My 2012

Exactly a year ago, I ended the year with a tear. But now, I'm ending 2012 with a cheer. Hooray!! Rhyming!! Wahaha! Maipilit lang.

My 2012 is a roller coaster of emotions for me. I started the year feeling all so-gloomy. Literally, I started the year in a not-so-good mood. I was crying when I welcomed the year 2012. And not the kind of I'm-so-happy-I-just-wanna-cry type of tears but I'm-sooooper-kaduper-depressed kind of tears. Imagine lahat nagsasaya ako umiiyak. Hahaha baliw lang diba? This year was entirely different. I'm such in high spirits! 2012 taught me lessons the hard way. I gained new friends, learned new things, surpassed trials and got a LOT of blessings (even blessings in disguise). For the tears I shed, I can see better now. For the happiness I felt, I'm more thankful now. It was truly an unforgettable year.

Here's how my 2012 went:

January 

My first time to attend a church wedding. Bonus part: It was held in Baguio! I can't help but be teary eyed during the exchange of vows. Must attend more weddings soon. Congratulations JR and Jackie. Your love story is such an inspiration.

Lucky for us, it was also a long weekend so we got a chance to tour around the City of Pines. The day after the wedding, we roam around Baguio - Camp John Hay, Mines View Park, Good Shepherd etc. Bonus: We were able to go to Pink Sister's Convent! Such an awe-inspiring experience.

February

I became active in Toastmasters. I became a member since August 2011 but I wasn't really an active member. This month, I attended the Leadership Training and I also joined our club contests (Too bad, di pa pang-District contest ang level ko. Hahaha!). But I supported those who joined the District contest. Congratulations Karen, Matt and Marion. 

Leadership Training

District Contest held at Meralco Theater

This month, I also had my braces. See link  for details. Up to now I'm still wearing it. My gulay! Mag-one year na siya. 

The Annual Valentine dinner with my college barkada was held at Uncle Cheffy at the Fort.

I was also chosen as the Department's representative for Employee Relations Council at my work. It was an added responsibility but it was definitely worth it. 

I went to Subic with my HS friends to watch the Hot Air Balloon Festival. Unfortunately, we only saw kites. Tapos na yung show pagdating namin. Wahahaha! Oh well.

My second time to attend our company's Leaders' Night - this time as an Assistant Manager. Hihi!

The day after our company event, despite lack of sleep, I was able to spread love when I joined my friend's outreach activity. It was a heartwarming experience being able to see kids smile.

March

This month, I applied for Masters degree at DLSU, enrolled for a Language class and tried (just tried, ang mahal ng tuition eh wahaha) to enroll at John Roberts Powers. March was a "ME" month. Hahaha!

April

I joined a much needed retreat. This was one of the highlights of my 2012 - answered prayers, new-found friends and strengthened faith. Thank you so much JC!

I reunited with my Dent friends! I miss them so muuuuuch. I'm so proud of them for passing (and topping!) the Dental Board Exam.

May

Things started to get better this month. I went out with friends more often, I attended a Speed Reading class (so nerdy I knoooow), and I bonded more with my officemates. This month, I bid farewell  said "See you again" to one of my closest friend - Joan. I'm so proud of you friend!!! Break a leg in New York!!! You will surely be missed - wala na ko makakausap tungkol sa mga 'kalokohan'. Hahaha! I also attended a Bridal Shower for my buddy Lyra! I'm so happy for you, too. Can't wait for little Lyras and Jhuns. Hihihi!

Enchanted Kingdom with officemates

dinner with M, milktea with Maan, Subic with Noel & Jacq, Eastwood with Marion,Fay & Bert

last day of classes with my Speed Reading classmates

buddy Lyra's bridal shower

Joan's despedida

This month, a friend from Toastmasters became my constant date. I learned to distinguish a 'friendly hang-out' from a 'may-malisya date' wahahaha! Hmmmm..who would have thought eh?

Eastwood is the place to be! 

