Movie

Things I love doing the most.

I love watching a movie. It makes you forget about all your worries by drawing your attention to the movie only. I usually watch a movie in cinemas with my boyfriend and tv series or movies in DVD with my sisters. I love watching, may it be a movie, tv series or just a show. I love seeing the stories and being so immersed in it. When I watch a movie, I give my full attention to it because I want to digest and enjoy all the details.

Talking

Things I love doing the most.

I am very talkative. I really love talking whether I'm tired or not. But sometimes when I am very tired I just don't want to do anything. I love communicating to people. I believe it is better to communicate when you are face to face compared to chatting online or even texting. I'm tired of sending text messages, it stresses me out that sometimes I'd have 30 unread messages. I love talking to my friends and telling them everything about me. Told you, I'm a very detailed person.

Swimming

Things I love doing the most.


I miss swimming. The last time I swam was almost two months ago but the last time I used swimming for real exercise was a year ago. It was when Prince was still in school. We swim once in a while in the schools' Sports Complex. We do laps together then we reward ourselves with a good meal after. I love swimming with him since I am pushed to do more than what I can. Swimming, jogging and badminton are my favorite sports but I like about swimming is that you don't feel that you feel that you're tired but you'd still want to swim some more since you are in the water. You feel tired after, when you're not in the water anymore. I love that feeling - tired yet healthy.


Moreover, I love swimming in beaches when it's just for fun. I love the tan you get when you swim in the beach. Also, when you're in the beach no one cares what you wear or what you do. You're just so free when you're in the beach.I miss summer.

I love swimming because it's both for fun and for a healthy living.

What all the girls love

Things I love doing the most

Who doesn't like shopping? Noone. I think even boys like shopping but they don't love it as much as girls do. Anyway, I wish I could shop every week but my savings won't allow me to. My parents aren't willing to give me shopping money every week. Thus, if I want new clothes weekly, I have to save up, but I couldn't. I couldn't cost cut due to my love for food. Even though I'm more excited on shopping than eating (since I eat six times a day or more!) I still couldn't sacrifice my own allowance which is supposed to be alloted for food for the sake of shopping. I know some people who would skip lunch to save up but I personally couldn't. I have to start saving though.



Anyway, I want to shop for bottoms since I always wear denim jeans in school since the dress code was implemented. I also am looking for new outfits. I currently like semi-loose tops that could be worn with belt. I also like the pink boyfriend polo in Greenhills but the weather made me decide not to buy it. Sandals are also on my to-shop-list. I also am excited to buy corporate attires since my friend and I learned that you have to be in corporate attire in law school. The day I found out about that I counted my corporate clothes and realized that I cannot survive law school with only those so I have to start buying corporate clothes (positive thinking for law school). Speaking of corporate clothes, I spotted a really nice black dress that can be a corporate attire but when I got back to purchase it, someone got it already. I really feel bad about that.

I want to shop now!

Handy Planner

Things I love doing the most.

I am a very futuristic person. I love planning for my future. I like taking a peep on how things will turn out in the next years. For instance, I have a plan for my life in the next 7 years. 7 years because at the age of 27 I have to be married. After college I'm hoping to enter law school. If I don't get in the schools I want, I'll work first then take an entrance exam again the following year. If the two law schools don't want me, I''l just get a Masters Degree. I want to be a lawyer so badly though.


Besides planning for the future, I always plan the things I have to do within the week. I love bringing my planner with me everyday so I would be guided accordingly. I am a very detailed person so as much as possible I plan what I will do every hour. My planner is not creative, it doesn't have drawings but it has a lot of texts. I wish though I know how to draw so my planner wouldn't be that serious. I love planning and conceptualizing but the hard part is in the execution. Not every plan is being executed well however I am working on that.

Stress eating

Things I love doing the most.

Sleep eat sleep eat sleep eat.

For some reason I get hungry easily. And for some reason I always have a big serving every meal - breakfast, snacks, lunch, snacks, dinner, snacks. No wonder my boyfriend said I have to start controlling my food intake. He said it's bad for my health but maybe he doesn't want to go out with a fat girl like me anymore. That sounds horrible, my boyfriend isn't like that. However, it's true that I need to diet already. I simply have no discipline when it comes to eating. There are a lot of times wherein I am very full yet I still want to it just because my brain tells me to do so.


A factor of my addictiveness to food can be traced from my roots. I came from a healthy family. The bonding of my family is through eating. We blend so well when we're all on the dining table. A friend even told me that she gets full just by watching me and my sisters eat.

I also admit that I am a stress eater. I deviate my stress through eating. I do this especially at night time when you have to think about doing a lot of things in just one night. I start my night either with a nap or a meal. I don't want to do work that early or I just don't want to do it or I don't know how to start it so I do something else first.

Indeed, food lessens my stress or at least it makes me feel good. But the long term effect of too much food intake is bad. I have to stop or at least control.

Sleep addict

Things I love doing the most.

This week I want to talk about the things that I love doing the most. First would be sleeping. I always crave for sleep and even though I have slept for 8 hours already, I still am willing to sleep some more. There was even one instance when I woke up one morning after a long sleep, I just ate breakfast and then I felt the need to crawl into my bed again.

I can actually sleep anywhere. I've slept in the field during one of our assemblies in High School, in the classroom in one of our boring or at least tedious lessons which I think I've been caught, in the car especially when we had to leave at 6am, in the shuttle both on my way to school and on my way home, in the jeepney on my way home again, in the movie house in the middle of a movie (I did this just once, I was really tired that day) and a lot more places I cannot remember.



