Bye 2012

It was 12 months ago when I blog about the top 10 memories I had. And now, here we are again, bidding goodbye to another year. It was so quick, time is very fast!

This coming year, 2013, I did a very hard decision – I am going to let go this blog. Yes, you read it write. This is going to be my last Blogger post, hopefully. For some reasons, I have to do this. For the best, I have to do this. I might write again, but I don’t know when. It is so hard for me to stop writing. It was like putting out all of my bones and telling me to walk. It has been my passion for years, my best friend when I don’t have someone to talk to, and my savior when I’m bursting of emotions and drama – it has been a very big part of my life. I’ve been trying to fit in to this kind of industry for I love this so much, I did my best to write so I can be a writer. I read a lot and learn a lot through writing. I am so sure I’m gonna miss this! Anyway, I don’t want to break out so let’s stop the drama.

You can still see this blog; I won’t delete or deactivate it. I want those memories to stay. At the end of this year and on my very last blog, I wanted to give my deepest and most sincere thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this experience. I know I’m not popular or so whatever, but I am thankful for the people who view my post, read it, interact with it and everything. To the who visited this blog from Philippines and all over the world, you made my blogger life alive! To followers and following, you gave me inspiration to continue this journey. To the topics that have been viewed by most people, I am flattered to myself for that. Ha-ha! And of course to blogger.com, I knew from the very beginning that it was a right decision to write through this website, without Blogger, this wouldn’t be possible. Last but not the least, to the Lord our God, who’s giving me the chance, opportunity and talent, thank you so much! To God be all the glory. 

Have a Healthy and prosperous new year everyone!

“Let Go and let God.”

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Misa de Gallo

Very successful nights had passed by so fast. I completed the nine nights of Eucharistic Celebration for the preparation of Jesus’ first coming. CONGRATULATIONS TO ME! And of course to the entire PILGRIM (People-In-Love-Growing-Rich-In-Mercy) of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy at Sta. Rosa, Marilao, Bulacan. It’s a bit sacrifice to make effort every night, wait for 8 in the evening, hope for a jeep (it’s hard to commute at night in that place), and went home late but all of these are always worth it for it is dedicated for the Lord. It was a wonderful and devoting experience I wish to make again next December.

Simbang gabi Day 1 with Mama

Christmas tree

Sta. Faustina hall

God is good, all the time!

Happy holidays everyone, enjoy life!

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Reminiscing Dream High

I am so much in love with this drama's cast, affection, and hope. I am planning to watch the complete episode again on this coming semester break. I don't know what to write but I'd continue anyway. I don't know if it's because of my so much love for Kim Soo Hyun that I'm stuck on him or his this really attention catcher, even on Moon That Embraces the Sun. He's a good actor in a way that he can effortlessly portray the role and make us fall in love and the way he cries. It's not like any other actor, his tears are real and full of emotions. Okay, at this very moment, I don't know if I'm playing bias or what but he's really that good. Another points for his voice. As we know he's not that into singing, but singing is that into him. He's playing like a professional. I will marry him! Hahaha. Insane mode, is this really to show how I reminisced the drama or loving Kim Soo Hyun? Either.

Love is in the air!

mindmybusiness 

Twin's debut

The creative and colorful invitation

Stunning twins

 I got my invitation last week to this party which is in all honesty excites me because of it's cute and literally colorful invitation. It's a bit late when I got my invitation but since the first week of September, we've been talking about this debut. I went with my best friends Ricky and Chelsi - and we're late! Yunno, "Better late than never." (Strike 2 after the PICC convention. Haha!) So there, the event start. What I like about this event is that it's not the formal debut but it has the touch of the old tradition. In exchange of 18 roses, they made it 18 chocolates, 18 candles are 18 bags and 18 treasures are 18 dresses. Oh 'di ba? Ang bongga! Hahaha. The food is great too, but what I really really like are the desserts home-made by their mom. Desserts are heaven! :))) Also, it's amazing that I've seen the twins grew into beautiful, talented, awesome and God-fearing women. So now you know why they were so blessed, it's because of the last two words before this sentence. Hope they'll stay the same as time goes by. Aside from them who are the stars of the  night, friends are everywhere! It's like a mini High school reunion, it's really fun seeing old friends.

The whole gang! HS friends :)))

Funny faces!

We went home late at night, drove with fun and with Ricky's brother, we went home safely. Thank God! I stayed at Chelsi's house but the happiness continue as we skype with Ricky like we're not together before that minute. Lots of laugh, etc. We invade the night, slept at AM and late at Monday class on school. It's okay to bunk a few class, this is life. Life is fun!

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Seventeenth

It goes far better than I expected.

I turned seventeen last Tuesday and I don't think of having good celebration with people. Just a simple family lunch/dinner. But this birthday is so good that it lasts for a week! Yes, another long week birthday celebration. It was fun and a great experience. My birthday is on 24th of July (Tuesday). Fortunately, I have Tuesday as my rest day in university but I still woke up early that morning to attend mass. To thank God for another year of existence, hopes and dreams and mission.