June

It was my first time to attend the Annual Toastmasters Club outing. It was not a chillax type of outing - may speeches pa rin. Goodness! Rawr! Hahahaha!

CAMANAVA Toastmasters Club outing at Lola Corazon's

We get very paranoid after every heartbreak. Not just paranoid. But scared, nervous, worried. Name it. But the world won't stop for that silly heartbreak. Six months after the unrequited love, I woke up and realized I deserve to be happy...and so I welcomed a new love. The best blessing I received for the year!!!

And the love's birthday happened to fall in June, too! Ang swerte naman niya diba. Best birthday gift he received was me. Mwahahaha!

lunch at Banapple

This month, Eastwest Bank also transferred to a new office. I'm back at the Fort!

Another dinner with my college friends. It was supposed to be "meet-the-bf-dinner". Unfortunately, Marion wasn't able to make it because of work. 

dinner and bowling with college friends

A great way to end the month -- another Outreach Activity. This time with my Toastmaster friends.

at Missionaries of Charity Home

July

July was full of surprises from my love. He kept on doing things that melt my heart and sometimes, he ended up getting surprised. Like the time when he went to Valenzuela early in the morning to fetch me but I was already on my way to work! Hahaha nga naman. Minsan lang maging maaga, na-timing-an pa na nang surprise siya. Fail.

This was also the month when I got to meet his mom and sister. 

on our way to his house

I also hosted the Kumon Valenzuela ASR Awarding.

August

My first out-of-town trip with boyfie just because I didn't count the Toastmasters club outing. 

at Southwinds Resort, Laguna

Another videoke time with Toastmasters friends.

at Karaoke Republic, Timog

Marion's first day on his new job happened to fall in August. Below is one of the perks of having a boyfriend who works for the number one automotive company. I'm so proooooud of him for getting the job!

carshow at World Trade Center

September

One of my closest friends tied a knot this month. I was so honored to be her maid-of-honor (kaya nga yun ang tawag eh. nyahaha!!!) I'm so happy for her. I've been with her during the wedding prep and I know how stressful it was to prepare for a wedding. But she was really blooming and very pretty on her wedding day. Congratulations Maan and Reineer!!! I'm happy to be a part of your special day. Can't wait for my own wedding. Wahahaha! *wink to Marion*

This month, I also became officially green. Wohooo! My first day at Graduate School. Also one of the reasons why I'm so thankful this year. I welcomed stress with open arms. Wahaha! Another check for my bucket list.

October

Our club turned 5 this month. Happy 5th Anniversary CAMANAVA! 

November

My second visit to Enchanted Kingdom for the year. This time with TM friends.

Finally, boyfriend got to meet the whole barkada. Thanks to Ox for treating all of us for a dinner. Ang yaaamaaaan. And I got to meet his college friends, too - all in one day! 

dinner at Romulo Cafe, Timog

December

Hoooray to my favorite time of the year!! I was able to balance a lot of office work (and meetings), school work (which includes Case Studies, Business presentation, tons of readings, exams), parties to attend and love life. Hahahaha! I celebrated my birthday too! So far, one of my happiest birthday celebration. And oh, I survived first term with flying colors!!!! Wohooo! And another oh, I graduated in Toastmasters! Yaaaay!

Christmas party with college friends at Richmonde Hotel

my birthday celebrationS

And to end 2012, I spent Christmas with Marion and his family....at Laoag. Thank you babe and to your family for touring me around Northern Luzon. My first time to go to Pagudpud, Paoay Church, Fort Ilocandia Resort and Bangui windmills . Bonus: We toured Baguio on our last day. Yay!!!

Thank you so much Lord for a wonderful year. :)

HAHAHA! The things I do when bored

Saw this personality quiz online and I decided to answer it just because I'm bored. Hahaha!
1 part undefined?!? Sabi na eh. "it" talaga ko. 1 part lustfulness?!? Dami kong tawa. =))


Get Your Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

One more to go!!!!

Last night, we took our final exams for my Management Principles class. Tomorrow is our last day for my Business Communication class.

