Random thingamajigs

I want to color my hair so so bad! I want to ombre-fy it! Like, I want to color the tips of my hair blonde.  Or maybe, just color it red. But I can't because of our school's strict implementation on hair policies. *brbsobbing*

I also want to learn how to do hair and make-up. But mostly on make-up. I so want to learn contouring and applying eyeshadow and other magical stuff you do with the eyes and lips. I already asked my friend, Rica, if she could teach me how and she gladly said yes! I'm so thrilled! Hope she'll be available next week! It's the start of her practicum, you see. Wish her sched would be good enough to allow us to meet.

I must get back to business! It's been quite a while since we've last released a collection on our online shop since we were pretty busy with our studies and I also had org to lead so my time was really eaten up with all that. But after our Finals this week, I'm really really eager to go back to business and sell stuffs. I'm planning to create some of the accessories that we would sell. Little by little, we'll get to that. There's a lot to learn and I'm willing to learn it on our sembreak. I'm so excited! Already doing bits of research on how to make some accessories especially necklaces and bracelets. Will test the waters first then will sell them if I could make good ones.

Two more Final exams left for me, by the way. Thermodynamics on Friday, then last but not the least, Digital Signals Processing on Saturday! After that, it's "Hello, Sembreak!" already! Yay. But first, I hafta study. These two are the toughest subjects for us this sem. So, wish me luck!

Distracted, Afraid and Excited

I should be focused on studying for our Final exams this week but here I am again distracted by everything non-academic related stuffs (e.g bloghopping and planning for the comeback of our online shop). I just couldn't help myself but browse through from one blog to another. I have to do great pa naman on our Finals or else I'd get low grades for this sem and my GWA might not make it on the cut. Yes, I'm that grade-conscious but lazy at the same time!

I guess I'm just really looking forward to our much awaited sembreak. Sometimes I don't care about what grades I'll get basta ba matapos na 'tong sem na 'to. But most of the time I'm scared of what I'll get because I know that it will be the grade I deserve. And by assessing my performance this sem, it doesn't look good. I was too lax, too chill pill..

I'm afraid but again I just really really want this sem to end. I have plans na for this sembreak. Work on our online shop, get my creative juices flowing, do some crafts, Volleyball training and plenty other thingamajigs. I'm also quite excited for second sem because it will be a fresh new start especially when it comes to my academics. I can never be too lax again. I have plans na rin for second sem. I plan to be active. Push every project I've think of for our org, join our college's Volleyball team and join our course's dance crew. I might do some extracurricular activities as well other than these so I'm really excited!

Finals, take it easy on me.

Benchsetter Jessica Sanchez Fun Meet

I won an M&G pass on Twitter just by tweeting Bench's account why I deserve to win a meet and greet with Jessica. And my reply must have been creative enough because luckily, Bench picked me to be on the Fun Meet which was held last Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at the Edsa Shangrila Hotel.

I was so excited to meet Jessica because I'm such a big fan of hers. I supported her all the way during her journey in American Idol. I sing her songs whenever I can, which is every minute I spend on the shower. So, I really prepared myself and rehearsed what I'm going to say to her, how should I hug her, what should I give her and such. But I was kind of disappointed when the Fun Meet happened. There were no autograph signing, Jessica didn't even sang a bit AND the photo-op with her was a group picture. Ugh. But, oh well. I got to hug her and to see her upclose so yeah, everybody happy. Ha ha! 

Bench haven't uploaded the official meet and greet photos yet. So here are some photos that I got from another co-winner during the event.

My epic moment with Jessica, the hug! *u*

 Group photo-op! Mehhhh, I'm not even the one on her side. Ugh.

So starstruck-ed with Jessica! <3

See?! We're close na. Chikahan galore lang kami sa likod ni kuya! Ha ha ha.

I really can't believe I would be seeing Jessica in person and this close. I was just watching and cheering for her in front of our telly back then but this happened and it just feels so surreal. It is just a brief encounter but this means a lot! I'm so gonna watch out for her first ever solo concert. Starting to save up for it! Ha ha.

Dreams do come true, people! Who would've thought I'll get this opportunity in my life, right? Ahhh. Thank you so much, Bench, for this opportunity! :')

Someday

Mapapanuod ko din mag-concert fave bands/artists ko! Will miss Maroon 5, Jessica Sanchez(AI Tour) and Foster The People's concert for now but someday talaga mapapanuod ko din sila at iba pang bet kong artists!

Student/Blogger

How do they do it? They still have the time to squeeze in blogging with their studies. After ma-stretch out nang utak nila sa school, still may something sensible silang nailalagay sa blogs nila plus may outfitey of the day photos pa. And, regularly nilang na-uupdate. Pakak! Oh, well. Disadvantage of studying an Engineering course, eh? Maybe. But yeah, I'll still try blogging regularly. Heto nanaman tayo sa try, eh. Ha ha ha!

Sa mga student/bloggers diyan, bow down ako sa inyo! *clapclapclap*
Any piece of advice for me? ;)

A little push is what I needed

I've been feeling down lately and it has caused me to be lazy and unproductive. But tonight, I've gain my momentum back. All I had to do was to read, watch and listen to inspirational things. They're everywhere and I haven't just noticed them because I was busy being sad and sullen.

And so I started being organized again. I took  note of everything that needs to be done and actually start doing them. I feel so motivated and positive-minded. I was so uninspired these past few days. Thinking that I needed someone to inspire me and motivate me but I realized that I don't need someone to be able to accomplish these things. I only needed the right kind of mindset. And of course, God, because I can't do this without Him and because I'm doing all this for His glory.

