on walking and bumps: year ender post

I started walking holding Papa's hand. I walk when I need to buy load from a nearby sari-sari store. To keep my weight issues at bay, I do brisk walking every morning for the first 3 weeks of December. (I plan to continue BTW) At 21, I think I've walked on every pothole, manhole and bumped into every hump and bump in front of me. I've fallen into many ditches already and this year, the medical ambulance or the yellow tow truck finally arrived and pulled me out. It may take time but all the same it feels good to know that I'm being pulled and I can get back on walking. 

2010. Ahh, it feels nice to just pronounce it. (Say it with me, "twenty ten" *clap clap clap*) It comes with a certain kind of liberation and pure happiness!

I started walking through Stress Avenue this year. I had to painstakingly endure several stressful Tuesdays where I was asked to answer a question for a Jurisprudence graded recitation. To add damage, I had to prepare for the exams of all exams, the nursing licensure exam. It was basically what I did for the first half of the year. I felt like I left Earth for a while. All at the same time, our organization had to juggle review and graduation preparations and it was no picnic. We deal with 100 multiple choice post tests and late meetings in one day. Make it in an hour or so. 

Leaving Stress Avenue was a big relief. I was hyped so everything became blurred. Oops! I hit my head on a post. It was my fault, I wasn't really watching where I was going so I didn't do anything to avoid it. The post holds a sign that says Friendship Street. No matter where I walk, I am not alone. I can honestly say that this year has been full of wonderful friendships. 

It was an honor to meet my board topnotcher cousin Dr. Roel Evangelista, a blessing to create a thick thread of friendship with Timmy & Grace over UAAP, with Alay, Brigid, Nikki & Jean over review sessions and St. Jude trips, a priceless moment to talk with Ramon Bautista, to steal a photo opportunity with courtside reporters Jessica Mendoza and Lia Cruz and to display my fan girl affection to the FEU basketball players through a cupcake. 

Along side, there will always be my weird family and friends. All together, they kept my sanity intact and working.

I took a right turn where the sound is at its loudest and people are merry making. This must be the Achievement Road. I mustered enough courage and hard work to walk past through this road. With the touch of faith, God gave me what my heart longs for since the beginning of this year: to graduate with honors. I came to realize that nothing beats hard work and prayers. Who would have also thought that the student who was once asked to scrub out in her first ever major operation will receive a clinical proficiency award? Amazing, right? This year too, I am officially a registered nurse. An unemployed one at that, but still a registered nurse. 

While everything is happening, (or while I continue to walk in my life), life is.. well, life. It doesn't skip over the bad, boring or the not-so-worth-telling parts. I've had my fair share of losing patience over review materials, crying sessions over arguments with friends and family, breakdowns from too much stress and confusion over my career choice. Life and walking through it is not a walk in a park. It is not exciting every minute of every day. 

And so, I'd run over another bump and fall into another ditch. I'd see another road or street and walk through it. This time, though, I hope I learned my lesson. It's time I learned to look at the road, to really read the road sign of where I'm going and be aware of what I'm doing. 

If there's one thing I'm sure of for 2011 and for the years to come, it is that I WILL CONTINUE WALKING until I get past through every road and every bump.

So, I'm getting back on the road now. Here's to learning how, where and who to walk with.

HAPPY 2011! Cheers for a wonderful year ahead!

Cheers! Happy New Year!

post christmas post

25th has come and gone and we find ourselves surrounded by gift wrappers and opened presents. Ah, this time of the year when we only have a few more days to go before another year unfolds.

I salute my family and friends! 

To the man who gave me enough money and time to go holiday shopping. To the amazing woman who taught me how to wrap big presents. To the awesome girls who shared their blessings. To the boys who carried my shopping bags. And to all who made my Christmas a blast! Big thanks!

I also had the wonderful chance to spend time with my awesome buncha friends!

BOSSings at Avenetto :)

with Timmy and Grace at Cyma

This Christmas too was the great bonding time of the Pels! Hahaha! My sisters and I bonded over Perfect Match, a Korean series starring no other than Lee Min Ho!