My semester will end tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm dying because of stress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pffffft. I'll be celebrating my birthday on school. Huhuhuhu. 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. class. Oh kamoooon mamon! And I'll be having my business presentation tomorrow. #malas

Happy birthday to me!!!!!!!!

I wanna be Stress-Freeeeeeeeeee

I miss this.

Oh hell weekssssssss. I can't wait for my birthday to end because I'll be free by that time.
And yeah, being sick is not an option but then why am I sick today?!?!?!?! I have lots of work left in the office. Gaaaaaaah. I need to finish them all before my 5-day mandatory leave (or make it 6! I have to avail my birthday leave, too). Body and brain please cooperate with me. I promise to treat you to a spa on the 15th.

On Love (Cat)Fights

We are just so in love, aren’t we?
Our relationship isn’t perfect. We never pretended it to be. We’ve had fights… a couple of horrible ones. We pull ourselves together and kiss and make out up after. I guess in all special relationships, we remember that we love the other before we remember that we are mad at him/her.
He’s one of my best friends. But at the same time, he has made me fall for something worth tripping over. 

I copied that entry from Anna Oposa's blog (very must-read!) and one person crossed my mind. HIM.

We may have a lot of misunderstandings - whether it's so mababaw like me being mad at him for liking someone's picture on Facebook (well, it's not so mababaw afterall! it's a picture of him with a girl who has a crush on him a.k.a. a fan *rolls eyes* haha! and i'm being a jelly gf) to having serious fights like him being irritated at me for talking with someone (an ex-'insert a term here') he doesn't like (and he's being a jelly bf mwahaha!) - but at the end of the day, we still both love each other despite the heated arguments. Pride doesn't get in the way. 

Whatssap with that?!

Yahoo! Messenger interoperability with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger

Yahoo! Messenger will no longer be interoperable with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger as of December 14, 2012. Microsoft buddies will still appear on your Messenger contact list, but they will be greyed out, and if you try to send instant messages to them, the messages will not be delivered.

WHY DO THEY HAVE TO DO THIS ON MY BIRTHDAY?!?!?! HAHAHA! WHY DO THEY HAVE TO DO IT IN THE FIRST PLACE?!?! 

Oh well. First, Multiply shuts down. R.I.P. Multiply pictures and blogs. I'm too tired to save all of you. Next, some YM features will be discontinued. What's happening to the online world? I bet FB's next. Hahahaha! #sabawmode

Okay. Back to studying.

This is it!

Finally, I was able to compose my "Graduation Speech" for Toastmasters. It's been a looooong time since I delivered a speech. I've been busy with school stuff so I always put off writing a speech. I will be attending the club meeting tomorrow and will deliver this speech I took hours to finish (brain's already exhausted that's why ang bagal ko mag-isip hahaha! add the fact that I only had three hours of sleep because I went at Loyola Memorial last night). I'm still editing some parts though so bear with me if some of my sentences are incoherent. I have to deliver this tomorrow because it will be our last meeting for the year at gusto ko na grumaduate!!!:) Hahaha! I haven't thought of a decent title yet. I've been meaning to blog about my retreat experience way back in April but I always had a hard time looking for the right words to describe the experience. I'll post some pictures soon. I'm trying to multi-task right now -- downloading pictures from Multiply (huhu no more Multiply by tomorrow. Rawr), editing my speech and writing my paper for my Management class. Ang dami ko pang introduction! Haha halatang sabaw lang. So, below is the copy of my speech. 