If before I'm slowly going under, now I'm slowly seeing the light. Life is meant to be enjoyed, right? All of these hardships and problems, I can handle without sacrificing my happiness and positive attitude. I am so grateful because God had never given up on me when I had given up on myself.

If God put you to it, He'll help you through it.
He'll never give up on you.

What is up with me?

Sometimes when I'm in an incredibly happy and light mood, I get so scared because I know that in just a snap, in just one blink of an eye, everything would turn upside down. 

These past few days, I'm really having a hard time coping up with everything. I feel like I'm drifting apart. I don't know what's happening to me. I feel so lost. I don't know where am I heading to. My life has no direction. I don't know what I want, where to go and what to do. Just like awhile ago, we got dismissed early because we had no Thermodynamics class and I can't decide where should I go after class. Should I head home already? But a part of me wanted to go for a quick stroll at the mall and probably eat. If I'd go to the mall, what should I do? I don't know if I could eat by myself. That'd be so lonely. Oh, the dilemmas I have in life. I don't know if this is perfectly normal or if everyone's going through this as well or had gone through it already or will go through it eventually. I just don't know.

I must find my purpose. I can't stand waking up in the morning for nothing. There must be something I am supposed to be doing, I just haven't found it yet. Lord God, please show me my purpose. I can't take living like this anymore.

Better Late Than Never

Earlier today, I was browsing through my Twitter timeline and one tweet got my attention. It said that The Cab will be performing at The Ayala Malls on September 21-23. So I checked out The Cab's music just now and I instantly loved it. An instafave of mine is Vegas Skies. Been playing it over and over already. Now, why do I always know about great bands only when they're already about to have concert here in the Philippines? Seriously, I need more music lover friends in my life! Hopefully, I could catch their performance on Trinoma or Glorietta.

Hear their music out!

Its a long drive back to Vegas skies 
So I dont, I make one more wrong turn tonight so 
 Say goodnight our first goodbye 
Ive only got forever and forever is fine 
Just take your time 
We'll stop the clock together 
And know that the timing was right

What do you think of their sound? Did you love it as much as I did? Comments are highly appreciated. Music lovers unite!

In the middle of the term are Midterm exams

It’s that time of the sem again! Hell week, yes. Midterm exams are so on this week! Na-move lang dapat last week pa ‘to tapos eh, but yeah, that Habagat was so powerful it even moved our Midterms! Golly. I’ve already studied for our tomorrow’s exam. Nakapag-start na rin ako mag-study for our exam on Tuesday, Elecs. Wow! How GC, right? Lols. Wish me luck this week! Hope I’ll get good grades. Pampabawi man lang sa sangkatutak kong bagsak na quizzes! Ha ha ha. Mas magandang makahabol na ngayon kesa sa Finals pa. Gora lang ng gora!

For all those who’ll be taking their Midterms/Prelims this week, as well. Goodluck sa’tin! Study hard. PRAY HARDER! Leggo! We could all do this through Christ who strengthen us!

HEBEGET

Calamity struck our country once again. This is one of the worsts ever! Considering it’s not even a typhoon. Habagat lang pero kinabog pa sina Ondoy at Sendong! It caused so many problems, stress, destructions and deaths in our country. And because of this Habagat, we had 4 days suspension of classes. This week was supposed to be our Midterm week pa naman but thankfully, PLM Officials moved the exam week next week. There are students who can’t focus on studying because they’re watching out for the flood or their house has been flooded already or they simply just don’t want to spend this time to study for their exams because helping out other people who are in need is what’s important at that moment.

Even in our case, it was so stressful already. Our house got flooded as well but it was only way below the knee though it was really frustrating how our house looked. Chaos. But I told myself, we had it better than the others. I really got scared when the rain just won’t stop and it fell so hard I cried a bit. I went to my room and pray and read the Bible and just trusted everything to Him. I really am thankful that today the flood has subsided on our house and on our street already. Nagpakita na rin si Mr. Sun and everything was back to normal. Hopefully, this would continue because I heard that there are still flooded areas elsewhere. Makaramdam na sana ‘tong Habagat na ‘to at umalis na siya sa Philippines!

But little by little, we’re learning to stand up again. Actually, even during the time of calamity, pinipilit naming tumayo at hindi nagpapadala sa agos. Yet again, the Filipinos had shown their capability to help one another even in times of distress. Walang mahirap, walang mayaman. Lahat nagtutulungan! Lahat nagdarasal para sa kapakanan nang bayan. And that’s one of the things that make me proud to be a Filipino.

My heart goes out to those who’ve lost their loved ones, their homes and their things. I’ll do my best in my own little way to help other victims recover. Also, I’ll keep on praying for the Philippines and my fellow countrymen!

What went on

Hi, guys! So here's another update on my life. Brace yourself! Ha ha ha!

So my day started with another traffic jam. It's Friday, you see. Quiapo Day today so as usual traffic nanaman. But anyway, I wasn't late for my first class, Signals. I even had time to even ask some of my friends from Block 2 how was the exam, some said it was easy and some said it was hard. I'd have to agree with the latter! Okay, so it's not that hard but then again it's soooooo tricky!!! I therefore conclude, it's hard! Andddd, I think I just failed another quiz. But this time around, madali akong nakapag-move on. I was silent for like 5 mins or so then back to pakikipagkulitan with friends na. Unlike dati na I'll get so depressed and just walk away and head to the mall all by myself and eat and walk and window shop pa just to let all the stress out! Ha ha ha. I'm learning na! Like what Daddy O said in his preaching awhile ago in The Feast Manila, "Hindi masamang bumagsak. Basta matuto kang bumangon!". Oha, oha. And I think it's also because I'm learning to be secure in God. God is faithful and He knows I could stand up again, regain my composure and keep on pushing and fighting and moving forward! :')