I especially love sleeping in the car besides my bed of course because I am allowed to sleep there unlike in the classroom, field and shuttle. I always reason out that I don't do anything in the car and it's best if I sleep because at least I am using my time wisely. I can sleep in any car. I remember my sister saying that I'd always fall asleep a just a few minutes after I sit down. It is true actually. My boyfriend says so also. Sleeping is simply amazing. I'm not sure why I am addicted to it but I wish it's not because of my blood sugar.

Gemini

Regrets

Of all my regrets, the thing I regret most is not being able to control my anger. I feel really bad every time I think about this especially when I think about the people whom I hurt because of it. One of my annoying negative attributes is being hot-tempered. I easily get mad because of my short patience. I tend to be close-minded at times because of anger. I forget about myself and the people dearest to me when I'm mad which is very sad of course.


I know I have hurt a lot of people already especially Manang and I regret that the most. I always pray for that particular weakness. I pray that I have the patience to keep my head cool and to understand the people around me. In fairness, the breathing exercise my mom told me every time I'm put to a very pressured situation works. I just don't do it sometimes.

But I keep saying to myself that I am not as bad as what I think of myself. I just tend to lose my screw sometimes. I can be so nice and so bad. Extremely extremes. Truly a Gemini.

Patits

Regrets

I miss my best friend. I miss Patits. I have four best friends when I was in High School excluding my boyfriend. But Patits is my best best friend. We just became best friends when we were in 3rd year High School. Together with two of our classmates, we formed a group that had a different culture, not really different but we were the 'girl friends group'.


But I was closest to Patits. We went through a lot that year. It felt like we've been best friends ever since. When we stepped into Senior Year, we didn't get to be classmates but still best friends. We have lunch once in a while but we still update each other. Sadly, when we got into College, we parted ways. We entered different schools. On our first year, we still got to talk to each other as often as we can, but when we got into second year, we didn't get to talk that much anymore.

I regret not calling her at least once a week. I regret not texting her on ordinary days. I miss my best friend. I miss our sleepovers and I defintely miss talking to her on the phone. I hope I'm still her best friend.

Frosh

Regrets

As I said in my earlier post, I always am afraid of taking risks - but I'm working on that. One of the things that I regret was when I was in 1st year College. I've always been active in organizations ever since I was in Elementary. I always love taking responsibilities and being in-charge. However, when I entered College, I was afraid to join organizations because my friends won't go with me. I wasn't really afraid, I was just too shy to enter a room without recognizing anyone. It was the easiest year of my entire college life yet I wasn't engaged in any other things besides academics. I didn't like the feeling or not doing anything. I regret not joining organizations or not being active when I was in 1st year College.



Also, since it's the easiest year of my entire College life, I regret not giving my full potential in getting an excellent grade. I know I could have done better, I could have been excellent not just very good. I am not bragging about this but honestly 1st year in my college is really easy that getting into the Dean's List is not something unusual.

Two things I regret when I was in 1st year:
Not joining orgs
Not giving my full potential

Height Matters, Good Thing I have Beauty!

Regrets

Tina Huang, a researcher from Tufts University's Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging studied height factors in relation to other areas particularly height. She found out that "each one-inch (2.5-centimeter) increase in knee height cuts a woman's risk of developing dementia by 16 percent (and Alzheimer's disease, in particular, by 22 percent)" (Hawthore). However, "some short people may have a gene that will extend their life span" (Hawthore, 2008, http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=no-tall-tale-height-matters).



Admittedly, I am short. It may be genetic but sleeping late may also be a factor. When I was in 5th grade I used to fall in line at the back because of my height. I used to be a little taller than the my classmates (not all of course). However, when I started drinking this Vitamin D my mom gave me, I started gaining weight rather than getting tall. Besides the Vitamin D factor I think I could have gotten a little taller if I listened to my parents every time they tell me to sleep early. I always stay late doing something (homework or studying, oh my High School!, talking to the phone, etc.). I should have listen to them, maybe they're right. Maybe I could have grown an inch or two taller. I regret not listening to them and not sleeping early. Height matters, good thing I have beauty!

Human Biology

Regrets

I've always believed that I am not destined to take up a course that has something to do with Science nor Math.I believe I suck at both because of the grades that I got when I was in High especially Physics. I wasn't a consistent Average student in both subjects but I mostly got a grade between 83-87. However, there was a particular subject that I excelled at in the field of Science and that is Biology. As far as I can remember, it was only in 2nd year that I got a grade that's more than above average. That made me realize that I cannot survive College with Math and Science constantly ruining my life. Thus, I took up a course that is far away from those two subjects.



However, watching Grey's Anatomy and picturing in my mind myself treating a patient made me think that I could be a doctor also like my mom. I'm not saying I don't like my course now but it definitely wouldn't hurt if I'm taking up Human Biology. What I regret about it is not choosing Human Biology but not considering taking it up. I could have been a doctor. What if I'm destined to save live? Who knows?

But I'm happy now with my course. I'm geared towards a different direction now, I'm working on becoming a lawyer like my favorite uncle.

Risks

Regrets

Yes it is hard to wake up regretting the things you have done but it so much harder waking up and thinking what you could have done. You regret the things you didn't do. It ranges from not being early in class to not attending your mom's birthday celebration. You were given the chance to do it, to make things right but you missed it. That is the worst feeling.