What I love most about Korean series is that their stories have so much substance. They build the characters well, too! Perfect Match is definitely a feel good series for the single. Watch it if you have time, so worth it! I swear if he goes to the Philippines, I WILL SEE HIM!!!! 

While my brothers and I bonded over Family Guy! They love imitating Peter and Stewie's voices. I find them hilarious over the Simpson's. 

ADVANCE HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! :) can't wait for my year ender entry. Watch out for it!! 

fan girl: the nth time

Blessed Tuesday Morning!


It's an open book that I love speaking and sportscasting. So, it is a dream come true to meet LIA CRUZ! 

It frustrates me that I look like crap next to her! Hahaha! I really look like I just came out from bed! I'm also fat all over! I kinda hate my round face, too. I think I need to add more volume to my hair. Plus, my wide forehead says "hello!" Hahaha! Oops! Sorry for the rant! 

I was telling her how starstrucked I am to see her! But she keeps on saying "don't be!" She's super pretty!! She has REALLY nice features! I was really hesitant to approach her at first. Good thing, I found the perfect timing! Thanks Lia! And oh, Merry Christmas too! <3 

Now, if only I can have a picture with Bianca Gonzalez. 

Merry Christmas, guys! 

family is not a word, it is a sentence

We love them, we hate them, we cannot live with or without them. And oh, I am definitely not talking about boys! Hahaha I'm talking about FAMILY. 

I cannot count with my ten fingers alone how many times I've flipped out or almost flipped out because of my mom, dad, sibling or relative. It seems like families are built to drive each other insane or be the cause of your ultimate frustration or disappointment. Maybe we cannot really fully understand how Mama can be a nagger at times, how Papa can expect you to laugh at his old time jokes or how your sibling can get your things without your permission. 

It can be something as little as your sibling's inability to refill an empty water bottle, a mother disagreeing with your recent purchase, a father's strict implementation of curfew or the whole household's search for a lost mobile phone charger. We want them to love us,  to be proud of us, to love what we love. But sometimes it is frustrating to realize that they see things in a different way from ours and in return, we have no choice but to live with it. Baka napulot lang nila ako? O kaya napagpalit kami ng baby na kasama ko nun sa nursery? Could this be my family?

AND YET.

We cannot just turn our backs at them. There will ALWAYS be a thread, wire or rope connecting us to them. 

I LOVE MY FAMILY. I will answer back Mama, argue with Papa (only when I can handle his reasons), slam the door of my brother's room out of frustration and give the cold treatment to my sisters, BUT I will definitely choose them over a million dollars and drop whatever I'm doing when they need me the most. Why? Because families are there for each other. THAT'S WHAT FAMILIES DO. They reach out, they listen, they care (though you feel they do not) As the famous movie tagline says "Family isn't a word, it's a sentence." Your closest friends can leave you without a word, but your family just cannot. They are there for life. We cannot choose our family the way we choose our friends, WE ARE STUCK WITH THEM. So we must treat each other well. :)

And oh, did I say I love my family? 

Happy Holidays!! 

school and not being in school

It hasn't really hit me yet in full, the fact that I'm a graduate and a registered nurse at that. A young adult that needs to be employed or atleast starting to take steps to be employed. I realized it last Sunday, while hitting the road with my whole family, when my over achiever sister posed me this mind boggling question- Ate, ano mas okay.. nag-aaral parin or graduate na?

Can I honestly say that I'M ACTUALLY TORN? I cannot give her a straight and debate worthy answer. 

Here's the deal:

After fifteen years of uniforms, deadlines, textbooks, terror teachers and awesome ones, grades to maintain, responsibilities to look after to, relationships, school traffic, homework, projects, duties to attend, case presentation preparations, oral and written exams, piles of hand outs, pencil case full of high lighters and everything that comes with school, SCHOOL'S OVER. And yes, I am relieved! The burden of school was EXTREMELY EXHAUSTING. As part of the batch's organization, every single time that we spearhead a graduating event, it will hit me: I AM SO, SO, SO TIRED. I am sick of being all about school. Suddenly, the four years of college seems to weigh me down. Four years of keeping the nerd mode on. Four years of studying even for a ten item quiz. Four years of preparing for every prelim, midterm & final exam. Four years of giving my best. Four years of non-stop work. At the end of the day, all I want to do is hide under my blanket and sleep.