Silence! Silence! Don’t worry fellow Toastmasters and guests, you are not inside a library. I’m not a librarian. Today, I will deliver my Graduation speech. I’m allowed to speak for ten minutes. But how am I supposed to do that when my topic is about silence? Both are quite contradicting. Before I deliver my speech, I want to make an experiment. Let me see how long you can sit still and be quiet. Now, I want you all to close your eyes but make sure that you don’t fall asleep. Ready? Timer starts now. STOP. Now, you can all open your eyes. How did you feel? Isn’t it hard? Being silent in this noisy world entails a lot of effort. We are always on the run, on the go, on the need for action. The moment we wake up, we are already in a hurry. That’s the way we do things – past-faced. We don’t want silence. In fact, we’re always yearning for sounds; that is why staying still becomes hard for us. We’ve been quiet for only a minute and yet it felt like eternity. But what if I tell you that I’ve experienced being silent not only just for a minute, not for an hour, not for a day – but four days? Imagine four days?! Being the hyperactive and talkative person that I am, I cringed at the idea of not talking for four minutes. So you could just imagine what more if it will be for days. But I tell you, that four days of my life was one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve ever had. Let me tell you the story.

Several months ago, I experienced one of the most heartbreaking events in my life. The culprit? Love. That crap. I won’t elaborate on how, why and who. During that time, I didn’t have anyone to turn to – Nope. I just chose not to bug anyone about my predicament. I felt I could deal with it alone. But then after some time, I realized I couldn’t do it alone. I was in my abnormal sad self and I miss my abnormal happy self. So I then turned to the Big guy up there. I wanted to be away from all the noise. I just wanted to be alone with my thoughts and feelings – to be able to start all over again and to be able to let go of all the bad memories. Attending a retreat became my option, not because during that time Lenten season was coming, but also because I believe it will help me solve my dilemma. I chanced upon a silent retreat in Tagaytay after doing a quick search at Google. What excites and at the same time scares me was I the thought of having to go there alone. So I emailed the organizer, asked if there was still an available slot and voila! I received a reply just within the day. After several exchange of emails, my journey began on April 4, 2012. I went to Tagaytay alone with the help of Google maps and a lot of courage. I know commuting all the way from Valenzuela to Tagaytay wasn’t really a big feat but it was an amazing experience. I felt all so grown up. Fortunately, I was able to find the place with little twists and wrong-turns along the way. Upon arriving at Karis Retreat house, the organizers reminded us that a silent retreat requires total silence. We were not allowed to talk to our co-retreatants, not even look at each others’ eyes. We were even encouraged to bow our heads while walking to avoid eye contact and unintended conversations. The only thing that we’re allowed to do was to pray, read the Bible and rest. That was it. A four day of silence. A four day of reflection.

I won’t elaborate on the nitty-gritty details on the things I did when I was at the retreat house. Just to clarify, I didn’t pray 24 hours a day. I just prayed once in a while when I felt like praying. We were not obliged to pray, we were just encouraged to talk with God. Most of the time, I just sat still and pondered on a lot of things. I survived the four days without talking with anyone but God. It was a solemn experience to be able to talk to Him without doubts and hesitations. I was able to lift to Him all my problems and sorrow I’m feeling during that time. Surprisingly, I was able to recover after that experience. I wasn’t really all-smiles and all-laughs after the retreat. That would be crazy. But I was able to smile again after all the troubles I went through. I felt I was already halfway through my healing process. The entire experience was overwhelming and, mostly too personal for me to share in detail. I think I won’t be able to share the teeny-weeny details of my conversations with the Big guy, my realizations and my self-discoveries. But what I’m more than willing to share were the things I learned during my 4-day Silent retreat.

First of all, never underestimate the power of silence. It is through the quietness and stillness of your heart, that you’d be able to experience inner peace. In the hustle and bustle of life, it is important to once in a while, stay still, be quiet and remember the Big guy up there. You need not speak to Him because I’m sure He already knows your secret desires and longings. During my stay at Karis, I realized a lot of things about myself and about life. My faith strengthened and I experienced overflowing love. If I had gone through the usual retreat with “talks” from priests or lecturers, I think things would have been different. I would have had less opportunity to be able to reflect on a lot of things that has been running through my mind. Being silent gave me a chance to think clearly and to listen effectively.

