Just a quick post.
I think I am about to explode. My heart is full of random thoughts, unexpected feelings and words left unsaid. What should I do? I know this is not the right time to tell him everything but this is the only time to tell him all.
For the longest time, I started to feel afraid again. Afraid of rejection. Afraid of expectation. Afraid of what could he say. Afraid of everything. How can you start one thing if you're afraid of it?
What if he's different? What if I don't even know him now? What if he don't want me back, even just for a friend? What if pain changes him? A lot of questions is bugging my mind. I am afraid to hear all the answers.
I don't know how many post in this blog has been dedicated to him. All I know is for almost 4 long years, I've been fooling myself that I already moved on. But the truth is, I never gave up. I didn't let go. I still love him and I just stopped showing (saying it). The feelings didn't changed.
What should I do?
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Rooftop Prince
I'll admit it, I'm a sucker of Korean dramas/movies. I really cant explain it but there's something about there dramas that will make you so hooked. Some of the dramas/movies can make an expression like, "That's it?", "Bitin!", "Grabe!" and a lot more.
Recently, I just finish watching Rooftop Prince. I've heard of it for a while but reading the story line makes me say "Ay! Hindi realistic." but upon starting it, I just can stop watching! :)
It is a story about the Crown Prince that was transported 300 years into the present day. They believe that reincarnated to figure out the reason behind the Crown Princess' murder in order return to Joseon. The Crown Prince along with his 3 subordinates fell into Pak Ha's rooftop, a mid-20's cheerful woman that become they're guardian.
Do you kind of believe it fate? That everyone of us has her own partners that is destined to us even before we are born? That no time and distance can interfere fate? That if you two are really meant to be, you will meet at the end?
This drama shows that there is fate. The story may not be that realistic but it can make you believe that there is really fate. And when fate takes control of everything, you can force it to stop or continue. It will happen at the right time, for the right reason, right place and person.
Watching movies like this makes me believe in love, destiny and fate. I may have miserable love life now, I know I will get the chance to meet the one and only that is destined for me. The one that I love and love me back. Let's just not rush into things. As what elders says: "Huwag mo hanapin and pag-ibig, haban hinahanap mo 'to, magiging mailap sayo. Hayaan mong tandhana ang gumawa ng paraan." (Don't look for love. The more you're seeking for love, the less possibilities of having it. Let the destiny do it for you).
Recently, I just finish watching Rooftop Prince. I've heard of it for a while but reading the story line makes me say "Ay! Hindi realistic." but upon starting it, I just can stop watching! :)
It is a story about the Crown Prince that was transported 300 years into the present day. They believe that reincarnated to figure out the reason behind the Crown Princess' murder in order return to Joseon. The Crown Prince along with his 3 subordinates fell into Pak Ha's rooftop, a mid-20's cheerful woman that become they're guardian.
Do you kind of believe it fate? That everyone of us has her own partners that is destined to us even before we are born? That no time and distance can interfere fate? That if you two are really meant to be, you will meet at the end?
This drama shows that there is fate. The story may not be that realistic but it can make you believe that there is really fate. And when fate takes control of everything, you can force it to stop or continue. It will happen at the right time, for the right reason, right place and person.
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| Photo from Google. |
Okay! I am becoming cheesy and hopeless romantic here. I need to end this blog post. Bye! :)
Friday, January 4, 2013
Salamat 2012..
Maraming rason para magpasalamat ako sa nagdaang taon. Taong dapat pasalamatan. Experience na masarap at masakit balikan. Maituturing mang hindi ka'swertehan ang taong nakalipas para sa akin marami pa ring dahilan para namnamin at alalahanin ang bakas na iniwan ng 2012.
- Narating ko ang sa unang pagkakataon ang Singapore. Isang maunlad na bansa at malayong malayo sa katayuan ng Pilipinas. Maraming pasyalan na talagang maiingganyo ka. gugustuhin mong magbalik-balik sa lugar na ito.
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| Me at Merlion. |
- Natunghayan ko sa ang Hot Air balloon Festival sa Pampanga. Matagal ko ng gusto masaksihan ito. Ngayong 2012 lang ako nabigyan ng pagkakataon.
- Nagpakulot ako ng buhok.
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| Thank you Status Salon. ;) |
- Natapos ko ang Kursong Hotel and Restaurant Management. Maraing salamat sa lahat ng walang sawang sumuporta at nagbigay lakas ng loob para makaya at tapusin ang kursong ito. Utang ko lahat sainyo to. Thank you! :)
- Naka'experience ako ng tinatawag na "Foam Party" na ang suot ay pantalon, tank top at doll shoes.