So, being not in school, loosens the tight strings in my chest. And a deep breath comes out. *deep breath* The sadness takes a back seat on this one. I'm more of relieved. Thank God, I came out alive! 

On the other hand... (here's where the dilemma sets in hehehe)

I'm relieved school is over but I'm also terrified of what happens after. 

I HAVE NO IDEA HOW NOT TO BE A STUDENT. AT ALL. I wish there was a self help book available for this matter. I've always been a student as what my memory bank can serve. There was always a handout to read, a test to ace, a project to cram for, a book to be studied. I cannot imagine a year without two semesters and a late mail that sends my grade to my parents. My hands are trembling as I switched the nerd mode OFF. 

Plus, it (not being in school) has it's downsides:

1. no regular allowance; but you're lucky if your parents love you so much (Thanks Paps!!)

2. boredom kills as much as tons of studying do

3. you're the instant house helper slash yaya slash errands girl/boy

4. YOU ARE OBLIGED TO LOOK FOR A JOB. ASAP!; and a sign welcomes you, too. "HELLO REAL WORLD! BYE IDLENESS!!"

5. you have no reasons to go out. sort of a bummer! you have to let your hidden charms work BIG TIME! 

Here's an instance I know most of you can relate (especially my nurse friends hehe :)

It's quite nakakahiya during elementary or high school get togethers where everyone brags about their new job. (well, not really brag but more of telling a background of the company they're working for and the pay check of course!) They turn to you and say "Oh ikaw san ka ng hospital nagwowork?" And in front of your engineer, CPA and economist friends, you go into details about the current unemployment issue of nurses in our country. In short, still unemployed! And boy, the feeling is disturbing. Right? Sila kumikita na. Eh ikaw? Wala pang nangyayari sa buhay mo. That's when you badly want to take baby steps to employment. Kahit baby steps lang. This is "what happens after" is. 

Yes, I'm scared and bit worried at the same time. Will I get a hospital job after my 6 months training? Can I make a living? Will I excel at my profession? A lot of questions going into my head right now. Above all this, I'm just glad I'm worrying because after this career crisis, I have reasons to be thankful and relieved. :) 

So I arrive at two points: 1) school is exhausting but can be really missed and 2) not being in school can be pretty taxing too. 

At the end of the day, I'm just lucky to have experienced both. School and not being in school. 

I'm excited of what comes after the second point. A lot of opportunities await! Slowly but surely. I'm ready to square my shoulders and embrace what lies ahead.

And to my sister, take that as an answer. 

Happy Day everyone! God Bless :)

Smile! Life is so, so, so wonderful!! :)

I can't think of any title. SRSLY.

Congratulations to my sisters Sophie and Christine! They both got honors in their second grading. Superb! My parents cannot make it at their academic convocation, which they have every quarter, due to prior commitments. And so I had to go up on stage! Imagine my grief (well not really grief.. but more of nahihiya and proud! Hahaha!) standing next to my over achieving sisters!! Sophie got 1st honors while Tin got 3rd honors with matching extra curricular awards which includes being a member of the debate team and winning quiz bees here and there! 

This is the only GOOD picture Tin took! (me and sophie) 

Congrats Tin!!

Oh! Here's Jenny Kim and Tin! Congrats to both of you!!

In other news! Hahahaha!!

I'm never a fan of lipsticks. My lips are chapped, most of the time, and wearing lipsticks tend to make it more chapped. One day, while at the mall, I chanced upon the 4u2 booth at Watsons. Flashback 2009, it's the same make up brand where I bought my forever adorable pressed powder which works like wonder!! I never really planned on buying anything. But the sign says "SALE!", so off I go!! Their lip stick shades look good. I tried  the nude shade, the one that mimics my normal lip color and lo & behold, I LOVED IIITTTTTTT!! 