Then we had a very meaningful class in Comms! Not because of the lesson about the subject matter. But because our professor made chika lang the whole time! He told us about the scalarized necklace, bracelets and rings chuchu something. Ha ha ha! Just search on Google na lang. I wasn't paying attention much to the videos and articles he was showing us. Basta na-gets ko 'yun! These are accessories that could help you avoid harmful electromagnetic fields. Some of you may have heard of it already. So, yeah. You got the picture. I'm thinking of buying one for myself and one for my Mom. Our prof's such a good salesman! Ha ha ha. And the from that, napunta kami sa alkaline water, brown/organic rice and different colors of rice. Kalurrky di'ba? Principles of Communications ang subject pero napunta sa healthy living! Ha ha ha! But, we're done with the lessons na kasi so we had so much time to spare. I wanna buy alkaline water na rin tuloy. One of my classmates is drinking alkalaine water eh and napapansin namin pumapayat siya and gumaganda skin niya and glowing ang fezlak niya. And according to my brainy friends, maganda nga daw talaga ang effect nang alkaline water and it's much better than the regular water we drink. 'Yun nga lang, much higher price din. Doble nang mineral water, actually. Puro gastos nanaman tuloy nasa isip ko! Ha ha ha. Oh well, God provides. Let's see. Melayyyy natin, good mood si Pudra one of these days at bigyan ako nang datung! Ha ha ha.

Our next class, Elecs, wala lang nangyari. Dismissed agad. We're done with the lessons na din kasi. Then what I did on our second break are pure EcESS errands. Lanyard and bulletin board. Got the sample of oyr lanyard already and I'm so pleased with it. Some EcE students liked it but some didn't. But oh well, you can't please everybody. Basta I know I'm offering something new, something different to the EcE student body. *winks* Kampanya lang ni Ate Koats? Ha ha ha! Then our bulletin board, nagkaka-progress na siya! Total makeover ang peg kasi nang BB namin, eh! Sira yung nasa likod, nabasag yung salamin. Ganda! So 'yun at least ngayon na-start na ang pagaayos nito. After that, design na! Leggo, Society of the Month! Hopefully we'll be SOTM for August. *fingerscrossed* He he he.

Then our last class for today, Enercon, our prof didn't show up. So I went to SM Manila na lang to attend The Feast. I missed the past two talks so I really feel good that I was able to attend today.

I'm tired already. My feet are sore and I just wanna rest. Will start studying for our Midterm Exams next week, probably tom na. Got a lot of agenda for tomorrow! Dentist, meet-up with someone for the book, study for Midterms. Gow lang nang gow! Ha ha ha!

Ciao for now!

I just wanna blab

Went to school to attend one class, Energy Conversion lab. I got late due to heavy traffic. Paka-bipolar kasi nang weather nowadays! But then again, our only activity for today was to report on the progress of our transformer. After that, our professor left the room already. He told us he would be back since some of the groups haven't had their progress report yet. So, di muna kami umuwi. We stayed in LAB2 and did what we do best. Minding our own business, that is. Some of us are having a tournament again. Tournament on what? On Fruit Ninja! Pinag-fiestahan nanaman nila iPad ni Kev. Ha ha! Some, I don't know what they're doing but oh well. I don't care anyway. Meanwhile, me and Guia also had our own world. I let her read some parts in the book, Fifty Shades of Grey. You know what parts are those! And just to clarify things out, no, I'm not corrupting her mind! Maybe, a little bit. But this friend of mine didn't even get what she have read. So funny! After that, I felt bad because I shouldn't have shared those things with her. At least na-realize ko 'yun di'ba? So instead, tinapos na lang namin pakinggan 'yung Weird Love Series Week 2 podcast nang Victory U-belt. Thammie Sy was the speaker for that particular talk. It's downloadable here: http://www.victoryubelt.org/ so go listen for yourself. The first time I heard it, I was alone in my room and the message of Thammie Sy really got into my deepest soul that I couldn't help but cry. I really wanted Guia to listen to it and really reflect on it. But some of our guy friends are talking with her while we're listening to this podcast so her attention was really divided. But, I really pray she got the message and I think she did because we were able to talk about some of the message Ate Thammie delivered. After listening to the podcast, di pa bumabalik si prof so we decided to go already since 30 minutes na lang naman na before dismissal. But wait, there's more! Ha ha ha. We went straight to SM Manila with Rajz and Kevin and ate at Greenwich. We pestered Guia about her love life. Oh, scratch that! I mean, her recent breakup which seems to be a very funny story now. A very well said joke, even. Then we went for a stroll while enjoying our sundaes from McDonald's. Guia and I waited for the two boys to go home already so Guia could check out Maybelline's BB cream stick. Nakakahiya naman daw kasi to buy it with Rajz and Kevin around since they'll just make fun of her and stuff. But before we go to Watson's to check it out, we first headed to Etude House and tested their BB Cream and other cosmetics. I let her try Etude's matte lipstick! At ayaw niya kasi daw madumi marami na daw kasing gumamit. But I still insisted and so she asked for a tissue! Ha ha ha. Kalurrks! Then we went to Watson's na but sadly, out of stock na 'yung BB Cream stick nila. So we decided to go home na lang since we have three quizzes for tomorrow.

I've already studied for these quizzes but I'm not that confident especially with Signals and Comms. Tricky kasi magpa-quiz si prof sa Signals, eh. And hopefully 'yung na-review ko sa Comms, 'yun 'yung lumabas sa quiz bukas! Ha ha ha!