I myself have a list of things I regret not doing. First would be not reciting in class. I am not brave in taking risks because I am afraid to be wrong or to commit mistakes. Hence, as much as possible I don't do anything unless I'm sure it's right (except of course when your head is hot). This happened to me a lot of times already. I'm too shy to say what's in my head because I'm afraid I might be humiliated. And then the answer is said by the professor and that is exactly what you were thinking. Although you know you're right you cannot tell your professor or even your classmate about it because they might not believe in you.

I should have risked it but then again I couldn't do anything about it. My boyfriend told me that it's okay to make mistakes, it's a way of knowing if you're right.

It takes courage to take risks and know what more you can do.

At a friend's place

Regrets

We all have a list of things we regret doing. Getting drunk in a party, kissing a stranger, cheating your boyfriend/girlfriend, fighting your mom back and eating too much sweets are just some of the the things you might find in the list. We wake up the next morning realizing how wrong our action is but we cannot do something to erase that mistake.


On top of my "regrets" list would be getting drunk at gay friend's place. I got drunk twice there and yes I regret it. First was on his birthday. All of our friends were there of course and it was also our first time at his place. There were only a few people there but it was fun. Until I had too much alcohol in my system. I hate myself when I'm drunk - I talk too much, as in too much and I also cry. The first I got drunk I think also cried. For some reason, I always cry when I get drunk but at least I don't vomit. Anyway, I was too noisy talking and crying that my friend's mom heard it and a friend even had to carry me. It was too embarrassing. I told myself I wouldn't drink too much alcohol.

The second time I went to my friend's place was for a block party. Too much alcohol. Drama. Crying. The second time was the worst ever that I don't even want to tell the details.

Although I keep saying to control myself and know my limits in drinking, it's hard. The best thing you can do when you're in a party is to make sure you are with a very good friend so whatever happens you still have a name to carry, I got lucky on that.

To them three

7th month of receiving a salary

I am giving my two sisters a top, a dress or any type of clothing. I have always dreamed that someday I will be shopping clothes for my sisters. I know how pretty the both are and I want to add a good piece of clothing to their wardrobe. I am their "ate" and I know that in a way they look up to me. I want to spoil them so they'd tell their friends how I love them. I want to give them all the things that I could possibly give them.



I'd also give my boyfriend a jacket. I was thinking of a polo so he could wear it at his office but a jacket has a meaning. A jacket gives you warmth and comfort like what I always want to give him. Besides, looking at that jacket, I know he'd look more charming.

These three people are very special to me and I want them to feel that.

A good meal for the chef

6th month of receiving a salary

Half of my salary this month would be spent in Circles, Shang-ril La. I want to treat a very lovely person, Manang Piling. Manang has been with my family even before I was born. Ever since she never left us. Manang has been very loyal to the family.

For me, she has always been part of the family. I consider her my 2nd mom. I always tell the people who ask about my mom or dad's favorite and I always answer that my dad's favorite is the second while my mom's is the youngest BUT I'm Manang's favorite. Manang favors me very much that she puts me first in everything. She always cooks my favorite food - shrimps and she always give me what I want. I am spoiled to Manang.

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I always regret the times when I get mad at her. Sometimes when I'm looking for what I want and she can't find it, I get mad easily. I admit that really is my weakness and I know I have something to do about it. She gives a lot of care and love to me always.

I just feel sad that Manang doesn't talk about her family. She doesn't have a husband nor kids, but she helps her sisters and brothers. I want to get to know her family because I want to thank them for being nice to Manang. Thus, I will be inviting the whole family of Manang to Circles.

Circles is known for its good quality of food. I chose Circles because they have different cuisines which I want Manang and her family to try. Also, I want to bring her there because they have open-theatre kitchens which Manang will sure love. Manang is a very good chef. Until now, she still cooks the best home-food. Nothing beats her kare-kare (according to my sister because I don't eat kare-kare), bbq and a lot more. My cousins and all the other relatives who have eaten at our place tell me the same thing. I Manang and her family will enjoy.

To the billiard addict

5th month of my salary

As I said earlier, half of my salary will be put in the bank. Half of it this month will be used in buying something for my dad. I was thinking at first of buying something for both of them at the same month but given that I am still starting, I might not be able to give them something nice. Thus, I am giving them a gift in two separate months. This time the gift will be for my dad.

My dad is a billiard addict. He plays billiards on his free time. He has many billiard cues but I think he gave away some already. He even used to have a mini-billiards place. After some time he sold the place and he brought one of the billiards tables at home.





Thus, I have decided that I’m buying him a billiard cue. I really don’t know which one’s nice because I myself do not own one. I just looked it up in the net and I think it’s nice. It's called the Adrenaline cue. I hope he’ll like it. I was thinking of buying him a pair of tennis shoes but I think he’ll like the billiard cue more.

I also am proud of my dad. I’ve seen how he worked for our family. He’s a good businessman. Although my dad can be harsh at times, I know he has a soft spot. One memorable moment I had with my dad was during the Youth Camp of my sister. After the last talk my younger sister cried and so did I and my other sister. When I looked at my dad, he was also crying. . I think that was the first time I saw him cry and I would never forget that moment. When we asked him why he cried, he said it’s because we we’re crying. That line hit me and made me realize how much Pop loves us.

Best mom

4th month of my salary

This month half of my salary will be for my mom. I’m buying her a pair of shoes. My mom is addicted to shoes and bags but more of shoes. It's the thing she enjoys shopping. There was even one time when there was a sale in a shoe store and she came home with 7 pairs. She's good at picking shoes. I sometimes borrow her shoes when I have to be in corporate attire back then. She always want a pair of shoes with an inch or two. Knowing how heels can be tiresome sometimes, I’m buying it from Aerosoles so it’ll be comfortable for her.