It doesn't make my lips dry plus it gives me the perfect pop of color even when I have a bare face!

Yehey to this great, great find!!!!

From a beauty find to a disgusting one. I've been using my Vans as my jogging shoes. Look at what happened. 

BOO!!!!!!

Moral lesson: wear the appropriate foot wear. I learned!!! 

God Bless everyone!

Make Space!

Last week, I found this CD at my room. 

Look! Here's a CD!! 

One of my favorite cousin, Fred, gave me this CD when we met in Katipunan last August. He was insisting that I watch Hachiko, A Dog Story because it moved him daw. Just so you know, I am not a big lover of animals, dogs and cats in particular, so I skipped Hachiko and instead watched Everybody's Fine. 

Superb story!!!! 

Starring Robert de Niro, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell and Drew Barrymore, Everybody's Fine is your typical Christmas dramedy. As usual, De Niro's acting was moving. He dialed it down and won me over! I was emotionally drawn in, from start to finish. I was crying the whole time. The movie works because what you see on screen resonates with the viewers. Go ahead and watch it!

On the other hand..

I've been wanting to replace my worn out phone since August. 

super worn out phone

I have nothing against my 2330. To note, it's my only phone that wasn't snatched or got busted!! (this is my 8th phone I guess) 2330 is a living witness to every heart to heart text conversations I had with my friends and family. It receives my Bianca Gonzalez ktxt updates, too! But like what they say, you have to make space for better things. 

Here's the better "thing" that came!

my new baby!!!! :)

I hope you don't take me for a brat on this one. I actually wanted the hot pink, but it was out of stock. So the saleslady suggested this color. Now I realized it looks more sophisticated than the hot pink! Hahaha! This is actually a gift from my super cool uncle Tito Rene! Thanks so much again Tito! 

And oh, I found one of my treasured possessions the other day while cleaning my room!

More good vibes to come!! 

Of All Sorts!

After a twenty day hiatus, I'm finally back!! :) internet connection has been down and the PC got busted, AT THE SAME TIME. Thank God it's back!! 

I've got a lot to blog about!

November 1. 

Went to the cemetery with the Pelagio family!! It was really good to be reunited with some of my cousins. We've ventured out on our own careers and it's really nice to just sit down and catch up. (Even if catching up means sleeping together Hahaha)

L to R (top): Ate Alma, JC, Sophie, Kuya Angelo, Deus, Kuya Macky, Kuya JB
L to R (below): Ate Maricor, Ate Maricel, Tita Susan, Mams, Paps, Biboy, Tita Cora, Issa and Tito Jun

Not in the picture: Tito Rene, Tita Linda, Kuya Sammy, Kuya Russel and Kuya Angel 

I was close to tears when we visited my paternal grandparents' grave. I miss them so much. Lola was my earliest teacher while Lolo was the one who constantly checks on my academic standing in school! I miss you both! May the good Lord grant them eternal rest. :)

Enjoy your time with God, Lolo & Lola :)

November 2 & 3. 

Attended the BLS Training at Red Cross with Kuya, Elaine & Kristy! Day 1 was solely for lecture while Day 2 was for practicals. Just so you know, I should have taken this training a few months back, if not for the UAAP fever that I caught! Almost everyone I know had their certificates already so I was really itching for it be over. As I would like to put it 'one at a time". So I studied well for the exam, may be a bit too well to get a perfect score! I was surprised when Sir Andrew announced "May naka-perfect". I wasn't really expecting but when he called out "Jessica.... Pelagio? Sino 'to?" I couldn't help but grin. Thank you Lord! The practicals was quite a laugh trip. The counting for the rescue breathing and chest compressions are confusing! Yung tipong alam na alam mo pag nagppractice kayo, pero pag nasa harap mo na yung dummy and instructor, your mind goes blank. Good thing, we all passed. :) That reminds me, I have yet to get my certificate and license!! 