Second, never be afraid to try out something new or something different. Put it simply, do things that scare you – may it be bungee jumping, riding a roller coaster, enrolling for a dance class on your own, or even falling in love. Life is too short to be scared at some things. Everyday, we are given opportunities to overcome our fears – to go beyond our comfort zones and to do something that we are uncomfortable doing. When I signed up for the Silent Retreat, I didn’t know what to expect. I was scared at the thought of going at a place I’m not familiar with, scared at the thought of getting lost, staying away from home and mingling with people I have no idea who. I had a lot of questions before I went to Karis, and was even on the verge of backing out and forgetting of what I initially thought was a crazy idea. I’m glad I was able to shrug away all my doubts and fears. Doing so opened up to a lot of opportunities for me – I was able to meet a lot of people, some of which became my close friends, I was able to strengthen my faith and I was able to learn from other peoples’ experience. Had I chose to stay in my comfort zone, I would have missed that wonderful opportunity.

Lastly, I learned that when things are crappy temporarily, it doesn’t mean they’re going to be crappy forever. It’s only temporary and it’s for a good reason. Looking back, the only reason why I joined a retreat was because I was broken hearted at that time. But I gained more than what I thought I would gain from that experience. Ironically, I was thankful for the heartache because I learned a lot from it and I became more mature enough to think of it as an opportunity and not as a problem. I always put in my mind that God will never give us problems that He knows we can’t handle. It’s always a test of faith.

To end, I would like to share with you one of my favorite quotations I read during my reflection time. Silence is something more than just a pause. It is that enchanted place where space is cleared and time is stayed; and the horizon itself expands. I hope you’ll enjoy silence as much as I've enjoyed it. So reflect, be still and then tell me how you'll feel.

NO FACEBOOK for me until December 14. Waaaah. Just because it's crunch time - final exam, individual paper, case study, business presentation. Add tons of office work. Uh-oh.

Hello Gym! It's been agesssss

It's been a year or more since my last visit to the gym. I'm glad to be back (though most of the time, I was just lying on the mat pretending to do some yoga but actually trying to steal a minute of sleep hihihi). I realized I wasn't fit anymore!!! 5 minutes on the treadmill and I'm already exhausted. Hahaha!

So for the last weeks or so, I've been feeling restless and stressed out -- trying to balance work, school, social life and love life (chos!). I felt I needed to do some workout in order to unwind. And voila! I finally had the time. Thanks to Gab and Madam for being ever so gracious to have me as their guest.

Now, I'll be able to sleep soundly tonight. :)

Corny Pick-up Line

BF : Baby kutsilyo ka ba?

GF : Bakit?

BF : Kasi pilit pa din kitang iniingatan kahit na alam kong sasaktan mo lang ako.

GF : Ganun? Alam mo kutsilyo na nga ako.

BF : Bakit?

GF : Kasi di naman kita sasaktan kung di mo kasalanan, kaya sana hawakan mo ako ng maayos para hindi ka masugatan 

Hahaha! Sabaaaaaw. But I shall find a way to insert this in our daily conversations. ;)

Life is Fair :)

"Papakasal ka sa isang Rustom Padilla that turned into a BB Gandang Hari, tapos isusurprise ka with a wedding ng isang Zoren Legaspi. Life is fair. Haha"

It was the FB status of my former schoolmate Kee. Very well said indeed! Her status prompted me to google about the latest showbiz news - Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villarroel finally tied the knot. Read here. Disclaimer: I'm not a fan,okay? Wahaha! I just like reading kilig, feel-good and inspiring stories like that. Yehesss. Shumo-showbiz lang ako eh no? Plus, I loooooove how Zoren surprised Carmina not only with a wedding proposal, but with the real thing! Such an amazing surprise. Personally, I like love surprises, so 1 million pogi points for you Zoren. Hahaha! Seriously, my friend has a point. The bad things and good things that happen in life always balance in the end. Lalala. Made me come up with my own version:

"Papaiyakin ka ng tatlong lalake sa buhay mo, tapos mamahalin ka ng isang Marion Evangelista. Life is fair. Life is good. Life is best! Haha."