Sorry napadaldal ako tonight. I'm trying my best to keep this blog alive, alert and enthusiastic! I'm taking it one step at a time. Pure text posts lang muna. I know it's kinda boring and it's not like the other popular blogs who have tons of photos on every photos but one-by-one malalagyan ko rin 'yan. It's just that right now, I want to blab. And I want to do it more often. I want to do it everyday, at the end of the day. And share what I've been up to, what I'm thinking about and stuff. If possible, maya't maya ako mag-uupdate. Taray lang di'ba? But I don't want to bother you guys with senseless post but I promise to develop my posts from here. Someday, I'll get better in writing down my thoughts and chronicling my life events. In order for me to get better, I have to do it often. Pauli-ulit? Ha ha ha. Ciao for now!

Sit and listen to the rain

That's what I usually do nowadays. Lalo na't napapadalas ang suspension of classes. Instead of studying and preparing for the upcoming Midterms Week, here I am watching movies, enjoying the comfort of my bed, scrolling through Tumblr, reading blogs, tweeting random thoughts and trying to finish reading Fifty Shades of Grey.

Wala kaming lab sa Comms this morning but since I'm already wide awake I'll do my best to get things done and do some studying and a lot of reading. Lahat pa naman nang subjects namin tomorrow, may quiz! Goodluck na lang samin. So, I'm still hoping for a suspension because we still have Enercon lab later at 1PM. Eh, progress report about sa ginagawa naming transformer lang naman ang ganap later dun. Oh well, start na ko magbasa-basa.

Ciao for now! 'Paka-walang kwentang post nito no? Bonggels nung title tas puchu lang 'yung mismong post! Kalurrks. Feel free to unfollow! Choz. Kala mo naman daming followers! Haha. Love y'all, my 6 dear followers! :* <3

All the good things in life

It’s been a month already since I last updated. So now that I’m back on posting, I want to start off with only the good things in my life right now.

EcESS, accredited!

Electronics Engineering Student Society or EcESS is now officially an academic organization of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila(PLM) under the College of Engineering and Technology(CET)  for the school year 2012-2013. And I’m really nervous but at the same time excited to lead our organization. I’ve wanted to be in this position ever since I was a freshie. I really looked up to all the former Presidents of this org and I’ll do my best not to bring them down. I’m going to give it my all to serve my fellow EcE students, my college and my school. 

Let’s go, EcESS-PLM!

The Posh Chic and Dainty Shop

Me and two of my close friends recently opened up an online shop where we sell accessories. We’ve always wanted to start a business and now we’re already starting one. Our first collection, Now Look At Me I’m Sparklin’, is still up at our page so please do check it out. Though, some items are already sold. But our second selection will be posted on Tuesday. Watch out for it!

I’m really enjoying taking orders and talking to our customers. I love meeting new people but usually I’m a very shy type person at first, but with this business of ours, I’m now overcoming that shyness of mine.

We’re taking this one step at a time so hopefully we could make this successful someday.

Victory and The Feast

I’ve been religion hopping recently. I now attend the Victory service every Thursday with Gracielle. Also, I’m back to attending The Feast every Friday and I swear to attend it regularly again. Sometimes I think there’s something wrong with what I’m doing since these services are from different religion but as long as I’m being drawn more to God, there’s nothing wrong with it. But just so you know, I don’t have any plans of changing religion. I’m still sticking with being a Catholic. I was born a Catholic, I would die a Catholic.

That’s all for now. Ran out of thoughts again. ‘Til my next post!

First day of school = roller coaster ride

I've already had few ups and downs as my senior year started just this week.

I was excited and kind of nervous going back to school again. Excited because I'll get to see my friends again. Nervous because I know our subjects are going to be tough as ever. Plus, the major down of all, I've had trouble being accredited as President of our academic organization, EcESS(Electronics Engineering Student Society). But yesterday, everything got settled and now I'm working on our accreditation papers already so now I'm happy again. I've shut the world outside for a day or two but I'm back to being the cheerful and bubbly Job everyone knew.

It's really stressful being a student and a leader but I really enjoy doing things for the greater good of my fellow EcE students. Also, because of this org I have learned to love my course and do my best to succeed in it. Most people would think that it would only distract me on my studies since it would require so much of my time and effort, I do get their point and they're right it's quite tiring BUT being a leader of our organization motivates me to do better on my studies so as to inspire other students most especially the lower years.

With the help of God, I could achieve all my goals for this school year.

A moment with me, myself and God

Today was one of the most rough days I've ever had so I went to our chapel in school to be alone and to meditate and talk to God. I'm burdened and I just have to let it all out and to just trust Him. Just trust Him. Everything happens for a reason. I may not understand his reason for all this trials and heartaches I have right now, someday I will. He will let me figure it all out in the end. And, I will be okay eventually. Hope I'll feel better soon.

Bloggers United stikes 3!

First Bloggers United I attended. It was so much fun to hunt for my favorite bloggers! Yes, it was literally a hunt because it was too overcrowded! I haven't shopped a lot though since there are only few male bloggers there and I'm not even with the same size as theirs so yeah photo-op na lang! Ha ha ha.

All the bloggers are so nice and accommodating! But there are really some who stood out to me since they were extra-friendly pa. I even saw bloggers from Tumblr. Also, the BU team are commendable! They did a very good job! Sayang I didn't have a photo with Ms. Ana Gonzales of Anagon! She was super duper nice. Nagkatinginan lang kami then boom! nakachikahan ko na siya! Sobrang kulit. Hope I could chat with her more pa SOON!

