It's not that I'm unhappy, don't get me wrong. I have an awesome life. I have great friends, family... my Dad treats me like a princess. I mean, I have nothing to complain. Compared to other people, I'm one hell of a lucky girl actually. Though sometimes, I want to be someone else's princess and not just my Dad's.
It's just that there are days when I stop and wonder how nice it would be to have someone. Not just someone like a friend... I look at my friends, and I see love. I know that whatever happens, they got my back. I can count on them whenever I need them. But there are those moments that I want to share with someone and not just a friend, someone special.
Phoebe (FRIENDS) once said that Rachel was Ross' lobster. And that lobsters only have one love in their entire life. And that sometimes, you'll see old lobster couples walking holding claws. Well, the thing is... I want my lobster.♥
Alright, I'm not making sense here so I'll just stop. LOL
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Day 09 → A photo you took
Around 8 months ago, me and a few of my friends went to the Paramore Concert in SM Mall of Asia. I was with Michi, Alvee and Kikai. We were, are huge Paramore fans and we have been waiting for years for Paramore to come to the Philippines. We wouldn't have missed it for the world.
The thing was, Ticketworld, the concert's promoter only sold Bronze, Silver and Gold tickets to the public... no VIP. So my friends and I bought the best tickets, Gold for P4000 each. We were so psyched about it, we bought our tickets 3 months before the actual show. We wouldn't want to leave it to chance. We planned our day weeks ahead. Michi and I had class 'til 2:30pm so Alvee will wait for us to go to MOA, and Kikai who had class 'til 4pm will just have to come later. I already attended 2 concerts (Eraserheads and Katy Perry with Alvee) in MOA, so I knew that we had to be there early to be get to be in front of the crowd.
A few days before the concert, I found out from an orgmate that there were VIP Tickets available through connections and all. It was a pity, 'coz we already bought our tickets and my friend couldn't get us free tickets either. The day came of the concert, and as we lined up for the gates, we were surprised that the VIP and GOLD tickets had the same gate -- no division. So basically, it didn't matter whether you paid P4,000 or P10,000. As long as you get in line early, you get a good view of the stage. So yay for us!:D
HAYLEY WILLIAMS FOREVER!!!:D
It was such an awesome experience that night. When the concert was done, we were sweating like pigs after being smashed up against the rest of the crowd. But hell, we didn't care. We had so much fun that we didn't give a damn how long we had to walk just to get to Michi's Dad's car and all.
Taylor York and Hayley Williams were just a few steps away from us. From that night on, I knew that I wouldn't settle for cheap concert tickets. I now know the difference and how it would feel to be that close. If I ever go to another concert with cheap seats, I would know what I would be missing. Which only means one thing - I gotta save up more money to afford those expensive concert tickets!
You can't be too careful anymore
When all that is waiting for you
Won't come any closer
You've got to reach out a little more
The thing was, Ticketworld, the concert's promoter only sold Bronze, Silver and Gold tickets to the public... no VIP. So my friends and I bought the best tickets, Gold for P4000 each. We were so psyched about it, we bought our tickets 3 months before the actual show. We wouldn't want to leave it to chance. We planned our day weeks ahead. Michi and I had class 'til 2:30pm so Alvee will wait for us to go to MOA, and Kikai who had class 'til 4pm will just have to come later. I already attended 2 concerts (Eraserheads and Katy Perry with Alvee) in MOA, so I knew that we had to be there early to be get to be in front of the crowd.
A few days before the concert, I found out from an orgmate that there were VIP Tickets available through connections and all. It was a pity, 'coz we already bought our tickets and my friend couldn't get us free tickets either. The day came of the concert, and as we lined up for the gates, we were surprised that the VIP and GOLD tickets had the same gate -- no division. So basically, it didn't matter whether you paid P4,000 or P10,000. As long as you get in line early, you get a good view of the stage. So yay for us!:D
HAYLEY WILLIAMS FOREVER!!!:D
It was such an awesome experience that night. When the concert was done, we were sweating like pigs after being smashed up against the rest of the crowd. But hell, we didn't care. We had so much fun that we didn't give a damn how long we had to walk just to get to Michi's Dad's car and all.
Taylor York and Hayley Williams were just a few steps away from us. From that night on, I knew that I wouldn't settle for cheap concert tickets. I now know the difference and how it would feel to be that close. If I ever go to another concert with cheap seats, I would know what I would be missing. Which only means one thing - I gotta save up more money to afford those expensive concert tickets!
