porket hindi raw agad nakasakay yung si babaeng m e kung ano-ano ang pinagsasabi bla blah blah. Ang sakit sa tenga. Pati na rin sa puso.

Paano kaya kung araw-araw may ganito rin akong kwentong naririnig? Araw-araw kasi iba-iba ang kwento sa tren, ayon na rin sa isa kong kakilalang araw-araw sumasakay dito. Siguro magiging manhid na lang ako sa mga ganitong sitwasyon. Baka akalain ko pang normal na lang 'to. Sana sa paggamit natin ng transportasyon, sumakay tayo dahil kailangan natin 'to. Huwag na tayong mag-ipon ng non sense experiences. Kasi nga non sense, wala yung kwenta. Wala yung magagawa para mabago ang sistema. At wag tayong maging manhid at magbulag-bulagan. Dahil sa realidad, totoong madaming ganitong bagay at pangyayari. Inaamin ko, wala kong nagawa nung mga panahong yun. Hindi ako nakaisip ng makapangyarihang salita para mapatameme si babaeng n. At sana, kung susubukan nating umawat sa mga ganitong uri ng sitwasyon, isipin muna nating mabuti ang pinakamabisang salita na pwede nating bitawan.

Monumento station na, wala pa rin akong nagawa... bukod sa maibahagi ito.

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March, please be good to me!

I haven't checked this blog since Ann's birthday (January 17). I always wake up running to meet deadlines. And I only have 14 days remaining to finish everything:

* Report in Sociology (Critical theory/Neo-marxicism)

*Report in Biology (Lymphatic..)

* Report in Psychology + hand outs ( Abnormal behavior)

* Finals in Judo (I almost forgot all the positions and act in judo!)

* Library research paper about media (1 week left)

* Policies in Transportation management (MAJOR!)

* Finish Worksheets 7-14 in Biology (It's hard, I swear!)

* Final examinations

After this, second semester will end. Please help me, Lord. I'm serious I really need to study harder, so no more blog for this 2 weeks. *cross-fingers*

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Reminiscing Life as Senior Year HS

Waking up early than the sun, cook your own breakfast, have a very cold water to take a bath to, and skipping this not-so-remote-but-so-far province (as they say). Then, going home late or sometimes not going home at all. This is my daily routine a year ago when I was still a senior student in high school. I did this five or six times a week. From this province, I take one and a half ride to school. It isn't normal, really. And it wasn't that easy. But I have to face the fact that what is happening and what will happen was because of my choice. I'd love to stay in the same institution for four years. I'd love to stay in the same institution for a reason.

Last saturday, my alma mater celebrated their heart warming Junior and Senior Prom night. Every year, alumnus and other people are allowed to witness the dances and performances they will made (except the party at night) but unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend and watch my schoolmates as they embraced one of the biggest night on their high school years. I still remember the whole day and night of my last prom. From the time that we arrived in Manila and get ready (I had my nail polished, hair and make up done and the most stunning yet simple gown and heels). Until the time that my friend arrived and gave me a free ride and we reached the event area. The whole night was awesome, fantastic, terrific and perfect. 

I really missed high school years. When I was in fourth year, I thought that was the hardest year of my life. Full of deadlines, heavy projects, assignments here and there, group activities, club meetings and agendas to meet. But looking on a deeper side, I see it as the happiest time where while having fun and giggles you can learn a lot. Not just in academe but in life.

I remember the first time where we had to shoot a film, I was third year. We really had no idea how. All we know is that we need to be someone as director, actors, writer and cameraman. They have to act and we have to record them. They need scripts to follow. I wrote them and I still have those scripts. The script was very unprofessional yet the result of film was good. In fourth year, we did it again. We made two short films for different subjects. One for Values, which is a short skit about fraternies (we had different topics) and the other one for Filipino IV, El Filibusterismo. The second is a big project for the whole section. It's our final requirement. I was able to write again the script but this time, I had another class mate who wrote some parts of the scripts. Still unprofessional, but the result of film is better. We had ideas, best actors and actresses, and techie persons who are good at filming stuffs. I really give lots of effort, time and patience. And I really missed the arguments, bonding moments, unexpectable happenings and of course the people who made the filming the best and unforgettable experience I ever had.