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| Happy birthday Sweetie Pie. :) |
- Reuniting with Marco Gabriel Llamas. Pagkalipas ng 4 na taong pamamalagi sa Australia, naisipan niyang bumisita sa Pinas. What's up, mate? :)
- Natapos ko ang pinakunang 5k run ko. Salamat sa Hyundai para napakasayang fun run na to.
- Wakeboarding.
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| Salamat, CWC! |
- Maging bahagi ng ika-100 taon ng Paco Catholic School.
- Surfing at Surfing Capital of the Philippines, San Juan. Isang bago, nakaka'addict at mahal na hobby.
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| You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf. |
- Makaranas ng "bar hoping". Central taft- Eastwood- Eden-Blue Onion-Mcdo.
- Be a bookworm.Matatawag bang book worm kung puro ganito ang binabasa ko? :)
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| At marami pang ibang libro. :) |
- Marating ang Bohol.
- Mahanap ang kauna-unahan kong trabaho.
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| My IHOP Family. |
Sadyang ang mga bagay ay may kanya-kanyang pagkakataon. Nagpapasalamat ako sa laht ng naging bahagi ng 2012 ko. Marami akong napuntahan, nakilala at natikman. Lahat ng pinagsamahan at ala-ala ay aking pakaiingat-ingatan at magpakailanmang mananatili sa puso ko. :) Salamat 2012.
NYE! :)
I am truly blessed and blissful to be celebrating New Year's Eve with the people I love the most. I literally could not ask for more. I am speechless.
I'll be sharing our wonderful pictures on how happy we were..
I'll be sharing our wonderful pictures on how happy we were..
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| Kamayan. |
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| Sidewalk sa may Harrison. |
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| MOA.. :) |
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| Tequila shot to welcome 2013. |
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| Samantha Arabella |
Resolutions? More of a Dream.
Since the 2013 came, almost everyone is saying "This is gonna be a great year."or "this will definitely be my year". and whatsoever. That is how Filipino thinking is all about. Embracing the positivity as the days and months came by to lessen the negative vibes that will come along the way.
One day, as I am watching some of my favorite series, I realized that I have a lot of dreams I need to at least achieve this year.
So instead of making New Year's Resolution which I know that I can't finish or accomplish by the end of the year, I decided to list down my dreams, goal and bucket list. This include short-term and long-term goal.
I know with Ora et Labora (Prayer and Work) plus perseverance and hardwork, I can achieve all of my dreams.
One day, as I am watching some of my favorite series, I realized that I have a lot of dreams I need to at least achieve this year.
So instead of making New Year's Resolution which I know that I can't finish or accomplish by the end of the year, I decided to list down my dreams, goal and bucket list. This include short-term and long-term goal.
I know with Ora et Labora (Prayer and Work) plus perseverance and hardwork, I can achieve all of my dreams.
- Open up a new savings account. I will be working in a few weeks now and I promised myself to at least save a 500 pesos per cut-off.
- Buy at least one Jordan shoes. As soon as I saw the White cement, Black cement and the Aj4 Breds, I am willing to give up my 1 month salary for these shoes.
- Buy myself a new phone. I am still bitter about what happened to me last month. So I need to buy one.
- Put up my own restaurant. I kinda have a bright idea on how I want my restaurant to look like. It will be a art gallery/cozy tambayan and a restaurant.It will definitely be affordable and I will make sure na babalik-balikan sya ng tao.
So basically that's it. I might not be able to do it if I will still add more. I am hoping to be able to do three of it by the end of the year. You maybe know the thing that is easiest to do there. Wish me good luck.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
IHOP: Come Hungry, Leave happy
Some of the best memories are made at the breakfast table. And for more than 50 years, millions of people have made those memories at IHOP. That's why we make it our mission to make your breakfast an experience to remember - and why it's part of everything that we do.
International House of Pancake began making breakfast memorable in 1958 when it opened its doors in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Fifteen years later, a new marketing campaign introduced the acronym "IHOP", and since then it's been the name people know as the place they can enjoy their favorite breakfast experience -- any time of the day.
For 54 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain served our world famous pancake and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages -- offering an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service.
- As of September 30, 2012, there were 1,565 IHOPs in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Island.
- Under the licensed name IHOP at HOME® consumers can also enjoy line of premium breakfast products available at leading retailers.
We the IHOP family practice our own PHILOSOPHY in attaining service excellence. We make sure that the food we serve is always FRESH, we value every centavos you spend on us. We also make sure that its TASTY, we offer different different syrups that go well on your pancakes. We also want you to feel COMFORTABLE and RELAXED, since this is a family restaurant, we want you and your family to enjoy your food every time you dine. Lastly, we want you to feel SPECIAL, as what the company lives by, best memories are made at the breakfast table especially in IHOP.