You can't be too careful anymore
When all that is waiting for you
Won't come any closer
You've got to reach out a little more
Friday, October 29, 2010
Day 08 → A photo that makes you angry/sad
As All Souls Day comes near, we remember the ones we lost over the years. It's one of those days that even though we try to so hard to forget the past and move on, we can't help but feel all those things we try to escape from on that day.
It has been more than a year since my cousin Grace lost her battle to Cancer. She was almost 19 when she passed away. We were like sisters - me, Grace and her sister Analyn. We were the "bunsos" of the family. Analyn was born 1988, I was born 1989 and then Grace 1990. We girls used to have the same clothes. Every Christmas time our families would go Christmas shopping and our moms would buy us matching somethings, like Minnie Mouse shirts or sandals, or whatever was in that year. We were inseparable, us three.
last family outing with Grace (the one at the back, on a wheelchair)
This picture was taken May 24, 2009, two weeks before she died. Our family used to go swimming every New Year and during the summer when we were young. As we grew up, our lives moved on and we never got to do that again. And then that summer, Grace said she wanted to go swimming and so we went.:) It was as if we were kids again, plus the booz. LOLThat was our last picture with Grace before she passed.
It has been more than a year since my cousin Grace lost her battle to Cancer. She was almost 19 when she passed away. We were like sisters - me, Grace and her sister Analyn. We were the "bunsos" of the family. Analyn was born 1988, I was born 1989 and then Grace 1990. We girls used to have the same clothes. Every Christmas time our families would go Christmas shopping and our moms would buy us matching somethings, like Minnie Mouse shirts or sandals, or whatever was in that year. We were inseparable, us three.
last family outing with Grace (the one at the back, on a wheelchair)
This picture was taken May 24, 2009, two weeks before she died. Our family used to go swimming every New Year and during the summer when we were young. As we grew up, our lives moved on and we never got to do that again. And then that summer, Grace said she wanted to go swimming and so we went.:) It was as if we were kids again, plus the booz. LOLThat was our last picture with Grace before she passed.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Day 07 → A photo that makes you happy
There is one thing I guess that you have to know about me. Friends are everything to me. Maybe it's a pathological thing of mine that I'm afraid to be alone. That's why I do everything to keep my friends around. I don't know, it's just that when I get close to someone, it's gonna be very hard for me to let go of them...not in a bad way. It's just that true friends are hard to find and I try my best to keep them at arms reach. :)
Even I can't explain it. I even chose my friends over a guy before. Hahaha Turned out to be the right decision. And since then, I don't know. At some point, a thought came up to me that the reason why I've been single for so long is that I surround myself with my friends too much that I fail to see other things or intentions of guys around me. Does that make sense? But then, who cares? I'm happy!
Even I can't explain it. I even chose my friends over a guy before. Hahaha Turned out to be the right decision. And since then, I don't know. At some point, a thought came up to me that the reason why I've been single for so long is that I surround myself with my friends too much that I fail to see other things or intentions of guys around me. Does that make sense? But then, who cares? I'm happy!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Day 06 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Today is closet cleaning day. This morning, our Yaya told me to clean up my closet and select clothes that I don't wear anymore to give away... Apparently she got fed up with my overflowing clothes that no longer fit in my 2 huge cabinets. Haha I usually do this every 1 or 2 years, 'coz I gain and gain weight as time passes so I really have to get rid of them. LOLz. Although I still keep some of them *dreaming* that one day, they'll all fit me again... just like my little black dress I bought 2 1/2 years ago.