I’ve always looked up to my mom that is why I want her to be the first one to receive something from my own money. She has devoted her entire life taking care of our family and I very much appreciate that. She works really hard for me and my two siblings and I am very much thankful for that. She’s not only a good mom; she is also a good daughter. When Papay, my grandpa became bedridden, she was his doctor. Papay stayed at home for almost three years until he passed away, and my mom in those years never missed a day (expect on Saturdays because she’s Batangas) checking how Papay is. After a very tiring day at work, she still managed to be a doctor at home.

My mom rocks and I am very proud of her. My mom is the best doctor, wife, daughter and mom!

My prize

3rd month of my salary.

Discipline is the key to everything. Starting this month, I will put half of my salary to the bank. In my ATM in particular because like what I said in my earlier posts, I can’t afford to own my credit card yet except the extension card from my parents. I will deposit just half because I want to spend the other half on other things. For instance, this month, I’m buying something for myself. Yes, I think I deserve to buy something for myself. I am very excited about it because it will be the first thing I will be buying for myself using my own money, not my savings, but my salary, something I worked hard for.

I am buying myself a gold pendant necklace. I really want a pendant that I can wear every day. I’m putting a picture of me and my boyfriend and a picture of me and my mom. I’m actually still thinking if I’ll put a picture of me and my sisters or a solo of my boyfriend. I have to get one for my boyfriend also. I'l get him one when I have enough money. So he could put my picture there also. I'll think about the other picture I'll put when I already have the necklace. And that would be in 10 years?

For the future

I will deposit my whole salary for the second month. It may seem impossible but I'm very willing to do it. I am a futuristic person so I try to be good now so I'd be well in the future. I won't get a credit card yet because I might not be ready to pay the bills. I won't get money from my parents anymore but I cannot commit myself yet to help in the expenses at home. This will also help me in disciplining myself especially now that I am earning and spending my own money (acting like I really am earning already).



Although I know what I will do with my salary, I am not yet sure of what my work is going to be. I want to be a lawyer. I am sure of that, but I don't think this is enough assurance that I really am going to be a lawyer. As of now, my friend and I are looking for a entrance review center for the school of law that we want. I actually have two options now which by the way are the only options of my parents. If I don't get in those school, I'll just get a Master's Degree. But I pray that I'd be accepted in my first choice.

A sign of gratitude

This week will be about what I'm going to do with my first 7 salaries. I have been thinking about this for quite some time and the thought of it excites me a lot. Anyway, I'm planning to give my first salary (whole) to my parents. They say that giving your first salary to your parents will do good to your career. Besides that reason, I want them to have my first salary because I owe them a lot and I want them to feel that I am very much thankful for everything they have done for me. I think this is what all children should do.


I actually experienced receiving a salary a few months ago. I was asked by my professor to be his research assistant. The amount wasn't big really but I treated it as my first salary so I gave it to my parents. It felt so right when I handed the envelope. I was so happy about it. Our parents actually don't care about the amount you give them, they don't really request us to give them money, but the act of showing them your gratitude towards their hardwork is what matters.

Favorite Surprise

February 14, 2008

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I knew something good is coming up. This was my first Valentines in college. My friends and I decided that we should have a kris kringle since it's our first Valentines as friends. We did that in KFC. It was so much fun. During lunch, I was waiting for my boyfriend's surprise. I know he has a surprise, he always does. Anyway, we went back to school, attended class and did the usual things. On my second class, a chorale from school entered. They sang the song "Have I told you lately". Roses, chocolates (for my friends too) and the invitation to the "very special dinner" were given. The lyrics of the song was even written down on the invitation. I can't describe my feeling at that moment. My friends were there taking a video of me crying. That was just the start.



After class, we met and then he brought me home. Knowing how stricts my parents are, I asked if I need to ask permission for the dinner. Surprisingly, I didn't need to because he settled everything already. My parents knew everything that is going to happen. I dressed up then he brought me to Paseo Uno. While going there, he didn't tell me the exact place and so when we got there, I really got surprised that he's taking me to dinner there. The place was really nice, especially our spot. We stayed near the window so we had a very nice view of the pool. . 3 rounds for the main courses and 2 rounds for dessert. The food there was really really good! Paseo Uno gave me a rose and a complimentary gift.

The night was so much fun and I owe it all to my boyfriend. I wish I could be as great as he is so he'd be so much happy as I am.

Favorite Animal

Subaru V., 11 months and 2 days old

He might be an animal, but he's the best animal in the world. Subaru was given by my Tito Gildo 8 months ago. Since then, he became the junior and the baby. Subaru is the second guy in the family after my Pop. He sleeps anywhere in the house but mostly in my room or in my parent's room. When he's in my parent's room, he sleeps on the bean bag.


Subaru is the first one you'll see when you enter our house. He knows when someone is going to enter and so he waits near the door or sometimes he goes out of the house which makes us all mad at him. He even goes in the car because he's so excited to see us. Subaru is like a medicine to me. Whenever I'm stressed doing work, I stare at him then I'm okay (not completely of course). He is also a stress reliever. Moreover, when I'm feeling blue, I play with him so I'd feel a little lighter. Although he destroyed most of our furniture here at home (small tables, dining table, chair, etc.), 1 pair of shoe, 2 pairs of sandales, 6 pairs of slippers and even a confirmation ticket for a hotel accommodation, he'd still be our baby boy, our only boy.