On the bus. Couln't contain my excitement so nagpaka-vain na lang! I went with my friend, Harvey. Last bonding na namin 'to for now since he transferred to Lyceum already. Good luck, Friend! I know you'd do well there!

Fashionista Commuter ang peg namin going to Makati. Love it! I really enjoy commuting as well. Hassle sa muscle pero fun!

 With David Guison of DG MNL. Siya talaga pinaka-unang hinanap ko! :"> I adore his style and swagger.

 Of course, with my Ate Krissy of krissyfied. She went to PLM also and she's one of the bloggers I really admire because her blog stood the test of time! She's been blogging since 2007(correct me if I'm wrong, guys)! Just wow! With that being sad, I'm determined to keep this blog up.

 Bubbly Ms. Melai of Style and Soul hosting the event. She did a very good job!

Reese Lansang. I've followed her on Tumblr but she has also a Blogger account. I really love her for her artsy fartsyness when it comes to her style and works(necklaces, earrings and bracelets).

With Paul Jatayna of paulhighness. Blurred siya here pero in person hindi, swear! Ha ha ha. Love his style also! I've just followed him recently but I became an instant fan of his.

Ganda nang lighting sa stage! And the backdrop is so classic! Bonggels!

 Hi, Mother Becky!!!!!! <333

With THE Divine Lee! I'm so happy I finally met her in person! I'm such a big fan of hers. She supports the LGBT community and she's beking-beki as well. I dream to be her apprentice someday! *u* Libre mangarap, di'ba? Ha ha ha.

 With Karl Leuterio. I asked him to answer the CLEAR Quiz that's why I just have to have a photo with him. His style is amazing too.

With Sarah Tirona. Asked her to answer the CLEAR quiz as well.

 Now, Gelo of Fabgelous is on the stage hosting with ms. Melai! He's so hilarious! Ha ha ha.

Debbie and Demmie Fermin of The Twins Owning It. We were schoolmates back in High school. Been following Ate Debbie's blog ever since Multiply was a trend in blogging then while Ate Demmie was the Student Council President in our school. They're both student achievers and something I've really admired about them. Good luck on Med school, mga 'te! :)

With Kelly Medina of The Traveling Boots. I approached him immediately when I saw him near the stage. I love his style! And the fact that some of his fashion items are tailor-made! Pakak!

Vanity with Harvey. Ha ha!

 Haggardo Verzosa na!

With Jake Galvez. I first saw him on Becky Nights and as I learned more about him, he immediately became one of the bekis I really look up to.

With Laureen Uy! So nice to see her.

 With Carlos Concepcion of Kingdom of The C.

With the lovely Camille Co! Soooooo posh! Love her! <3

 With Ms. Raleene Cabrera. Sayang humaba na 'yung hair niya. But still, edgy pa rin!

With Charlene Ajose from Tumblr. We were on our way out na then I saw her and I took the chance to have a photo with her! I've been a follower of hers ever since I started blogging on Tumblr. Tangkad niya na tas naka-heels pa! Wuu! Nalula ako, eh. Ha ha ha. It was nice to meet her! :)

Didn't have the chance(or guts) to have a photo with other bloggers I frequently visit, like with Ms. Valerie Chua and Mr. Bjorn. I also found a new blogger to follow and she's Janine Cham of True Infidelity on Tumblr. She makes cute polymer clay pieces. Check these bloggers out if you're not following them yet! You'll love them also I'm sure.

I really had a great time and I'm oh-so-looking-forward to the next Bloggers United! I gained new friend in this event as well her name's Andi of andicomia. She was super nice and her blog looks great! Hope to meet more friends from the blogosphere next time! :"> For now, I'll continue following these bloggers on their blogs. I hope someday I could inspire others through this humble blog of mine as well. *u*

Congrats, BU Team for a very succesful event!

Tired Failon

Another tiring day. Went to school to make a gown made from recycled materials. Gasgas na 'yung theme, I know. But it has to be high fashion! It is going to be used by our female representative for PLM Fahionista, an event held annually in our University's Foundation Day which will be held on the 4th week on June. There will be 6 themes for this year's runway and the theme assigned to our organization, EcESS, is this.

It's frustrating because they've only announced that the photoshoot would be on June 2 already which is on Saturday. We thought it's going to be next week so even if we have already the design and everything, we have to rush this today and tomorrow. We're not even halfway through it since we also have to do our guy representative's clothes.

Hopefully, we could finish this all tomorrow. I could just feel that the outfits we're making will look amazing and ka-vogue! Our efforts shall not be wasted. Ha  ha ha!

Star-spotting summer

Philippine Fashion Week has recently ended and I must say that this season was so star-studded! Popular clothing brands here in the Philippines have brought international celebs and top models for their show. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch any of the runway shows during PFW. But luckily, I still got to see Ian Somerhalder(Damon Salvatore of The Vampire Diaries), Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard(America's Next Top Model) in flesh! Now let me tell you about my star-spotting adventure.

Ian Somerhalder for PENSHOPPE / Mall of Asia / May 24, 2012

Ian Somerhalder went to MOA to meet his fans just before he bids farewell to the Philippines for now(Yes, for now. I'm really hoping he'll come back soon although I doubt that since he's going to be busy taping again for his American TV show, The Vampire Diaries).

1) Ian told the fans, "No pushing!" as soon as he got up on stage. It's your fault, Ian! You got all of us screaming and pushing right then and there! Ha ha.

2) Eri Neeman was the host for that 30-minute event and he got to interview Ian Somerhalder. He asked Ian if what quality a lady should have and Ian answered it's her smartness. And the crowd went "Awwww!". 

