Summer season is finally over! How time flies so fast! Another half year's finished. Though I know I'm going to miss this season, I am now ready for rainy/gloomy season. :) It's weird how I used to hate the heat, the sun, and the sweat but now it became memorable for me. :) Though I don't enjoy the beach that much, I can say that overall, I enjoyed my summer SO MUCH. I enjoyed the bonding, the new found friends, the crazy little adventures, the relaxed and sunny vibes around me.. Everything! It was fun.. Even wild. :)


This summer, I appreciate all the awesome little things that made me happy and made me sad. It's been a learning experience. Too many realizations and lessons learned. From what had happened in my life the past months, I chose to live my life positively and full of zest. I chose to be more vibrant and happy instead of dwelling on not-so-good and on not-so-happy stuff. Though it's tough to move my feet forward without a hint of regret and disappointment, nothing's tougher than believing in myself that I can do it. That I will definitely do it..


As I reflect on the things I learned through this summer season, I realized I have to grow up na. I'm not a little girl anymore. I have to act and think maturely, to see the bigger picture and reach for my dreams. There are so many things that I still wanna do, I wanna go to, and I wanna have and I won't reach all of them if I don't move my butt out and plan my future. I'm 20 now and time's moving so fast. Life is fleeting so I have to make the right decisions from now on. Sooner or later, I am going to manage my life all alone because my daddy and my mommy will leave all of it to me because it's my life. So it's important that right now, I won't lose focus and the right perspectives, that I know clearly what I want. Gosh... Tough one, indeed. But I know I can do it. I have to. :)


These serious and life-changing realizations were made because of the different people I met the last few weeks. They made me realize the tougher side of life, that life is not always a bed of roses BUT I also realize I can be TOUGHER! :) It's all about the mindset and belief in myself.


Anyway, THAT blossoming something is over. It should be stopped before any worse stuff could happen. It's called damage control. :) It's not worth it. I mean there are just so many things that are much more important that getting myself a headache. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Maybe not now or maybe not the right timing. What's important is I enjoyed myself, every single moment of it. I appreciate all the happy bonding's, and the joyful banters of everyone. It felt like high school. :) At least I get to experience again the joys of sweet little discoveries about myself. And at the end of the day, my respect for myself and the people around me is intact plus friendship is more important! I'm proud of myself for standing firm on my own ideals and values. :)


SO my current moods/emotions right now: happy (everyday dapat!), hopeful, determined, grateful (for everything), positive, patient, gleeful :), and sunny. What's even more important about all these experiences I had is I get to know myself better. I believe I became stronger and much, much better because of it and because of the people who have been part of my life for a short period of time yet I will not forget easily. :)


For now, I am more excited to face the other half of 2010. I don't know what's in store for me ahead but I believe I can get by. :) I have my Almighty Father above. :) :) :) Nothing's sweeter than that. :)


HAPPY, HAPPY! JOY, JOY!


Let's all stay happy and positive from now on.









1. "You know how they say love finds you the minute you stop looking? It's true. And you know how they say you should always keep your doors open to life-changing opportunities? It's also true."


2. "Surrounding yourself with people you care about - and who care about you - will make you feel loved all year round."



"Always be prepared for someone to change your life." (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist)



1. "Learn to accept change and welcome growth."

2. "Be a good person despite your imperfections."

3. "Love something with all your heart and the rest will follow."



1. "The challenge is getting off your couch and making the conscious decisions to put your ideas in motions. You can always find a reason not to try but unless you become fully invested, you'll never know what could happen." (Dianna Agron)


2. HAPPINESS = Growing up gracefully.



6 Steps to Optimism:
a. Create a Positive Playlist.
b. Make your own Vision Video.
c. Stop complaining.
d. Engage in Happy Hobbies.
e. Believe you will succeed.
f. Take the right steps to achieve your goal.


"Always set your goals high. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, because YOU CAN, if you put your heart and mind into it. Don't be afraid to try new things. That's how you learn and grow. (Senator Pia Cayetano)

might leave you muna with these:

SELF ADDICTION.. wahehehehe!! :)))






yikes!! :)))) hahaha!!





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ELECTION 2010

As a first time voter, I was so excited to cast my votes last election and these are my observations in this so-called "automated election".

1. Sana lang mas maraming Pilipino ang responsible smokers. I almost collapsed sa dami ng usok na na-absorb ko nung election day. Naawa ako ng sobra sa lungs ko. :(
2. Sana din mas naging organized ang COMELEC lalo na ngayon na bagong proseso ang ginamit sa pagboto. Ang gulo-gulo ng pila dun sa precinct ko.
3. Sana uli mas maraming Pilipino rin ang marunong sumunod sa instructions para hindi na naging masyadong chaotic at maingay yung pila. Na-stress ako ng husto sa ingay! :p
4. Sana rin hindi ganun ka-sensitive na machine yung kinuha ng COMELEC para sa election na 'to. Majority of voters kasi are senior citizens or going there na so hindi na sila halos makakita.
5. Na-observe ko rin na parang parusa pa ang pagboto, parang burden. Ang haba ng pila, ang init, ang usok... Gosh! If I'm not THAT responsible Filipino enough, aalis na lang ako at di na lang boboto. Kaya lang I have to vote kasi nga responsable ako. :p
6. Truly, youths are the most underestimated population in the election. It's sad to know that only few Filipino youths are truly concerned in the future of our country.
7. Sadly, the people in our town is still practicing the "pera-pera lang yan" system. Selling their votes to a small amount of money which will only last for few days in exchange of 3 year uncertainty. But that's the dirty reality of politics, sad but true. :p
8. Now that political circus is over, sana lang ay magkaisa na ang lahat sa pagpapa-unlad ng bayan. Suportahan lang :)
9. Ok, I admit I have doubts in this PCOS machines that the COMELEC used and I even predicted failure of elections but in all fairness, it's been a healthy and fair election. Plus it's very fast because the results are there agad so the wait for who the winners are is not that long. Ang haba nga lang ng pila. :p Bonus feature pa ang mga funny tweets ni PCOS Machine :)
10. I sincerely pray for a better, prosperous, and progressive Philippines this 2010 and the years to come. Though my presidential bet didn't win, my support for the new president will always be there.

Congratulations to our NEW LEADERS.
And cheers to a NEW PHILIPPINES :) :) :)

PS: it's nice to be back to blogging again :)