Within that week, I got a call from a neighbor, asking me if I can tutor her grade 7 son. I liked the idea of teaching so I gamely agreed. I am helping Ivan, my tutee, with his Math and Science, not really my favorite and best subjects during high school but I'm trying my best! I think I'll keep up with this part time job until December. Next year's a busy one!!

The next week, Papa played with the idea of taking a 4-day vacation to Leyte this December. A good friend of his invited us over for their fiesta celebration!!! The last time I checked, we are already booked. By us, I mean me and Paps! Mams has her own trip scheduled while the sibs are school-stucked until then. I hope everything works out!!! 

Also within that week, my uncle, Tito Rene surprised me with the news that he is sending me money as a graduation slash board exam success gift!!!!! I cannot believe it! I couldn't thank him enough. :) 

On a totally unrelated note, I am going crazy over make-up!!!! Last week, when I did the grocery with my little brother Biboy, I sneaked in the Etude House counter at SM. It was heaven!! I am smitten with their make up line, not what with their dainty packaging!  I am particularly in love with this product. (see below)

LUCIDarling Soft Spongy BB Makeup Coverage

I was able to try this good stuff for a day. It's lightweight and has good oil control. It comes with a brush for an even application. It's a bit pricey though. But compared to other brands, I think this is cheaper by a 100 php. 

Even when I'm not on break, I have this!!!! 

PERFECT SUGAR FIX!!!!!! :)

I'm leaving you with a quirky picture of mine. 

Have a nice week ahead!!!! 

Huh-lloween

Biboy (my lil bro) with Nykos :)

Nykos is so, so, so cute!! Super chubby nya!!

Does he look scared?

I met him while I was walking towards my brother's room. His name is Rasheed. He seems foreign to me. He was dressed as an Indian something and was actually trying to show his sharp nails!! I didn't mean to scare him!! Very cute booooyyyyyyy!!

Here's Sam!!!

Sam is one of the nicest girls in their class! She's super smart and pretty!! She's a year older than the rest of her classmates. She was playing with the slimy thing she won from the booth downstairs.

Super kulit Joshua!!!

I love makukulit boys!! Joshua is one of my brother's closest classmate. Super makwento and makulit!!! His tita kept telling me how mischievous he is! Oh well, ganun naman talaga mga boys eh!  


I wasn't able to take the pictures of the other kids since they were all busy catching bubbles.

And oh, when I was still a skinny elementary girl I went gaga over this thing!! 

Happy Halloween guys!! :)

I just had to ask.

I asked Riki Flores a question!!! This is my lame attempt to be her apprentice. 


 Check her blog made of awesome-ness!!! :)

Cheers!!

October 22, Friday. Happy 22nd wedding anniversary to Paps and Mams!!! 

So let me tell you something about my parentals. 

PAPS. 

Ikaw na nga ang may iphone 4!! 

Occupation: Lawyer
School graduated: Far Eastern University, Bachelor of Arts in Pol Sci; Bachelor of Law
Age: 37 right Paps? Hahaha!


Question: So how is it like to have a father-lawyer? 

JC Pelagio: Well, it's both frustrating and satisfying!! Frustrating, because when we have gimiks to ask permission for, Paps can pull out ALL his reasoning skills in one sitting. It's quite useless to argue with him because arguing and analyzing other people's reason is so, so, so much part of his daily life. I sometimes find myself writing down my reasons in a pad paper so I am fully equipped! Hahaha! Satisfying, since Paps can be really, really galante. Just ask and you shall receive. 

Q: How's Atty. Pelagio as a father?

JC: A father during the weekdays, family driver during weekends and a friend at all times. 

Q: What's his favorite past time?

JC: Hahaha I am so dead when I share this but Paps often go home late due to his usual videoke nights with his lawyer friends!! You see, he is a big lover of music! And oh, he loves to sleep!

Q: Is he strict?

JC: In terms of what? In gimiks, he can be. So what me and my siblings do is arm ourselves with reasons that can top his. With boyfriend and suitors, not really. As long as you tell him who the guy is. In general, not really. 