Take note: these clothes don't include the ones I have back in my boarding house in UP... so all in all, I have twice more clothes.XD
After 3 hours of afternoon heat and labor, I finally finished selecting and sorting my clothes. I was mortified how much clothes I don't get to wear anymore. Even more mortified when I saw clothes I don't even remember buying. Hahaha And OMG I have what-were-you-thinking kind of clothes.. I was like, what in the world was I thinking, spending money on that crap! As in... UGH Hahaha
But I also noticed that like 80% of the clothes I don't wear anymore are the ones my Mom bought without me... as in without consulting me first. I keep on telling her not to buy my clothes without me unlesss she's super sure I'd like them. Just 2 weeks ago she bought another top I'm not sure about yet. Haha I still gotta try it out before judgment. Haha
Take note: these clothes don't include the ones I have back in my boarding house in UP... so all in all, I have twice more clothes.XD
After 3 hours of afternoon heat and labor, I finally finished selecting and sorting my clothes. I was mortified how much clothes I don't get to wear anymore. Even more mortified when I saw clothes I don't even remember buying. Hahaha And OMG I have what-were-you-thinking kind of clothes.. I was like, what in the world was I thinking, spending money on that crap! As in... UGH Hahaha
But I also noticed that like 80% of the clothes I don't wear anymore are the ones my Mom bought without me... as in without consulting me first. I keep on telling her not to buy my clothes without me unlesss she's super sure I'd like them. Just 2 weeks ago she bought another top I'm not sure about yet. Haha I still gotta try it out before judgment. Haha
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Day 05 → Your favorite quote
Before you get started, I'd like to clear things up. This is nothing romantic. I found this a couple of months ago(?) on tumblr and posted it on my plurk account. It's not that I'm depressed or what. It's just that when I saw this, a bunch of stuff and people came up to me all of a sudden. I don't know how to explain it, but that's that. Maybe my old posts in my old blog can explain some of it, but hell...
Monday, October 25, 2010
Day 04 → Your favorite book
Oh God, this is like the toughest question anyone can ever ask me. With all the books that I've read, and some mine, some borrowed, some of them I don't remember reading anymore, I can't take a pick of just one book. It's like asking a kid what his favorite candy is... it's that hard. I don't think there are words to express how I love books and reading. I once spent half of my paycheck on books. See the proof
My books so far..
Many people may not agree with me, but books are treasures. I've always wanted to have my own library that houses all the books I've read and love. My parents never indulged this hobby/love of mine, saying that my reading gets in the way of school... which is most of the time true, 'coz whenever I start reading a book and get into it, I don't stop 'til I finish it.
One example of that is The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I don't know if it's my favorite book, it's definitely in my list. My bestfriend Mariel recommended it to me, to us barkada upon coming across it in Fully Booked a couple of years back. So the book went around us, each getting her chance to read it. I think I was the last one to get it among us, and I remember that was the day before my Physics exam. I wasn't supposed to finish it that night, given that I needed to allot time to study for my exam. But then, books always trumps school. The writing was so good I ended up staying up all night reading the book in one sitting. I remember crying my eyes out as the sun came up, with just a couple of hours before my exam.
I loved it so much I bought my own copy
The book introduced me to one of my most loved characters, Henry. He is my fictional knight-in-shining-armor. He's the love of my fictional life. He's no dazzling vampire nor rough werewolf. He's a time traveling librarian who loves to read. People may say that it's just a typical love story, but it really is not. There's so much more to it than that. I've only read his book once, if not twice and I don't think I can ever read it again without frying my tear ducts just like the first time.
P.S.
I don't consider e-books as books. I've never been a fan of them. I prefer the old-school flipping of pages as you read.
My books so far..
Many people may not agree with me, but books are treasures. I've always wanted to have my own library that houses all the books I've read and love. My parents never indulged this hobby/love of mine, saying that my reading gets in the way of school... which is most of the time true, 'coz whenever I start reading a book and get into it, I don't stop 'til I finish it.
One example of that is The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I don't know if it's my favorite book, it's definitely in my list. My bestfriend Mariel recommended it to me, to us barkada upon coming across it in Fully Booked a couple of years back. So the book went around us, each getting her chance to read it. I think I was the last one to get it among us, and I remember that was the day before my Physics exam. I wasn't supposed to finish it that night, given that I needed to allot time to study for my exam. But then, books always trumps school. The writing was so good I ended up staying up all night reading the book in one sitting. I remember crying my eyes out as the sun came up, with just a couple of hours before my exam.
I loved it so much I bought my own copy
The book introduced me to one of my most loved characters, Henry. He is my fictional knight-in-shining-armor. He's the love of my fictional life. He's no dazzling vampire nor rough werewolf. He's a time traveling librarian who loves to read. People may say that it's just a typical love story, but it really is not. There's so much more to it than that. I've only read his book once, if not twice and I don't think I can ever read it again without frying my tear ducts just like the first time.
P.S.
I don't consider e-books as books. I've never been a fan of them. I prefer the old-school flipping of pages as you read.
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