Favorite Movie

Behind every great love is a great story.


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"I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough."

"It was an improbable romance. He was a country boy. She was from the city. She had the world at her feet, while he didn't have two dimes to rub together."

"If you're a bird, I'm a bird."

"I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day."

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever."

"I think our love can do anything we want it to."

Thanks to Ivana Redwine of homevideo.about.com.

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You need a pail, tons of tissue, inhaler and water in watching this movie. The movie The Notebook has the greatest story and greatest set of characters. All of them were very good but Rachel McAdams was outstanding. However, of all the elements of the movie, it's the story that I adore the most. The writers (they're many) of the film did a very good job. The story is very extraordinary and what's good about it are first, it's not one of the cliches and second, it's realistic.

I watched this movie at my friend's place. I think my eyes looked like I didn't sleep for so many days. I tried so hard to keep my tears from falling, but it's so impossible not to. My friend of course kept laughing but I didn't bother since I don't want to spoil the movie. She has seen the movie even before we watched it together but she didn't tell me what's going to happen unlike some other movie spoilers there, so thank you friend! I really like how things ended. Noah and Allie are one of a kind couple, they're love for each other is amazing. That's what brought them together despite unfortunate events. They're love story is extraordinary but then again "Behind every great love is a great story".

Favorite Celebrity

Jessica Alba, actress, 28 years old

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Bow. I am the #1 fan of Jessica Alba. I can't remember how or when I started liking her, but I do know why I do. I think in Honey, but I'm not sure. She is sweet, pretty and hot. I am so obsessed with her that I even named my bluetooth after her. But hey I'm just a fan ok? I am not a lesbo, I am straight and I have a boyfriend. I admit that I stalk her (please don't exaggerate, I don't get updates about her everyday ok, I just look at her pictures in the net and do a little research about her), but it's because she is so bet. I envy her body so much. But it's not only me. She remains to be hot despite having a baby, oh Jessica, what do you do? Cash is very lucky to have her as his wife.

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Jessica Alba's best film for me is Honey. She's a really good dancer and I think she deserves the role. Honey started everything for her. I liked Jessica all the more in Fantastic Four. But I didn't like her that much in Good Luck Chuck. She fits the role but I don't really like her acting in the film. She's better at roles that don't do acting alone, for instance in Honey, her dancing skills were highlighted as well. But whatever her role is, she'll remain as my favorite celebrity.

Favorite Outfit

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Do you ever feel that there's a particular outfit for every kind of day? I actually pattern my outfit everyday depending on my schedule, mood and mode of transportation. I don't have a particular outfit on Mondays. On most of my Tuesdays I have to wear a top with a collar that looks formal-ish since I will be attending hearings. Speaking of, I'm so excited for my 1st hearing on the first week of August! Moving on, Wednesday is my t-shirt day since I only have two classes which starts at 230 and ends at 730. Also, I have a Photography class on Wednesdays so I have to wear something comfy. Thursday is my longest day. It is my most stressful day. My aura I think is different on this day since it's the busiest day. Thus, I have to wear something nice so I won't look that bad. However, there are instances when I don't feel like dressing up and I feel like it's best for me to wear my most comfortable outfit - my favorite outfit.

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My favorite outfit is a normal t-shirt, shorts/denim skirt and sneakers, Sanuk or flip flops. I like this outfit because you are free to do anything wearing it. I can also pair my Jansport bag or any backpack with it. It's most convenient for me to bring a backpack when I bring my laptop. Also, I feel like I'm not a girl and not yet a woman wearing that outfit.

Favorite Song

Rise by Samantha Jones

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You should believe me
And everything I choose to do
You should believe that I’ll
Always come back to you

Life is discovering
The love that we create
Life is a mystery
We need to embrace

In every way to let go
You’ll see all your dreams will follow
In every way
You need to let go

(Chorus)
People rise together
When they believe in tomorrow
Change the day to forever
This life keeps movin’
(Repeat 2x)

Open your mind and see
We have everything we need
Dream or reality
Fulfill its destiny

In every way
You need to let go
You’ll see all your dreams will follow
In every way
You need to let go

(Chorus)

You need to let go…
You need to let go…

People rise
When they believe
Change the day
This life keeps movin’

(Chorus)

I find this song very inspirational. Whenever I'm down or when I feel like I'm alone, I listen to this song. It gives me hope, assuring me that I can survive whatever it is that I am going through. Making me believe that there is tomorrow. And lastly, advising me to rise every time I fall. A four-letter word, my favorite word, rise. Rise by Samantha Jones is my comfort song. It never fails to make me feel better.

I remember when my 1st year college barkada and I were talking about our favorite songs. I remember my friend saying that hers is Good Life. We all have our own ways of forgetting our sorrows, and in my case, when I'm too tired to talk about it or simply I don't feel like talking to someone about it, I just listen to my comfort song. It gives me a clear mind. Besides, at the end of the day, it is still up to you and only you how you would carry or bury your fears and sorrows.

Favorite Food

Favorites.

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I'm devoting this week to 7 of my favorite things. And since my #1 sin is gluttony, I'd start with my food. I am a fan of seafoods. I especially love shrimps, lobsters and crabs. For now, I'd talk about shrimps. I've always been addicted to shrimps that I can eat more than 15 pieces. In fact, there was even a time wherein for four consecutive days shrimps were served at home and in those four days, I was always the last one to leave the table. Apparently, my addictiveness lessened probably because I frequently eat it. Two nights ago, shrimps with sayote was one of the dishes and believe it or not I didn't get a piece. For the first I refused to eat shrimps. Never in my life did I imagine that I'd be doing that. However, if garlic shrimps or gambas was served, I don't think I'l refuse. Try the best gambas in La Maison. The best, promise!