Together with the Philosophy, we also have our own VISION and Values. First, we always do the right and we are committed with high ethical standard, INTEGRITY. We expect the best from ourselves and each other, EXCELLENCE. We always find new ways to delight our guest, INNOVATION. We do what we say and we're responsible in our every action, ACCOUNTABILITY. We respect and value the diversity of others, INCLUSION. We build trust through open and honest communication, TRUST. Lastly, we make difference in every neighbor that we serve, COMMUNITY.
Since this is the first branch of IHOP here in the Philippines, we promise and guarantee you true and authentic taste of each food we are offering. Here's a sneak peak of what we have for you.
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| New York Cheesecake Pancake |
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| Philly Cheese Steak Stacker |
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| Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity ® |
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| SIMPLE AND FIT: Spinach, Mushroom and Tomato Omelette |
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| SIMPLE AND FIT: Whole Wheat French Toast Combos |
And a lot more food waiting for you.....
Getting excited now? IHOP will be opening on the first quarter of 2013. So spread the news and invite your love ones to come and dine with us. We will be happy to serve you and see you in our restaurant. See you, people!
- 913 N San Fernando Blvd
BURBANK, CA 91504-4326 - Sun-Thur 7am-10pm
Fri & Sat 7am-12am
www.ihop.com
Date a girl who travels.
This is not my idea. I was browsing my fellow blogger's blog and this one caught my attention. Since, I love travelling, I think I can somehow relate to this post.
Date a girl who travels. Date a girl who would rather save up for out of town trips than buy new shoes or clothes. She may not look like a fashion plate, but behind that tanned and freckled face from all the days out in the sun, lies a mind that can take you places and an open heart that will take you for what you are, not for what you can be.
Date a girl who travels. You'll recognize her by the backpack she always carries. She won't be carrying a dainty handbag; where will she put her travel journal, her pens, and the LED flashlight that's always attached to her bag's zipper? In a small purse, how can she bring the small coil of travel string, the wet tissues, the box of crackers, and the bottle of water she's always ready with, just in case something happens and she can't go home yet?
Yes, a girl who travels knows that anytime, anything can happen and she just have to be prepared with it. Nothing takes her by surprise; she takes everything with equanimity, knowing that such things are always a part of life. She's reliable and dependable, traits that she's learned while on the road.
You'll also recognize a girl who travels by the fact that she's always amazed at the world around her, no matter if she's in her home town or in a place that's totally new. She sees beauty all around her, not just the one features in travel guides or shown in postcards. A girl who travels has developed a deeper appreciation for life. She won't judge you, or pressure you to do things you don't want to do. She knows too much about the importance of identity and self-efficacy, and she will appreciate all he more if you won't pretend to be who you're not.
You can make mistakes with a girl who travels, and you can also be as idiosyncratic as you can be. Trust me, she has seen so much worse in her travels, and knows firsthand the vagaries of human nature.
Date a girl who travels, because when you're with her, you'll realize that even though she's napped at a temple in Angkor Wat, went boating down the Mekong Delta, ran by the streets of Saigon, or went skinny-dipping in the caves in the Philippines, she still retains that humility that is the mark of a real traveler. She knows she's humbled by the fact that the world is still a big place and she's only seen a small part of it. Seeing this in her can make you feel all right with yourself too; there's no need for you to do more to be more. What you are is enough.
When you meet a girl who travels, ask her where she's been and what she's going to do next. She will appreciate your interest, and if you're lucky, she may even invite you to join her. When she does, do. Nothing bonds people better than travelling. On your trips, you will both see each other's best and worst characteristics, and you can then decide whether she's worth fighting for.
It's easy enough to date a girl who travels. She won't want expensive gifts; you can buy her (or both of you) cheap tickets to Thailand for the weekend, and she'll be more than happy to take you to the longest wooden bridge in the country. You don't even have to go overseas; you can take her out on day trips, caving or hiking, or treat her to a full body massage.
You can also buy her the little things that she keeps forgetting to buy for herself; that carabiner that will attach her backpack to her seat so that she will feel easier about sleeping on her bus trip, or a backpack cover, a small alarm clock, a money belt, or maybe another sarong that will replace one she lost in China.
She won't mind if you get lost on your way to a date. She knows that oftentimes, the journey is more important than the destination. She will help you see the lighter side of the things. She'll walk along with you, not behind you, pointing out the interesting bits of things you'll see on the way. Before long, you'll realize that yes, the journey has been more memorable than the destination that you've planned to take her to.