3) These lucky b*tches won in Twitter and they got to have a photo-op with Ian.

4) And....a KISS from him!!! I'm so jealous I could grab their hairs and throw them in the air. No, just kidding! But seriously, I'm jealous. Bite me next time, Ian!

5) Ian giving the crowd a flying kiss before leaving.

Ah it was so wonderful seeing him in person even though I was so far away from the stage since I got there only an hour before it started. But still, I saw him and that's what matters. Such a fan girl, I know.

Allison Harvard & Dominique Reighard for BENCH / Meet & Greet at Trinoma Main Atrium /  May 26, 2012

Ever since I've watched them in America's Next Top Model, I've been a big fan of theirs especially of Allison Harvard. I was so deeply affected when she didn't win for the second time(All-star cycle). But then again it was fated so that she would come here in the Philippines to be the face of Michael Cinco's Impalpable perfume.

1) Allison and Dominique just came out. The M&G started out half an hour late! But then again, it was worth the wait! At first I was at the 2nd floor but they were far away so even though it was already too crowded at the first floor I still went for it. A little push here and there is what it takes to get near them. Ah, the things I do for fandom!

2) I love this shot I took. It seems to be telling a story like the Coco Rocha episode during the All-star Cycle.

3) Allison doing a silly face and Dominique waving at her fans. She likes to wave a lot! Ha ha.

4) Lucky fans who won in Twitter(Why don't I win? *sniffs*) got to have a photo-op AND an autograph from Allicat & Dominique.

5) Hardcore fan crying just because she saw Allison. Whoa! And I thought I'm already hardcore. Ha ha.

6) Photo-op with Allicat! I'm jelly. *sniffs*

7) Photo-op with Dominique. Can you see the struggle of getting a good shot? Ha ha.

8) Allicat dancing. Put yo hands up in the air! Sooooo adorbs!!!

9) Dominique waving. Told you so she loves to wave.

10) Allison and Dominique doing their thing. Posing for the cameras before they left the venue.

It was so nice to see Allison in person! I'm just so happy I could tear up and cry then puke rainbows and butterflies. Hu hu! She was waving at our part and I think she's looking at me directly and keep telling us that it was so hot and I just can't help but shout that it's because she was so hot. Ha ha!

Sorry for the poor quality shots, though. You have to understand, there was a lot of pushing involved and they were only in a platform and not a stage and it's excruciatingly hard trying to get a good angle while my arms are super stretched to its limit. But it's all good with me since I saw them in flesh anyways. Ha!

Oh and a funny story, some people pushed me so hard they don't even know who Allison and Dominique is. Ugh. I even overheard someone said, "Uyyy, si J.Lo! Sino 'yung blond?!"(Heyyyy, it's J.Lo! But, who's the blond girl with her?!) Seriously, people?! The way na manulak kayo, MASAKIT! Ha ha ha ha.

A shot I took of Allicat. A little bit of editing then voila, instant fanart. Love her!

I feel like a total fangirl and I'm lovin' it! Hoping to see more celebs in the future! This experience motivated me to work on my dreams and maybe someday, I'll be the one people would want to see and would shout for my name! 

Dream BIG.

P.S: Thank you, Bench & Penshoppe for bringing these stars here in the Philippines! You have no idea how this made some of our dreams came true. Great job!

P.P.S: Thanks to Twitter for keeping me updated about the whereabouts of these celebs who came in the Philippines for about a week or two! 

Gratitudes

I think I'm now back on my reading track. Hours after posting my previous post, I continued reading The Power of Receiving and I'm now actually reacting to it. My brain is already processing every thought in this book. Hooray! I've already come across few exercises that I can practice every day to make me more understand the power of receiving. One of these exercises is to write at least 5 things that I'm grateful about every day. So that's what I'm going to do in this post since this day is almost about to end.

I am grateful because God woke me up today.

I am grateful for all the meal I ate.

I am grateful for my Mom.

I am grateful for my Dad.

I am grateful for my Aunt.

I am grateful for my Brothers.

I am grateful for my Sisters.

I am grateful for my friends.

I am grateful for all the lovely people God put in my life right now.

I am grateful for my time spent alone.

I am grateful for my time spent talking with my family.

I am grateful for all the books I've read and about to read.

I am grateful for our house even though it's not as beautiful and clean as others may have but I am still grateful because I know I can call it a home.

I am grateful for all the new things I've learned.

I am grateful for all of my inspiration.

I am grateful for God's love.

I'm going to improve writing down my gratitudes and not just settle for that "I am grateful.." phrase but for now it would suffice. I also think it's better to do this on Twitter since I could post there instantly what I'm going to be thankful about so that I won't forget it at the end of the day. 

'Til my next post!

Get back on my reading track

I haven't finished reading the third installment of the Shopaholic series due to my loss of enthusiasm, but then I started to read yet another book. You see, I do want to get back on my reading track, to read all the books I can this summer before school starts taking most of my time again. So, au revoir to chic lits for now and hello to a self-help book which dropped on the floor out of nowhere, "The Power of Receiving" by Amanda Owen.

 I don't know what is happening to me but I'm not absorbing anything in this book aside from the fact that we should not only tire ourselves in giving but we should also immense ourselves in receiving. I'm really trying my best to get back on my reading track again but picking up a book is already taking so much effort to do. What is up with me? Working did drain all my energy up. But so far, I'm actually enjoying this book and hopefully when I'm done reading, I could say that even if I struggled at first I was still able to learn something from it.