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When I thought of my favorite food - seafoods - shrimps, I remembered my version of Shrimp Ceasar Salad. Although my version doesn't look like the picture above, that version still looks mouth-watering. While I was searching for a picture that looks like my version, I began to crave for shrimps ceasar salad. I really miss eating that. My own version of shrimps ceasar salad would compose of the following: Yummy Shrimps, , Bacos Bacon Bits, Krutons (whatever brand as long as it's crunchy), Crunchy Lettuce, Kraft Parmesan Cheese (not sure, I'd have to ask my mom or sister) and Lady's Choice Ceasar Salad Dressing. I have to get one tomorrow!

Grey's Anatomy

The tv series that made me cry the most. My ultimate favorite.

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I love Grey's Anatomy. I have watched all the episodes of it from Season 1 to Season 5. I got so addicted to this series that I even googled all of its characters. I found out that Ellen Pompeo is married to a black American while Patrick Dempsey is married for a long period of time now and they produced twins. All of its stories are very unique and interesting. The blending of the characters made the stories even great. I love it when they solve a very hard and often impossible case. Very thrilling are the episodes wherein they have a lot of patients and there are few doctors. Most of the time they are successful, but it's not the success they achieve that inspires people, it's how they managed to solve every problem/case uniquely. In my case, Grey's Anatomy made me feel the need to consider becoming a doctor. There are a lot of patients, a lot of illnesses and only the doctors are given the knowledge and power to treat these. If I watched this before I applied for colleges, I might have considered taking up Human Biology instead, then after I'd take Medicine then be a doctor.

I am looking forward to the next season because I love the Season 5 Finale. Meridith and Derek are finally getting married. The thought of recalling the proposal of Derek gives me goosebumps. It feels like I want to burst into tears. After going through a huge self problem, Derek managed to stand up and face life with Meredith. Seriously, I feel like crying. It was so sweet of Derek to keep all the medical test results that he worked with Meredith. They are both very lucky to have each other. I definitely will watch out for Season 6.

Chuck

Did you know the Sarah Walker is Australian? She's so good in hiding her accent!

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I am longing for Chuck's Season 3. I want Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 and so many more seasons! Does anyone want to help me make a request for a Season 3? That sounds so desperate. Although I didn't like the finale of Season 2, I still am a big fan of Chuck!

I love the twists of the story, especially when I found out that Orion is his dad. Very nice. They even have a resemblance? Did anyone notice that? Anyway, my favorite episode of Chuck is when Sarah decided to run away with Chuck. Casey was considered to be an opponent here by the way. Chuck and Sarah had no choice but to stay in a motel far away from their place so as not to be traced by the CIA. I really am very happy about this episode because I have always been a fan of the love team of Chuck and Sarah. They had no chance to be lovers until this episode. It all started when they checked in a motel. They finally shared a kiss that isn't scripted and was long. It was so romantic. It was so stupid of Chuck to leave the room and get a condom. They should have prolonged their moment, not necessarily the sex part. I love it when they're together. That is the reason why I don't like the last episode of Season 2, Sarah wasn't able to confess her true feelings to Chuck. rar... At least there's this hope that they'd still be together.

How I Met Your Mother/ Big Bang Theory

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Please don't ask me to choose which one I like more. It'll be a very very tough question. Although I find both very funny and interesting, there are some instances wherein I prefer Big Bang over How I Met and instances wherein vice versa.

At the end of a very tough day, I want to watch Big Bang. I feel like I don't need to think too much when I watch it even though most of the main characters (all minus Penny!) are nerdy and geeky. The ignorance of these characters on common sense things make me fall on the floor. Cheldon is the best! My favorite scene was when Penny answered the 3 knocks of Cheldon. I also like the episode wherein Penny got addicted to this online game that she had to go to Cheldon in the middle of the night. I love Cheldon!

If there's Cheldon in Big Bang, there's Barney in How I Met. How I Met Your Mother is closely becoming overrated. Everyone uses the famous expression of Barney - 'whaddup'. It was more fun watching How I Met when not everyone watches it, just like Gossip Girl. But How I Met really is a must watch, I don't blame the people who tell other people to watch it. It has a different sense of humor compared to Big Bang. We need to watch both to complete our day or in my case, night. Thanks to Princeee for introducing me to both shows.

Desperate Housewives

They are housewives but not so desperate!

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Desperate Housewives is now on its 5th season! Unfortunately I was able to watch only until the first few episodes of Season 4. Desperate Housewives is a drama/comedy type of tv series. The main characters are all housewives who live in the street Wisteria Lane in the town of Fairview. There were fix housewives when Desperate Housewives started excluding the narrator, Mary Alice Young, who died in the very first episode. I think in the fourth season, the main housewives became six with the new character, Katherine Mayfair, who I think is an antagonist. These housewives have different personalities, stories and secrets with which the story revolves on.