Mwahaha!  Yiiiiiiiiiii. Ako na in-love! Hahaha! We're on our 5th month. Yay!!! *insert a lot of giggles here* Swakto lang yung picture from our club's 5th Anniversary.

Supposedly a blackmail vid! Hahaha!

Two weeks ago, our club celebrated its 5th Anniversary. After the party, the "real" party began. Hahaha! By "real party", I meant xbox-ing! Oh my gooooooosssshhhhh!!!!! I didn't know Xbox-ing was this fun!!!! No matter how many times I watch the video, natatawa pa rin ako. I had to practically beg Marion to let me post this one. Hahahaha! See for yourselves. Actually, this is too painful to watch. Imagine I haven't danced for almost two years so you can just imagine how uncooperative (nevertheless excited - kulang na nga lang daw eh karatehin ko si Marion hahaha!) my body is. But I don't care!!!! Hahahaha! Ang saya saya! And look at the kakaririn-ko-to-walang-magulo-competitive-ako dude. Hahaha! Serious much Babe?? Too bad, the video is blurry. You should have seen his 'game-on' face. 'Di man lang ngumingiti! Haha! Haaaay. Now, I'm seriously considering of buying an xbox this Christmas. Masyado ako nag-enjoy. =)) *tears* nakakaiyak tumawa*
Friends, if you don't want to be stressed out, don't watch our video. Hahaha! You've been warned, okay? And to our future children, sorry in advance for the post-traumatic stress this might cause you. Mommy and daddy were not drunk when that happened. Mwahahaha!
You can watch vid on Youtube. I don't know why pero putol siya rito. Haha!


And look at how dugyot and pawisan we are. Hahaha! Pwede pa lang alternative workout to. I think in 3 dances, I will be able to lose 5 pounds. Hahaha! Look at the guy's face. Serious much!!:)

You are deleted!

NO. I didn't delete someone. Rather someone deleted me on his friend list. Funny while browsing Facebook, I found out someone deleted me in his friend list. Well, like I really care. I was just entertained with the idea and curious at the same time for his reason for deleting me. I didn't do anything! Goodness! In fact he did something not so good bad to me way way way back in college. So why did he do it just now? Affected pa rin siya? I really don't get it - siya na nga nakasakit, siya pa nambubura? Hahaha! I also found out that someone is taking Masters in the same university I'm in now. Gulay! Must.be.vigilant. Wahahaha!

I suddenly remembered, about two weeks ago, another someone also deleted me in his friend list which was I think understandable. I'm sorry but seriously, I didn't mean to break your heart darling. Wahaha kapal lang. But what can I do? That's the only reason I can think of. And it's even weird that you still comment on my post even though you've already un-friended me. Labo lang. Hahaha! Kidding aside, you know I sincerely wanted us to be friends that's why I took the initiative of adding you on FB. I can also honestly say from the bottom of my heart that I'm free of guilt after what happened. Goodness! After accepting my friend request, within 24 hours I'm deleted! Rar.

Ooops. And of course how can I forget? Being deleted by someone's mom. 'Nuff said. 

I just discovered this series of "un-friending" because of FB's friend suggestions. FB's suggesting me to be friends with someone I thought was already on my friend list. *sigh*

Oh well, I admit I do un-friend people too. BUT for very rare cases like if someone still bugs me after breaking my heart (I know someone and I already removed him from my list harhar). I think that is an acceptable excuse. So di porket sinaktan mo ko eh idedelete na kita. That's just so lame. I'd rather let you see and realize what you've lost after making me cry. Mwahahaha! Joke! I just don't hold grudges for too long and I don't get the point of removing someone on my list except for the case stated above.

Hay. Some people. I just don't get.

Nga-nga pictures

I so so so love these pictures!!! Such a stress reliever. Sorry baby, I just have to publish this (with your consent naman diba? forced consent hahahahaha) because I need an inspiration. You know how stressed out I am with Grad School. Hahahaha!:) Thank you for bearing with me.