High school is not just fun, high school is where people had the chance to have a great story that they will cherished for the rest of their lives.

I REALLY MISSED BEING HIGH SCHOOL. But at the end of the day, the reality is that high school days already passed. And you don't have to regret it, you have to be happy, because one day in your life, you've been a high school student. And that's great.

In the end of this post I just want to remind everyone that, "Everything on this earth has its own time and its own season" (my friend says that, so credits). So have your season and enjoy while it lasts.

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Happy 17th Birthday Ann Li!

Hi. Girl, you just caught my eye.

This is going to be my first post in this year. And for this to be so memorable, I will dedicate this post for the prettiest living doll on the earth, Ann. Happy Birthday!

Diligent daughter of Taiwan

It was 2010 when I first knew about this girl on a reality show called Pinoy Big Brother. I don't know if its just me (or maybe some of you also) but I always notice her even if I barely see her on screen. And because of that, I started to watch her on live stream, Youtube, and others. Days had passed and she have shared skills and talents inside Big Brother's house. Unfortunately, she got evicted before the big night. But that doesn't mean that we, supporters, will give up.

After leaving the PBB house, she still made all the efforts to proved herself. And she never failed to make us fans very proud!

*Shorty Award 2011 "Oscar for Twitter" - Fashion category

Mar. 2011

*ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2010 - Tween Popsies category(James Reid and Ann Li = JAMLI) 

Nov. 2010

*Gold and Silver Medals - Ice Skating Competition at MOA
Oct. 2010

Credits. (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialANNLI?sk=info)

God have been very great to me that He gave me a chance to meet Ann Li in person! Actually, ever since 2010, I've been dying to see her (on her mall shows, TV guesting, fans get together) but chances are, maybe not for me, before. And then the time comes... before 2011 ends, I had the chance not only to see her, but to talk to her, as well as with this amazing poppers. It was November 18, 2011 at the rehearsal of Basketball Fight in SM San Lazaro. The first time that I saw her, I didn't speak. I remembered the feeling when I met my favorite band (P!ATD), very same unusual feeling of being starstruck.

Ann Li, chuvachoochoo.

Annlimiteds, some of the best people on earth.

I've only seen Ann twice and I can say that she's one of the coolest person you'll ever know. I am looking forward to see her again.

For Ann,
Thank you so much for being warm, friendly, awesome and the most important is for being who you are. You may not reply to my tweets or respond to my comments but doesn't matter. All I want you to know is that, when the world turns its back on you, a fan like me will remain. Through thick and thin. Through worst and not. I will always be the same fan you used to know. A fan who will support you and respect your decisions. Ann, I know your not a perfect person and I accept that bravely. It's okay if things might change, but it's better if things will change for good. Be fashionably diligent in life and I will pray for your success. I love you so much! Happy Birthday Ann Li! May God bless you!


I HOPE ANN LI WILL READ THIS SOMEDAY. :)


Credits for the photos: Aubrey Torre, Diane Crystal Soriano and Ann Li
(I post this today 'cause I will not be able to post this tomorrow.)

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The Best of 2011

First semester grade. Ann Li. Christmas. Jamli poppers. Bob Ong. Retreat. Bataan. Mama. Nigahiga. Krabs. Graduation. Kimpoy Feliciano. James Reid. College. Birthday. Prom night. Planking. High school. Semester break. Summer. 

What would be the top 10 best thing that happened in 2011? 

You’ll find it out NOW!

10. Nigahiga 

(c) Ryan Higa on Funemployed

Nigahiga, as we all know is one of the most subscribed youtuber of all time. I knew him since 2008 because of my friend, Kurt. Though, I'm not really interested to him that time. Then, time went so fast and it's now 2011. And as I was surfing the internet, I found him once again.  And this time I became really hooked with his videos, his humor and his personality. Ryan Higa is one of the best thing that happened in 2011 because in times of boredom and loneliness, I found something, someone that can make me laugh until death. Hahaha. To Ryan, I salute you for making a lot of people damn happy!