Q: Being the daddy's girl that you are, why didn't you take up law in college?

JC: That's a classic question from relatives and friends right there!! I have so much respect for Paps and his career. I would like to put it this way.. As an individual, I know my strengths and weaknesses. Given that, I feel that what I have will not be enough to excel in a profession that asks more than what I can give. Di naman sa wala akong tiwala sa sarili ko, but I'm just being real. Besides, I also want to establish a Pelagio in a different field. 

Q: Is your dad supportive of your profession?

JC: Yes! He actually talked me into nursing so he really has to support me!! Hahaha! Seriously, I'm thankful that my parents are not impatient with my being unemployed. They trust and support me with my plans. 

Q: Any message for your dad?

JC: Hey Paps, I love you!!! 

MAMS.

Mams!!!!! :)

Occupation: Project Managaer, Phil National Red Cross PDAF Department
School Graduated: Araullo Lyceum, BS Commerce
Age: 52


Question: Your Mom works as?

JC: Mams is currently employed at the Phil National Red Cross as Program Manager under Sen. Gordon's PDAF project. Prior to that, she worked at TLRC. 

Q: She's a budding entrepreneur right? 

JC: My mom has her heart towards business. She has her own line of laundry soap before. Before, she used to sell clothes and her famous maja blanca! I think she has plans of putting up her own business by next year! 

Q: Is your mom strict?

JC: Definitely not!! She can give you her go signal in an instant! 

Q: Is there anything you would like to share with everyone about your Mom?

JC: Let me see. Mams loves lipsticks!! She can go out without any powder or eye shadow, but not without lipstick! She is currently trying out ballroom dancing as exercise. She makes the best maja blanca in town!! Mams has issues on my weight. SHE TELLS ME, MAG EXERCISE KA NGA! ANG TABA TABA MO NA! Hahaha! 

Q: Are you close to your Mom?

JC: I'm closer to Paps. But it doesn't mean that I don't share issues with Mams. I love them both!

Q: Message to your Mom?

JC: Mams, I know how hard is it to conceive and bear a child and for that, I am so, so, so thankful that you decided to give me life! I love you!!

AND SO WE CELEBRATED AT OUR FAVE CHINESE RESTAU, HAP CHAN!!!!! :) 

More years of togetherness, Paps and Mams!!! 

Huh?!

PHOTO FAILURE, AGAIN. 

One sunny afternoon. August 2010. 
Photo by yours truly. 


Hahaha! Feelingera self making its OWN way. 


Happy, Happy Wednesday! 

First Love Never Dies

Happy Monday! Geez! It's another week again? Wow!!

Haven't been blogging since I've been thinking a lot lately. About my future plans. So yeah, I don't get to receive any "Ano ba yan?!" comments. Because it's all about my future!!!! Let me start by talking about my first love.

My high school friends maybe quite surprised when I announced that I'm going to take up nursing in college. You see, they've known me as the actress slash reporter-wanna-be for four years!! They might be thinking "why oh why?". I kinda found myself asking the same question few years back.

Before I learned to love nursing, I loved COMMUNICATIONS FIRST. It'll always be my first love. No matter what! My nursing admission is a classic story. Flashback to 2006, I was playing with the thought of taking up Communication Arts in UST. (I didn't pass UP Broadcasting Comm and I was late for the ACET). That time, I would say "anong work makukuha ko dun?". So, I need to apply somewhere else. My Paps recommended a nearby school. Being the Papa's girl that I am, I gave in. They are only offering medical related courses so I just had to choose from three. Paps talked me into taking up nursing, and without any further thinking, I applied. Poof! Next thing I knew, I was already paying my tuition fee!

It was heartbreaking to leave communications. REALLY. All my life, I've always dreamed of becoming a reporter or a tv host. I am always giddy when people say I speak well or I connect well in the audience when I speak!! The happiness is just awesome! In high school, we had a newscasting competition where we won. I had the time of my life when I wore that black blazer and skirt! Feeling reporter talaga! As for its final task, we had to read a spiel written in a cartolina. We never had the chance to pre-read it so it really is a challenge on how you'll break down the phrases, the intonation and the likes. Thanks to my theater background. Oh yes, I was once a school stage actress! I was also asked to host our prom for two years! That is the first ever major hosting job that I was able to do!