Like what I did in my blog about Gossip Girl, I will discuss the characters in Desperate Housewives. I wouldn't include the new one, Katherine, because I don't know who she really is since I was able to watch only a few episodes after her first appearance. Moving on, the first character I'd discuss is the one who is mostly positioned at the center of a group picture, no other than, Susan. Susan is the clumsiest or probably the only klutz among all the housewives. She has a daughter with ex-husband Carl and is currently married to Mike (based on the recent episode I watched). Susan is known for doing an action without thinking whether it's right or wrong. The next housewife is Edie. Edie was at first an antagonist in the show. She makes ways to reveal the secrets of the other characters. She is an enemy of Susan. This was because Edie likes Mike and apparently Mike wanted Susan. Another housewife is Lynette Scavo. I like her character. She is very hardworking, family-oriented and brave. A good friend, a good daughter, a good wife and especially a good mother. I like her because she's like my mom. I want to watch the episode entitled Meet the Scavos 2.0! I find their family very interesting. Next is Gabrielle. I like Gabrielle because she is so hot! I like how she carries herself no matter what the situation is. I want her and Carlos to be together again! I also want them to have a baby! The last housewife that I am going to discuss is Bree. Of all the housewives, I like her the most. She always think first before she acts, unlike Susan. She always has a plan and she is very meticulous. I also like the fact that she is very organized. You can always count on her.

I took a test that would determine which housewife I am. Before they said I was Bree, now I am Gabrielle. I don't think so. I like her but I'd rather be Bree.

Gossip Girl

You know you love me,

xoxo.

Gossip Girl is a drama tv series which is based on the book series made by Cecily von Ziegesar. Gossip Girl is very hit to the teenagers especially the females. I personally like the series but when I realized that it is becoming overrated, my obsession to it lessened. I still like it though. Of course it's Gossip Girl, who wouldn't like it? Who wouldn't want to hear the latest buzz? I'm a girl and I'm supposed to like it.

Anyway, I want to comment on the six main characters including Vanessa even though her appearance wasn't that frequent compared to the other characters (Sorry Jenny but I find you the least interesting in the main cast although I find the scene wherein you left your house and you were walking with a hoodie very hot). Moving on, the first character I would talk about is Vanessa. I don't like the character of Vanessa but I like her beauty - her exotic look. She also became interesting for me when I found out that she and Chuck in real life are real couples. I find Chuck so-so. I like he's being manly and the way he stares at things and people but he doesn't complete the definition of hot for me. My sister finds him very hot though. Nate completes the term 'hot'. I like his hair that I even wanted my boyfriend to get that haircut. His lips are so red. His built might not be perfect, but his face shoulders it all. I really like Nate. Dan's built is better than Nate's but I'm not a fan of his looks. I think he's shorter than his real life partner Serena and I think he doesn't deserve her. Lastly, I'd talk about the two roses of Gossip Girl - Serena and Blaire. I wouldn't act like I'm the president of the fans club of either of them but I have to say that they both are doing a good job in portraying their characters. If I were to be asked who among them is hotter or who among them is prettier, I'd have two answers. Serena is hotter while Blaire is prettier.

Ugly Betty

Amanda Ferrera is one of the 100 most influential people in the world according to TIME.

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Ugly Betty is a comedy-drama tv series (of course since everything that I will talk about this week is about tv series I watch/watched) about a girl named Betty who despite her 'ugly' look managed to succeed for herself and for her family. The role Betty is played by America Ferrera, who according to Time magazine is one of the 100 most influential in the world because she redefined the world beautiful. I forget what issue it was written. Anyway, I stopped watching Ugly Betty after a few episodes in Season 2 because I'm not liking the fact that Betty and Daniel won't end up together. Besides that, I found the succeeding episodes boring. I am a fan of love sequels okay and it is so sad that the main character wouldn't end up with the most handsome guy in the story.

Moving on, the character of Betty serves as an inspiration to the young ones who are starting fresh. Betty gives hope in the sense that she proves to us that you can be anyone you want to be given that you uphold still your values. Betty was able to get in her dream job, to work in Mode Magazine. Though her looks hinder her from being accepted, she proved that her skills are enough for her to get the job. Betty though has her own issues in terms of love life and character actualization but she managed to put her family first. She takes care of her dad, her sister and her nephew. I salute Betty for her amazing and inspiring character and Amanda Ferrera for taking the role that made her ugly even though in real life she is pretty.

One Tree Hill

“Life is too short to be evil.” – Lucas

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The story of One Tree Hill revolves around the brothers – Lucas and Nathan. I have only watched the first season and the first few episodes in Season 2 but I know some of the big details that will happen in the succeeding seasons. I haven’t seen them yet, but I have read their summaries already. Thanks to www.watchtvepisodes.com. One Tree Hill was my addiction in the summer of 2009. It was the cause of my insomniac. I can’t sleep without finishing the episode that I have started. Even though my head starts to ache already, I do not allow myself to sleep. I have to know what will happen next. I have always been like this every time I get addicted to a show. But this is the only tv series that I read the summary first before I actually watch the episode. It is the latest TV series that I am crazy about.

I always find the monologues of Lucas very applicable to real life. One of his lines that hit me is “Life is too short to be evil”. He said this when he visited his sick father instead of ignoring the fact that his father is ill and weak. He humbled himself even though he hates his father for everything that he has and has not done for him and his mother Karen. The night I heard this line, I reflected on how evil I have been acting lately. I get irritated at even a very shallow mistake of person, and for that, I get mad at that person. I felt very evil as I think about my actions. It was then that I realized that I don't want to be remembered as an impatient and unforgivable person, I should let the small things pass.

One Tree Hill really gives us a few of life's lessons. It tackles issues about family, friendship and love. Speaking of love, since I'm still in Season 1, I can't wait for Peyton and Lucas to be together again! Brooke should just stick with one night stands. While Nathan and Hailey should soon have a baby (since they're married, but they should have money first).

