25 Things

1. I am VERY scared of mascots, clowns, dogs, cats and snake.
2. Writing has been my alternate life since 5th Grade. I have been chronicling, writing poems and short essays since my elementary days.
3. A good book never fails to save my day.
4. Worst-case scenarios are always being considered in my battle plan.
5. Surprises are never pleasant for me. Seriously, they’re not welcome even if the intentions are good.
6. I own pieces of vintage jewelries, handed down from my maternal grandmother.
7. Shopping alone works for me. I never liked having someone with me as I scout for whatever items.
8. My Matchbox collection is considered a treasure. I currently have 159.
9. Cleaning the bathroom is my favorite chore.
10. It is impossible for me to study or read a book with the TV or music on.
11. I eat like a rock star but I don’t get fat. Curse or blessing? I am not really sure.
12. Sometimes, I prefer to be alone and get lost in the stories I read from my books.
13. I can be very, very choosy with the people I talk to. With that, I will never covet the Ms. Congeniality award and that’s okay with me.
14. While roaming around the mall, a man old enough to be my Dad asked for my autograph thinking that I am this former Sabado Nights commercial model. That was very funny and embarrassing!
15. Frugality can be my thing but buying anything from Ukay ukay has never crossed my mind.
16. Rainy days and the cold season affect my mood. I become very sad, for some reason.
17. My tolerance for physical pain is filthy low. I once passed out when my doctor took out my blood samples.
18. Riding my skateboard gives me this certain tinge of pride. Not everybody can balance himself or herself, much less ride a skateboard and flip it.
19. I cannot EVER stand long and dirty fingernails. Yaiks!
20. Filipino, History and Accounting will never land in my list of favorite subjects in school.
21. Text messaging has never been an addiction for me.
22. I am effing allergic to shrimps, crabs and oysters.
23. After drinking half a bottle of San Mig Light, I get very dizzy already.
24. I can pull tunes quite nicely. Such talent landed me a "lead vocal" stint in high school and college.
25. I sleep with my meme (an old blanket from my childhood) and a bear stuffed toy named, Ewin. 

Scary Secrets

"Dishonesty and betrayal starts not in big lies

but in small secrets."

- Amy Tan

Caterpillar

“I am like a caterpillar in a cocoon of paper; all around me are sketches of sculptures, small drawings that seem like moths fluttering against the windows, beating their wings to escape from this tiny space."
- The Time Traveler's Wife

Twenty-Eighth

Yes, I am a year older - and will become better and wiser. So, despite all the challenges, I made it whole on my 28th. 

Thank you - 

• HIM
  
• Hon
  
• Family
• Really great friends
• Chika mates at work
• Everyday miracles and triumphs
• Never ending tests ( I know they'll make me better, always)
• Ability to enjoy certain detours
• Places I have been to this year
• People who made me smile and laugh... and cry
• Those who never grew tired of keeping my feet on the ground
• Those who remind me of whatever goodness they see in me
• Strangers who are brave enough to initiate a conversation with me
• The Ateneo Blue Eagles making it to the Final Four (gunning for a 4-peat!)
  

It has been quite a fruitful year for me. I could not thank the Heavens enough.

A new leaf

Thank you, Lord for another year. :)

9/11

9/11

Remembering those who perished and survived. 

September Issue, a year after

 

Brighter than Sunshine (Aqualung)

Cover by K. :) 

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