Still...

And after all the fights and the nagging and the I-hate-you-at-the-moment-if-you-still-don't-do-this texts and I-hate-you-more-because-you-just-replied-'okay,i understand baby'-after-sending-you-more-than-a-dozen-texts-stating-my-point text and the sweet sorry and a whole LOT of please-bati-na-tayo conversations...what can I do?

I STILL LOVE YOU... and a lot more. :)

No relationship is ever a waste of your time. If it didn't bring you what you want, it taught you what you don't want.

Happy 4th!:)

Today, we celebrated our 4th month together (2 days in advance since we'll be busy next week).

Red is the color of the day! I was surprised to see him wearing a red shirt. Oh no, we think the same. Haha! 

And the best part of it was... we celebrated it with my friends! It's my first time to introduce him to my Stat friends. I think Marion was shocked to witness how my friends and I talk -- kasabawan at its finest!

We had dinner at Chocolate Kiss at UP Diliman. Ang saraaaaaaap ng food and cake. I miss UP too!

Random sabaw usapan:

Marion: Patch talaga ang tawag nila sayo?
Vlad: Marami kasing pangalan yan si Patch eh. Minsan Trish yan tapos minsan Trixie.
Ox: Eh ano ba tawag mo kay Patch?
Marion: Baby..
All: Oooh.
Vlad: baby....damulag.
***********
Keith: Nagusap kayo ng susuotin?
Me: Hindi nagkataon lang.
Keith: Kasi kami nagusap eh. (Keith is also wearing a red shirt)
Me: Wow buti pa kayo nagusap ng susuotin haha
Vlad: Deh, nung nakita ni Patch si Marion nagtago siya sabay nagtext kay Marion na mala-late siya ng one hour. Umuwi muna yan at nagpalit ng pula.
Marion: Ah kaya pala late siya...
Me: Hindi no! Nung nakita ko siya, tinext ko siya na malapit na ko sabay puntang CR para magpalit ng damit. Lahat ng kulay ng damit may dala ko para sure. Hahahaha!
Ox: Wow, maipilit lang talaga. Haha!

Oh Cars!!!

I'm not a fan of cars because first of all, I don't know how to drive. Second, I'd rather have someone drive for me. I don't know what makes a good car good. Basta umaandar, pwede na yun! Haha! Having a boyfriend who works for the number one automotive company (yeah, he likes to reiterate that haha!), made me appreciate cars. Whenever there's a car show, he'd invite me over and he would painstakingly explain to me the details of each of every car  (yeah, painstakingly because I ask a lot of questions!). Last week, the Toyota Caravan was held at Bonifacio Global City. It was a good thing it was near our office so me and my officemates had a chance to drop by and test-drive different cars! Lucky for us too that we don't have to fall in line because I have a special pass -- the boyfriend was there (oooh the perks). I fell in love with Camry!!!!!!!!!! *drools* I vow I'm going to buy that car someday. Prius is too techie for me and too pricey! My officemates are now asking when the next Caravan will be. Uh-oh masyado nag-enjoy magdrive around the Fort. =)) I hope Lexus will hold a caravan soon.

I didn't have any pictures from the Caravan. This one was taken at the Auto International Show held at MOA.

Can't believe I got this

....and I find the picture amusing *nerd mode* hahaha! This is the effect of studying for 5 hours straight at Starbucks (just because I have no choice but to make myself busy while waiting for boyfie hahaha!) Oh noooooo. Midterms in two weeks. *zombie mode*

A Real Gentleman

Now, I'm getting the hang of being a La Sallian. Hahaha! We (yehesss, nakiki-"we" na, feels kind of awkward still for cheering for La Salle since I'm maroon by blood and blue by heart) never won the game, but looking at this picture made me proud of my school! Ang gwapo ni kuya *kilig* hahaha! We need more people like Thomas Torres. His efforts did not help him win the game but his natural actions won the respect (and hearts chos) of people. This is a good read. Click the link ;)