Is a girl who travels worth it? Yes, she is. So when you find her, keep her. Don't lose her with your insecurities and doubts. Because when she says she loves you, she really does. After all, she's seen so many things, met so many people, if she had chosen you, better grab that opportunity and thank the Gods that you were lucky enough she's chosen you and not that bloke she met while watching the sun rise in Angkor Wat, or while whitewater rafting in the Padas George in Sabah.
If she says she loves you, she must have seen something in you, something that can always call her back from her travels, something that can anchor her to the world in the way that she wants to after a weeks and months of being on the road.
Date a girl who travels. Make her feel safe, warm and secure. Make her believe that no matter where she goes, and however long she's gone, you'll always be there for her. the one that she can call home.
Find a girl who travels. Date her, love her, and marry her, and your world will never be the same again. ♥
Aleah wrote this article in Copenhagen, Denmark during her 70-day solo backpacking trip in Europe. This was first published on her blog, SolitaryWanderer.com, where i became viral with over 30,000 shares in Facebook and Twitter. (From Mabuhay Mahazine, August 2012 issue).
Resources:
Date a girl who travels. Date a girl who would rather save up for out of town trips than buy new shoes or clothes. She may not look like a fashion plate, but behind that tanned and freckled face from all the days out in the sun, lies a mind that can take you places and an open heart that will take you for what you are, not for what you can be.
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| Boracay '11 |
Yes, a girl who travels knows that anytime, anything can happen and she just have to be prepared with it. Nothing takes her by surprise; she takes everything with equanimity, knowing that such things are always a part of life. She's reliable and dependable, traits that she's learned while on the road.
You'll also recognize a girl who travels by the fact that she's always amazed at the world around her, no matter if she's in her home town or in a place that's totally new. She sees beauty all around her, not just the one features in travel guides or shown in postcards. A girl who travels has developed a deeper appreciation for life. She won't judge you, or pressure you to do things you don't want to do. She knows too much about the importance of identity and self-efficacy, and she will appreciate all he more if you won't pretend to be who you're not.
You can make mistakes with a girl who travels, and you can also be as idiosyncratic as you can be. Trust me, she has seen so much worse in her travels, and knows firsthand the vagaries of human nature.
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| Singapore '12 |
When you meet a girl who travels, ask her where she's been and what she's going to do next. She will appreciate your interest, and if you're lucky, she may even invite you to join her. When she does, do. Nothing bonds people better than travelling. On your trips, you will both see each other's best and worst characteristics, and you can then decide whether she's worth fighting for.
It's easy enough to date a girl who travels. She won't want expensive gifts; you can buy her (or both of you) cheap tickets to Thailand for the weekend, and she'll be more than happy to take you to the longest wooden bridge in the country. You don't even have to go overseas; you can take her out on day trips, caving or hiking, or treat her to a full body massage.
You can also buy her the little things that she keeps forgetting to buy for herself; that carabiner that will attach her backpack to her seat so that she will feel easier about sleeping on her bus trip, or a backpack cover, a small alarm clock, a money belt, or maybe another sarong that will replace one she lost in China.
She won't mind if you get lost on your way to a date. She knows that oftentimes, the journey is more important than the destination. She will help you see the lighter side of the things. She'll walk along with you, not behind you, pointing out the interesting bits of things you'll see on the way. Before long, you'll realize that yes, the journey has been more memorable than the destination that you've planned to take her to.
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| Panglao Beach Resort, Bohol '12 |
Is a girl who travels worth it? Yes, she is. So when you find her, keep her. Don't lose her with your insecurities and doubts. Because when she says she loves you, she really does. After all, she's seen so many things, met so many people, if she had chosen you, better grab that opportunity and thank the Gods that you were lucky enough she's chosen you and not that bloke she met while watching the sun rise in Angkor Wat, or while whitewater rafting in the Padas George in Sabah.
If she says she loves you, she must have seen something in you, something that can always call her back from her travels, something that can anchor her to the world in the way that she wants to after a weeks and months of being on the road.
Date a girl who travels. Make her feel safe, warm and secure. Make her believe that no matter where she goes, and however long she's gone, you'll always be there for her. the one that she can call home.
Find a girl who travels. Date her, love her, and marry her, and your world will never be the same again. ♥
Aleah wrote this article in Copenhagen, Denmark during her 70-day solo backpacking trip in Europe. This was first published on her blog, SolitaryWanderer.com, where i became viral with over 30,000 shares in Facebook and Twitter. (From Mabuhay Mahazine, August 2012 issue).
Resources:
Aleah Taoclabon
SolitaryWanderer.com
Monique De Jesus
moniquedejesus.com
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