9. Prom night

Sir Marcky, one of the best adviser in the world

Top 9 is my last Promenade night in High School. Why? Because that night really went so good! The food, turn overs of senior to junior students, cottilions, dance showcase, and party was really good. Also, we had a sleepover at my friend's house and the party continued there. Drinks and foods are also amazing and the whole night is unforgettable. 

8. Summer

We look so random! Haha

2011's summer made my skin so dark. (As in black!) But it made my heart so overjoyed. Two out of town excursion happened. First was my friend's birthday (Ricky) and the second is the "See Yah Later" party (both happened at Bulacan). We really had a lot of fun!

7. Bataan

Bataan with BTM loves

The 7th best thing happened last October, our 3 days Bataan tour. Before this tour, I encountered a complicated problem. But God is really great, He gave me time to relax and refresh my self. To look on the good side of life, to have fun, to escape complicated happenings and be optimistic. (That tour was supposed to be on September but due to the strong typhoons that happened, it was postponed for a bit.) Good thing is that it happened after I knew this complicated stuff. So, it was set on a perfect date. Everything about the tour is really great except the ghost and scary parts we had encountered.

6.Retreat

With the best people

Retreat (if your in a Catholic school) may be one of the best thing that happened in High School. For me, it's one of the best thing that happened the whole year! It made us realized how important our parents, and God was. It opened my mind to the possibilities that may happen in our lives. And for me, retreat is very important.

5. First sem grade

This is the first time that I am going to talk about my grades (in college). Let's just say that it was better than what I've expect but not so good than what I want. Maybe I have to push harder than what I did before so  I can achieve the grade that I want. 

4. High School

Farewell hug :'(

I already graduated last April 2011 and I will really missed High School. I had treasured all the moments happened when I was still High School and I will always bring it on my heart and keep it on my basin of memories that in my life, I've been a high school-er.

3. Bob Ong

This is the real Bob Ong, I swear!

I am a Bob Ong's fan since 2008 and I was really suprised that after two years, I had a conversation with him. It happened when I message his official account on Facebook (yes, he's my friend in Facebook) about the e-book I found somewhere in the internet. To be honest, it's not really my intention to message him about that stuff but piracy is really wrong. And i know deep down in my heart that Bob will be hurt. So, I let him knew about it. Weeks before I opened my account again and I am so surprised that he answered my message and he wall post me! I was like OMG. I am really surprised! The best!

2. Ann Li

The camera's date is epic. Haha, it was wrong! That day  is 11/18/2011

 

With some of the loyal supporters of Ann (Annlimiteds/Pops)

I'm so lucky! Ann remembered me!

I met Ann in person and she get to know me. 2 days before her play in SM Centerpoint, I went to the rehearsal of the play to see her. (Nagbaka-sakali lang ako) The first time I went on the rehearsal, I have no idea when it was exactly. So I was failed to see her. But the second time is really unforgettable. I texted the Director of the play for the exact area where they do the rehearsals and then I went there. But it wasn't that easy because the area was closed to public. Good thing is that I met some poppers (fans) outside the rehearsal's area and we are three so it's easy to go there. Some of the actors and theater artists are walking here and there. They were so close to us (in distance). And I was so starstruck!  After the rehearsal, I get to knew the other fans and Ann. That was awesome! I went late night, haha. But it's okay! :)

1. Mama

Playing with magic posps. Haha.

Mama inside the box! Haha

I can't say I can't live without her 'cause I already did. It's really hard without her. But she's just here by my side. Again. And I will love her like the unconditional love she gave to us.

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Noche buena (Christmas 2011)

We made ube for dessert.

Yummy ube. Haha.

Mama's opening our gift.

Our nephew KC (top) and niece AJ with my tito (down).

We baked lasagna..

and made brownies.

Top by Artwork

Simple Christmas eve look

Having fun with my sister and cousin.

Feliz navidad everyone!

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