Dress, laces and stockings. Outfit for mass.

Then after the mass I went out with my mama and sister to eat lunch somewhere. Nido soup, pancit and Crispy pata. Thank you so much for their treat! After we ate, we stroll a little and buy a new book.

With Mama at Gerry's Grill

Had a hard time finding it on bookstore but I got my own copy! :)

We went home early to rest cause I had class the next day. Then the next day (Wednesday), my friends keep on teasing me and pushing me to treat them lunch cause it's my birthday. We have this "treat-us-if-its-your-birthday" thing with my college friends. I had no choice. Haha! But I'm a bit broke so I just treat them with a gallon of ice cream and Stik-O strawberry sticks which is very yummy! We almost forgot the time so we hurriedly went back to the campus for the next subject to find out that the professor won't attend the class. Then, we hang there for a while. It was a 3 hours of freedom and we decided to go karaoke for an hour. I know I'm a terrible singer but I sang a lot because it's my birthday. Haha. And I hang  out with some people for the first time that I didn't think I would hang out with. They're nice. And again, we exceeded with fun and got late for the next subject but we're still lucky to get on university before the professor comes. Though it was just a few minutes interval between us and the professor. Saved again! Because the professor forgot her materials and not in the good mood so we dismissed early! I have this good fortune the whole day. Lucky me.


Thursday and Friday is rest day. Lazy me.
Saturday, I got whole day classes. Concentrate on the class and on being student for a while.


Sunday, we went on mass. Had lunch at home with some visitors and prepare for my guests on the afternoon. It was my Uncle's idea to prepare and cook for a little celebration. Big thanks to him! I invited high school friends here at home. We eat, sing, drink and have fun. I missed every little thing about them and about high school! I'm really glad that we can still get together once in a while.

Foods! Roll cake, fried and saucy chicken, different kind of siomai, shanghai, spaghetti  and yang chao rice!

Bestfriend <3 (I'm so haggard)

Friends! Showing the entire house to them.

The people who made the day unforgettable (L-R: Chelsi, Ricky, Jenny, Me, Kurt, Dave, Jumbx and Gary) 

My sister and cousins. I look so tired!

Oreo cake from Violet's Creation

Then, Monday, classes are suspended. It means birthday is extended! Hahaha. Couple of drinks are left unopen. We gave it back to the store in exchange for... ice cream! Yeees! Did I forgot to said I don't have voice? I don't really know what happened. Maybe I ate a lot of sweets the whole week. Even before Sunday, I had this husky voice on and off. And after the party, I am voiceless. And still eat foods that I must not eat.


Anyway, I'm recovering. 


So that's how I spent the whole week. I want to thank again everyone who greeted me, gave me presents, hang out with me and went on my celebration. Thank you for everyone who made this week possible and fun. Great God, highest thanks to you!

mindmybusiness.

It's been a long time since I came around...

Home for me means being in a place where you feel warmth, love, comfort, and happiness. And I always call Valenzuela City a home for me because I grew up there and made a lot of memories. Also, people who are really close in my heart live there.

Yesterday, I went there to visit my alma mater. The yearbook of our batch was already released and I went to get my copy. I meet long time friends and talk, laugh, eat and more. We visit the High school building and a big change happened there. The school looks so good... and rich. Haha! New teachers, familiar faces, old routines and some places are still there with a bunch of memories we've left. It feels like it's been a long time. Two years since I graduated made a lot of difference. But it feels so good being back to the place you used to live. And I felt the same happiness I feel once again, with my friends and mentors who molded me to become a great person. I feel so blessed and I forgot my stress and problems for a couple of hours.

That's my alma mater, so proud!

When I got my yearbook and about to go home, I can't stop the excitement to touch and read some pages. The faces of my friends, peers, class mates, brothers and sisters - I missed them all! The forthcoming glance - oh, I can't say anything. I'm about to cry when I read it. Seriously. I remember my dreams and goals and the things I want to do in my life. And how it change me 2 years ago.

Some dreams might not be as perfect as what it is written in that forthcoming glance, but it touched me and put a heart on my ambitions. I'm glad it was written. And I'm glad I knew this people.

I feel so great.

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Dream High

I am in the middle of enjoying my summer vacation when Dream High was aired in the Philippines. I have no idea about how the story goes, who's going to be a superstar or what. But after few weeks of watching this drama, they got me in.

Dream High started in year 2018, as we ride on this drama's time machine to the future, we see Director/Jung Ha-Myung on his TV interview about K, who owns the pendant. And as the story continues, it went back to the current year where the six leads starts their own different stories, struggling  to meet goals and success in their lives. 