Oh, and after reading this, I'm planning to read another self-help book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" by John Gray. Have you heard about that book? It's quite a popular self-help one. If you happen to have already read it, comment away your thoughts about that book. Or maybe, I should really finish reading "Shopaholic Ties The Knot" already? Or better yet, start with a new series. Plum series perhaps? Ugh, my indecisiveness is killing me. So many books to read, so little time indeed!

'Til my next post!

Since I've got no work to do, I have all the time in my hands. I shall not waste it and as much as possible spend it productively. So here are the things I should accomplish at the end of the day:

• Clean my room - throw away unnecessary stuffs. Organize my school stuffs and also my books in every shelf. Change the sheets. 
• Finish reading "Shopaholic Ties The Knot(Shopaholic #3)"- I've lost track of my reading habit when I started working. Ugh.
• Do some more tinkering on my blog.

That's it. Will take a lot of effort but it's going to be fulfilling!

Major major changes

I've made major changes on my blog. As in, major major! I changed my Blog URL, Title and Layout. What do you think, guys? I'm so pleased with my new header. I just compiled a bunch of PNG files I downloaded from Deviantart then, voila! Instant piece of art. Also, my blog's title now is INSIDE JOB. Opting for a fresh new brand which I think suits my blog better since it's all about what's inside of me which are mostly thoughts, rants, random ramblings, deep emotions and what not. You can also notice how girly it looks now. So neat & pink! Kyaaaa! *u* If you're reading this, your comments are very much appreciated. I would like to know how are you liking my blog so far.

Catching Up

Wow, it's been a long time since I last updated this blog. I know it's already summer and there's no reason for me not to update. But you see, I was quite actually busy the past few weeks. Let me make it up to you and fill you in with what had happened in my life recently.

I want to start this up with a wonderful news. I passed all of my subjects last semester! Ah, it's old news but just thinking about it makes me feel euphoric. Though, all my grades were mediocre but still I passed and that's all that matters to me. And even if my grades were low, my GWA still managed to make it on the passing limit. Hooray! I'm so proud to share this news with you guys. It's better late than never, ayeah? :)

Good news always come with a bad news. My mom got sick recently. It was bad. I won't go into details anymore because everytime I think about it, I can't help but cry. But don't you worry, she's doing well now. I'm still praying that she will fully recover already because I can't stand seeing her so weak. If it's not too much to ask, could you please pray for her also? It'd mean so much to me and my family. Thanks.

And now, the reason why I've been busy lately is because I was working in a call center just for a summer job. I thought it was a great way to spend my summer. At first it was, training was so much fun especially I was enjoying it with my new found friends but when the real work starts(by that, I mean the actual answering of calls), I was so stressed out. I kind of regret applying for this job. You might ask why I did like what people in our house keep on asking-kind-of-blaming me, it's because  I was supposed to work there with my friends because we really wanted to earn some moolah this summer so that we could spend it on anything w e want to buy and also to start a small business. Sadly though, only 2 out of 5 of us passed and that was me and one of my friends. But then this friend of mine was underaged so she was asked to back-out just the day before training starts. Obviously, I was left alone. But I still went on with it because it'd be a waste if I won't push through with it. Everything was fine until like what I've said earlier, I started taking calls. It's just so frustrating to talk to foreigners who are so irate. They even sometimes degrade you for your nationality just because they can't understand your accent. I usually am calm handling situations like these but i never thought my patience won't last for a long time in this industry. It  was a nightmare for me working as a call center agent. I'm so surprised how some people could last in that field. This job is definitely not for me. So last Saturday night, I texted my trainor that I wanted to resign because I could not take it anymore but then he said I shouldn't give up. But I really really wanted to resign already so what I did now is I didn't show up to work. I was supposed to be working right now, but then here I am trying to catch up with you guys. To be honest, I don't know what will happen to me now. I mean, what consequences would it cause me because of my absence without leave. I don't have any plans on going back to that office nor in that industry. Whatever happens, I know that I have my family to back me up. They would never leave me. And most especially, God is always with me. He will never forsake me, this I know.

I know you may think that I'm a quitter. Yes, I did quit but it's only because that job was boring me out of my wits and it would give me a heart attack anytime. Everything happens for a reason and I've learned what reason God wants me to learn. It's to do what you love without expecting anything in return because if you do something you don't love, you won't be able to grow. You won't push yourself to do better because it does not appeal to you. So make sure that what you're doing is something you really love doing. This lesson I will always keep in mind and it will come in handy in the near future when I'm already working. It would help me figure out what I really want to do for the rest of my life.

So, that's it for a catch up post. I guess, I'll be a full time blogger as of now since I'm idle and got no work to do. Ah, I really missed this. Why have I decided to stress myself out? It's summer! I should be stress free! School's starting anytime soon so I better make the most out of my remaining days of summer!

'Til my next post!

Excited for LIV5!

We got no classes today! Hooray! My professors aren't around so I could enjoy the entire day lying on my bed. But no, not really. Tons of school works to do for next week. Still, I've got all the time I need.

Woke up today feeling so excited because tomorrow I'm going to watch the LIV5 concert! Whoopee! 

Me and my friend Gracielle got Purple Seating Area Stubs so we just have to go there early and we'll be seeing The Ready Set, A Rocket To The Moon and The Summer Set perform live closer to us. Coolio!

I'm just really so excited you have no idea! :">

These times are hard

I've been feeling so down lately. It's like, little mishaps make me want to cry already. When I arrived at school this morning was no exception. My first class every Mondays and Thursdays is at 7AM which is my Engineering Mechanics class. I think it is not only me among students out there who find it so hard to wake up very early in the morning. So yeah, I think you're already getting the picture. I got late awhile ago. And in that class, a late is considered as an absent. Cruel, I know. What's even more frustrating is the fact that I arrived only seconds after our professor had his roll-call. I seriously wanted to punch someone in the face! 