And counting

They say that it takes a lot of getting used to. However, when we get too comfortable with things or even people already, things change. Yes it's good that you are comfortable now, probably because you see them everyday or you know that they'll be at the same spot where you left them. But what if they move? What if they leave the spot where they should be on a second but you only realize that after a week or so?

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Maria and Darhyl came to a point wherein they are too close already. Too comfortable that Maria started taking Darhyl for granted. She doesn't text Darhyl that much anymore and talks to him on the phone for a shorter time. Darhyl being the most understanding and patient boyfriend ever, confronted Maria in a nice way that made her regret her actions. They went back to their normal state and things went smoothly. More than lovers, Maria and Darhyl became bestfriends.

Even though they see each other just once a week, they still know the important events and even the small ones of one another. Also, they spend at least a few minutes to talk over the phone. When they go out, since it's just once a week, it feels like it's a real date. The excitement is really high. It's like they're back to their 1st year as a couple. Maria and Darhyl are stronger than ever. They are now together for almost 3 years, and counting.

What matters

In the movie Meet the Parents, Greg had to ask his girlfriend Pam's dad first if he could marry her. He had to go to his girlfriend's parents' place to do that. Pam's dad is an ex-CIA which makes him very hard to please. Going through Pam's dad is like going through the hole of a needle. All of Greg's actions were noticed, hence, Greg had to be careful in every move that he makes.

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Maria felt like he was Greg on Darhyl's 22nd birthday. They ate in Kimpura, Greenhills. This is where they always eat when Darhyl and his siblings were younger. Anyway, Darhyl's mom invited Maria to attend to their family dinner on Darhyl's birthday. This was a surprise for Darhyl of course. Maria felt really uncomfortable going to the dinner because it's going to be her first time to have dinner with Daryhl's family. Hence, he had to ask Darhyl's brother to meet him outside Kimpura. When Maria met Darhyl, he didn't seem to be surprised, moreover, he acted like nothing happened. Of course he didn't know Maria was coming, but he also wasn't expecting that to happen. Was he happy to see his girlfriend on his special day?

While eating, Maria was quiet. He was seated in between Darhyl and his mom. There were seven of them there, Maria being the only non-family member. It was very awkward for Maria. She didn't know whom to talk to since his mom was scary (like Greg, she felt like she was being observed) and Darhyl was talking to his siblings. Maria tried to get into their conversation once in a while but it was always awkward. All Maria was thinking about over dinner was the video that she made for Darhyl. It was the first time Maria ever made a video for someone, not considering the videos she made for her Video class of course. She even brought a laptop to the dinner. The night ended and she didn't get a chance to show the video. Maria felt really bad.

Maria felt like Greg in the sense that she felt like she was being 'rated' by the family. But at the end of the night, all she wanted was to make Darhyl happy on his special day. Maybe Darhyl was happy, but not because of Maria or hopefully not just because of Maria. All Maria knows is - she tried her best to make Darhyl feel very special on July 27, 2008.

The time element

Time is an important element in a relationship. It is essential in the sense that you need it to show what you feel about your partner or anyone you are with in that relationship. Time is priceless, unless it is for business purposes. As they say, time is precious. Hence, anyone you devote time to is important to you.

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In the year 2007, Maria and Darhyl had the chance to give more time to one another. Maria graduated from High School then she stayed in the same school as Darhyl's. Maria introduced Darhyl to her blockmates and vice versa. They eat lunch together and hang out after their classes. They got to hold each other's hands anywhere. Besides this, they even talk on the phone before they go to bed. They were so close. They knew each everything about each other. Going to somewhere without telling the other gave the former so much guilt. Time wasn't a problem for them in the first few months that they are together in one school.

Until the middle part of Maria's 1st year life, Maria felt like they were so attached to each other. It felt like their lives revolve around each other only. They both wanted this of course at the start, but that was before they actually had it. Who knew that too much time could actually be a problem?

Becoming a beast

There's always a first in everything. And usually they are the ones tattooed on our minds. First crush, first love, first kiss, and of course first fight.

Maria and Darhyl's first fight was because of an undescribable (can be good but more of bad) girl named Isabel. Isabel is Maria's friend whom she used to be close with but due to Isabel's unexplainable problems (can be personal but more of psychological), they started creating a gap between them. Anyway, it all started with the simple 'pa-bridge' style. Isabel, being a close friend of Maria whom she also brought in one of their before bf-gf dates, became close to Darhyl as well. Darhyl started consulting Isabel with his surprises for Maria and even problems of her. In fact, in one of Maria and Darhyl's fights, Isabel had to be the bridge of the two. Maria got hurt that Darhyl talks to Isabel about his problems with Maria. Worse, sometimes Darhyl and Isabel don't mention to Maria that they talk. Darhyl's reason was he was scared that Maria might get mad. While Isabel's reason is too lame to be remembered. The fact that both Maria's boyfriend and close friend didn't tell her about their 'talk' caused Maria to turn into a beast. She got extremely mad about what happened. She suspected Isabel and Darhyl to have a 'thing'. While Darhyl proved that there wasn't something going on between them. Maria still believes Isabel liked Darhyl. She has proofs that Isabel indeed liked Darhyl. For one, Isabel tries be in the spotlight whenever Darhyl is around. Darhyl on the other hand wouldn't like Isabel. Is there a need to describe Isabel to prove that Darhyl is right?

Anyway, was Maria just paranoid? Or did Isabel like Darhyl? I'm guessing it's the second one.