I won't tell as much as I can about the drama because a lot of spoilers are written for all of you. But for a good one, I suggest dramabeans.com because they have written amazing recaps in every episode. (They should notice me for the ads. Hah! Kidding.) I love this drama, for real. First, I am amazed how dreams and goals in life are achieved in here. Even some dream's are not that perfect that you can meet what exactly you want. Still, they got success in a different way that maybe is the best option. Second, I love  almost all of the performances. Especially when I watched their cover of SNSD's Genie! That's how they get me into this kdrama. After Genie, I fall harder on every sing and dance they do. And third, I got really hooked on the six leads especially to Marco/Sam Dong or Kim Soo Hyun. I always see the Sam Dong in his face and acts, I can feel his emotions through his undeniable talent. And another points for his singing. I love the fact that he really didn't sing at all. I bet he's really a good actor.

And I love the ending, even though I hate the fact that it's the last. I still love it because Marco/Sam Dong gets the K and the girl. And after being the first korean in Grammy's, the drama didn't end up with him. As it all started with Kelly Go/Go Hye-mi, it ended with her.

"..But I say, if you loved Dream High, you’re a winner. Cheers!" - Girlfriday, dramabeans.com

This drama is one of my favorite! Anyway, I only have few dramas in my list. Meteor Garden, Secret Garden

 ... and Dream High complete the lists. :)

And another reminder, always push hard, strive and do your best, and Dream High. Fighting!

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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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Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin

Warning: The content of this post is not a book review, book summary, or a spoiler. (Pero may mapupulot naman sa post na ito.)

December 09, 2011. Ngayon pa lang ang release sa Pandayan Bookshop ng bagong librong kagigiliwan ng mga anak na kinagagalitan ng mga magulang dahil ayaw huminto sa pagbabasa ng pink na libro na dahilan kung bakit hindi nila ito mautusan. (Hindi ba dapat ay matuwa pa ang mga magulang natin at nagbabasa tayo?) Kung isa kang BobO fan (Bob Ong), malamang alam mo ang librong tinutukoy ko.

December 11, 2011 ang talagang release ng libro. Pero dahil may mga fan na pabalik-balik sa bookstore at nangungulit sa staffs (na nagpakgrro (na hindi nila alam na bawal pa), at may iba namang sadyang may stock na pero limited. At sa kabutihang palad na nakasalo ako ng kabutihang palad kahapon, nagkaroon ako ng kopya ng limited na libro. Kaya lang hindi ako ang bumili. (Pero hindi na po ako magrereklamo at nagpapasalamat ako sa sponsor ko!)

Para na rin makatulong ako sa iba pang walang kopya ng Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin, narito ang ilang lugar na pwede niyo ng bilhan ng libro. (Ito po ay ayon na rin sa iba ng may kopya ng nasabing libro):

SM Rosales

SM Megamall

SM Manila

SM Dasmariñas

SM Mall of Asia

SM Marilao

SM Fairview

Ali Mall (National Bookstore)

Recto (National Bookstore)

Cybermall (Eastwood)

Shangri La (Edsa)

Gateway (Cubao)

(c) Kung meron na sa lugar niyo, mas maganda kung sasabihin niyo sa'kin. (Mag-comment kayo dito sa post ko) Para na rin malaman ng iba pang walang kopya. Pwede rin namang tumawag kayo sa pinakamalapit na Pandayan Bookshop, National Book Store, Fully Booked, at Powerbooks Store sa inyong lugar.

Kung wala pa talaga, hinay-hinay lang muna. Aabot rin 'yan sa inyo. Iwasan niyo na lang din munang mag-online at makuntento na lang sa mga spoiler. At dahil na rin nabanggit sila (mga spoiler) at dahil na rin sa ginagalang ko si Master Bob, katulad ng dati, hindi ako magpapaka-spoiler. (At hinding-hindi ko 'yon gagawin. Loyal fan kaya ako, Peksman. Mamatay ka man!) Oops.

Ganito, sabihin na lang natin na 'IN' pa din si Master Bob. May mga artista kasing sumikat pero nawala agad, banda na magaling pero naglaho din. Si Master yata hindi malalaos eh. Sabi nga, 'IN' for all generation! Doon ako sobrang hanga sa kanya dahil na rin nahikayat niya ang mga kabataang katulad ko na magbasa ng libro.

Nakatapos na naman ako ng libro mo, kaya ano pa ba? Sana may 10th, 11th, 12,.... eternity.

Sasamantalahin ko na rin ang pagkakataong ito na pigilan na ang mga nagee-book, lalo na ng BobOng books. Please. Stop piracy! Just support Filipino authors. At pati na rin sa tumatangkilik ng e-book: 'Wag na please, masakit sa mata!

Kudos Bob Ong for another great masterpiece!

CREDITS

FADE OUT

Tapos lalabas na ang mga tao sa sinehan at magsisigaw sa microphone ng "Number 1! Number 1! Number 1!"

Mind my Business.Ü