For some, this might be a little petty but for someone like me who's been getting a lot of not-so-good events for the past few days, you just can't help but feel hopeless.

Although I kind of broke down at the start of the class, I momentarily regained my composure and just told myself that I won't fail because of my absences even if that could be a factor but I should do my best in our upcoming exams and impress Engr. Magsino by doing some boardworks.

Bringin' the boys out! ♥

DORKS practicing their macho steps. Hahaha! So funny. =))

It's Biology day today in our school and here are my friends from that course as macho gwapitos! Haha. They were back up dancers for Cajie's talent portion in the HermAphrodite pageant held awhile ago. So proud of them! They played their part so well! Clap, clap, clap!

Think +

It's not a secret that I've been failing a lot of exams this sem on my subjects. And, I admit that it's all because of my laziness. I'm not putting enough effort on studying and so the result are my poor grades. Today, I felt like giving up again because I received our first long exam in Environmental Engineering and guess what, I failed. I've expected that because the test was really hard for everyone of us to answer. What I can't believe is, I got the lowest score in our class. That sucks bigtime! I wanted to cry but of course I tried my best not to. I don't want to show some weakness. I can still redeem myself in that class! And, I know that God is on my side and He won't let anything happen to me without a reason. :)

Whatever happens, I'm just going to think positive! I get so damn emotional sometimes but I'm known for being a very optimistic person! You can't let unfortunate events bring you down. You must go on and keep on fighting!

I'll just cry my eyes out when I already receive a failing mark on my class cards. Hope I won't get any, though. I want a carefree summer, ok? Haha.

Just a day, just an ordinary day

Went to school for nothing because all of my classes for today got cancelled. Ugh! I just wasted my time, effort and money. But, oh well, if I wasn't in school then I'd regret not seeing him. I even left him a Happy Valentine's Day note when he borrowed my Casio fx-991ES. *blushes* Though the kilig moment was short-lived because he didn't left a reply when he returned my calculator. It's all good anyway. I never felt that euphoric feeling for a long time. Hehe. 

So, that was the highlight of my day. I feel tired now but I have to study for our Environmental Engineering exam. Oh, the hundreds of pages I have to read! Just thinking about studying for it makes me want to dose off already. But no, I must stay awake! Gotta ace this test! Leggo, Job! You can do this! :)

A break from the complicated world of equations, formulas and circuits

Sorry for not blogging for such a long time. Ha, why am I being sorry? I don't even know if anyone's actually reading my posts. But that doesn't matter anyways because I'm here to express, not to impress! Damn straight. From this day forward, I'll make this a very personal blog. I know I've promised not to put negative things in here but If I can't help it, I really would. It's my birth given right to speak my mind. And it's just that sometimes, I need to let it all out. I think it's a good thing if nobody's reading my blogs because that'd make me feel no pressure and won't stop me from typing out my thoughts. Like what I said, this is going to be a more personal blog than it has ever been(LOL, What am I saying? I've just only started this blog two months ago! Haha).

Been stressing a lot about my academics. My grades are going down spiral! It's not something to be proud of but it's definitely not to be ashamed of also. It's part of being a college student. You fail even if you've done your very best. But those failures shouldn't make you stop! Instead, they should motivate you to work even harder in order to be on top. So, in order to combat the stress, I think I should make blogging a habit because that'd not only lessen my stress but also it will help me enhance my writing skills. I'm thinking if I should finally quit watching television shows and allot the time I spend on it into blogging and reading novels. Hmm. That's going to be a hard decision for me! Haha. But that is definitely a good idea because I'm dying to have a break from all the numbers and letters combined to form complicated equations, formulas and whatsoever things those geniuses want to do with them!

Commitment is the key. And also,  consistency. Hope I could make this a habit.

Be ANNEbisyosa!

Anne Curtis for PrimaDonna

I don't know when I had started liking Anne Curtis. I guess it's ever since I watched her in Showtime. She's such a sweetheart! I like her personality so much. Every time I see her on TV or in print, I feel so lighthearted and happy! Yes, she has that effect on me! I even always say, "Oyy! Si Ate Anne!". Feeling close, I know. But who the hell cares, right? I want to call her as Ate Anne, eh! I'm such a fan. Hahaha. She inspires me, too! Why? Hello!!! Haven't you heard? She's having her first ever concert on January 28, 2012 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum! 

Some of you may find it funny(like my tita and sibs) because of Ate Anne's super high notes that the song she sings seems to be out-of-tuned for her voice, but can't you see the beauty of a dream came true? Anne Curtis may be a frustrated singer and that her voice may not please everybody but that didn't stop her to dream of having a concert! And in just five days, her dreams will come true! Actually, it came true already. It's just the days that we're counting na lang. 

So sad, though, that I wouldn't be able to watch 'coz no money no honey ang drama ko! But as a fan, I'm just so  proud of her! Because of Ate Anne, I'm not afraid to DREAM BIG! She's a living testament that Dreams Do Come True! Wapakels na lang if they call you ambitious or they discourage you and tell you that you can't make it! Be ANNEbitious and work hard for your dreams like Ate Anne and you too will prove to everyone that dreams do come true! 

Here's her first ANNEBISYOSA trailer made by Mark Nicdao. Gow watch it! Bongga niya talaga. Rakista ang peg!

Don't be afraid to dream, okay? Remember, it's free and no one can ever stop you to. And of course, don't forget that God is behind your every dream that comes true. Be humble. Keep your feet on the ground and your faith to God! :) DDCT ♥