I kept the invitation!!! 

Don't get me wrong ha? I don't have any regrets with nursing. I learned to love it and saw the fulfillment of taking care of sick people. All I'm saying is that, my love for communications will NEVER DIE. I would gladly take a work communications related but will  forever be grateful to my nursing diploma. Four years is four years! :) To boot, I even got cum laude honors plus a clinical award. So yes, I loved nursing :)

More on my communications experience!

I also got the chance to host some of friend's debut. And my happiness when their relatives   tell me "you're so good!" is overflowing!! :) I blush too. And as you can see, I'm practicing my writing skills on this blog! I need more practice.

I am also proud to say that I am a lector-commentator in our parish. It's my simple way of saying "Thank You, Lord!" for the gift of speaking :) I would like to think that He makes me good all the more!! :) 

First love never dies. If you can see my face right now, I'm wearing an ear to ear grin, PRICELESS.

So if you got any job there for me, I will gladly take it!! :) 

God Bless everyone!!!!

Mementos

I was cleaning my room the other day and saw several notes and mementos.

Cute right?

A really good friend of mine gave this to me in high school. I forgot what the occasion is. Hahaha! He is a superb artist! To the highest level ang galing! This is made from plaster of paris and I don't know how his amazing hands made it to look this awesome!  I've always loved this gift and so I kept it a special place. Renz was my best guy friend (or atleast used to be) and I miss him when I see this. Miss you!

Super dirty whiteboard! Hahaha!

The writings has been there since I knew I passed (August 27) and since I got crazy cheering for the Tams (don't know the exact date).  I've been using it since 4th yr college where I jot down my to-do-list and deadlines!  I am a schedule freak and I don't like messing my schedules. It doubles as a motivation board too :)

New Year Plans? Hahaha!

I love writing down what I'm looking forward to or what I want to achieve. With God's grace, I was able to graduate with honors and it was one of the most fulfilling experience EVER!! It's always good to be appreciated. 

Awwwwww. :)

This note comes with a special gift inside! (It's a volleyball figurine hehe:) I was Head of the Graduation Pictures and I was tasked to plan and work on the faculty pictorial in our school. I was asking for signatures here and there, skipped some classes to supervise the pictorial and to make sure the professors are doing good. It was really taxing! But thank God things went smoothly. To cap it off, Ivana gave me this! I love you Ivana! 

OMG!! From my sportscaster idol, Jessica Mendoza!

I was itching to get my photo-op with her!! I asked her for the pic first. After a few minutes, I asked her for this autograph! Thanks to Timmy who had spare paper and Hannah for the pen! I am not so ready! Hmm, wrong grammar ba? When I asked her for the photo-op, she said, "Do I smell like beer?" She must have drank some beer na pinaligo sa kanila sa dug-out after Ateneo won in Game Two! Hence, the grammar. Hahaha! Doesn't matter. That's her handwriting and I love her! <3

FOR TIMMY!!! 

I borrowed this Chalk Mag from Timmy during the Testimonial Breakfast. It was with me for a long time already but never had the chance to return it to her since when we watch games, it was a hassle to tag along a magazine that needs not to be wrinkled! Game Two came and it was raining. Again, di ko dinala. We were assuming already that we will still see each other in Game Three!! Hahaha! But the unfortunate event happened. Now, we don't have reasons to see each other. I was asking her when can I meet her so I can return the mag. And she said she's going to give it to me nalang as a remembrance of our UAAP togetherness. Awwwww. I'm so touched!

Can you see the A?

When you get inside the Big Dome, the ushers had to give you a stamp. Dati kasi yung parang bilog lang ung isstamp. So I was wondering, ano ang A na 'to? That A is for Upper A pala! Hahaha! I thought it's A for Ateneo side! Hahaha!!! 

Happy start of the week everyone!! :)